Gwaith Powdwr | Reserves and species

A fantastic example of a place where wildlife can thrive in a post-industrial setting. Gwaith Powdwr was once the biggest explosives works in Europe. It was donated to the North Wales Wildlife Trust by ICI in 1998 and is now managed as a nature reserve. The reserve offers fabulous views of Snowdonia and the Dwyryd Estuary, and the many paths throughout the site offer excellent access.

Reserve details

Trust:

North Wales Wildlife Trust

Trust Website:

http://www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk

Size:

24.50

Short Description:

Decommissioned explosives works, now with a new lease of life as a nature reserve

Smartphone Description:

Gwaith Powdwr was an explosive works from 1865 to 1995. It has been managed as a nature reserve. It exhibits a range of habitats including woodland, scrub, heathland and open water and supports a wide range of species, including nightjar, barn owl and pied flycatcher

Location

Address:

Between Penrhyndeudraeth and the Harlech toll-bridge, through Cookes Industrial Estate.

Town:

Penrhyndeudraeth

County:

Gwynedd

Postcode:

LL48 6LY

Grid ref:

SH 621 389

Facilities

Visitor centre:

Shop:

No shop

Picnic Area:

Opening hours:

Open at all times

Toilets:

No toilets

Disabled toilet:

No disabled toilet

Baby changing facilities:

No baby changing facilities

Dogs:

Dogs must be on lead

Access:

Yes

Parking:

Yes

Parking info:

Park in industrial park outside reserve entrance

Walking information:

Tarmac paths through most of site. Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Some steep and rough sections of path over heathland.

Grazing animals:

yes

Contact details

Reserve manager:

North Wales Wildlife Trust

Reserve phone number:

07764 897414

Reserve email address:

nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org

Photos

Photo:

Species:

Lesser Horseshoe Bat

Nightjar

Pied Flycatcher

Adder

Admission

Admission fee?:

Admission amount:

Location type:

Wildlife or nature reserve