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Pembrey Nature Reserve
 

Pembrey is one of Britian's sand dune forests, woodlands that are unusual and have become objects of great interest to naturalists. The forest is classified as a Nature Reserve and covers 1000 hectares. It is home to many rare botanical species, 35 species of butterfly, many migrant songbirds as well as birds of prey which include sparrowhawk and goshawk Pembrey forest also forms part of a Special Site of Scientific Interest.

How to get there:

Pembrey Nature Reserve is part of Pembrey Forest. Pembrey is the nearest town or village.

Follow the signs for Pembrey Country Park from the A484 road on the Kidwelly side of Pembrey, near Burry Port. There is a small Forestry Commission car park with a Forest Nature Reserve sign just before the entrance to the Country Park. Alternatively, continue through the Country Park to the Visitor Centre car park. There is a charge at the Park entrance (Ticket machine).

OS Grid Reference: SN413006

Start your visit from:

Pembrey Country Park
Pembrey Nature Reserve Car Park

Other places to go in Pembrey Forest

GOSHAWK

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingHorse RidingWildlife ActivitiesPicnicCycling

Contact:

Tim Harland
Area Manager
0845 6040845
e-mail: tim.harland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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