Wildlife at Black Covert

Ceredigion
Wales
Trawsgoed and Aberystwyth are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: SN667730
GREY WAGTAIL TENDING IT'S YOUNG AT NESTThe Ystwyth Valley woodlands are a mixture of broadleaf and conifer mixes which gives the valley a varied appearance throughout the seasons. The river itself is designated as an important mobile river shingle habitat, one of only a few in Europe. The forests are host to all sorts of wildlife, with the best places to visit either high on the tops or on the river bed itself.

Mammals: We have information about Badger

Birds: We have information about Red kite

How to get there:
Located off the B4340 from Aberystwyth to Trawsgoed. Black Covert Picnic Site is 1 kilometre south of Abermagwr. Turn right over the bridge (signed Llanilar B4575) then turn immediately left and left again into the car park.
This wood is also accessible by bus from Aberystwyth and Tregaron. For timetables and service providers please see Traveline website.

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Black Covert Picnic Site

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