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Wildlife at Hafren Forest Hafren
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Llanidloes is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SN857869
 The Forest takes its name from Afon Hafren (River Severn) which rises in a deep, blanket-peat bog, 800m outside its boundary, high above, on the slopes of Pumlumon. Almost immediately it begins its long journey to the Bristol Channel, passing first through woodlands of pine and spruce.
It is possible to walk to the Source of the Severn from Hafren Forest. The Severn Way, Britain's longest riverside walk, begins at the Source. The attractive nearby market town of Llanidloes acts as a base for Hafren Forest, Llyn Clywedog and many other visitor attractions. The Tourist Information Centre (01686 412605, email llantic@powys.gov.uk)is open all year round but closed on Sundays in winter.
Birds: Many kinds of small birds can be seen along the streams such as Pied Wagtails,Jays, Dippers Crossbills, thrushes and many other passerines.
Ravens are frequently seen in the skies demonstrating their acrobatic abilities by performing their mirror displays during the breeding months.
The area provides some excellent scenery where Buzzards and other Raptors can regularly be seen gliding in the warm thermals, created by the hills and valleys.
Hafren is also the home of three species of owls,
Long Eared Owl, Tawny Owl and the Barn Owl, which are very elusive and rarely seen in daylight.
How to get there:
From Llanidloes town centre face the Market Hall from Great Oak Street and take Short Bridge Street directly opposite. Follow the narrow road to Old Hall. The Rhydybenwch picnic site is 6 miles west of Llanidloes. It can also be reached from the northern end of Llyn Clywedog on minor roads.
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