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Pembrey Forest

About Pembrey Forest

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 Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How to get there:

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.

OS Grid Reference: SN 413 006
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Places to go in Pembrey Forest

Pembrey Nature Reserve
Penybedd

Other places to go in this area

WETLAND AREA PEMBREY FOREST

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingHorse RidingWildlife ActivitiesPicnicCyclingBarbecue
horse riding Permit only. Permits available through Forestry Commission Wales. Horse riding and access also available through Equestrian Centre in Pembrey Country Park.

Contact

Jon Price

0300 068 0300
e-mail: jonathan.price@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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