Things to do in Newtown, Rhondda

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Newtown, Rhondda.

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Pwll Waun Cynon – Mountain Ash | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Pwll Waun Cynon – Mountain Ash | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
The site has a selection of habitats including a large pond, marsh, flood meadow, acidic Oak and Ash woodland and scrub.
Taf Fechan – Merthyr Tydfil | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Taf Fechan – Merthyr Tydfil | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Ancient broadleaved woodlands, calcareous grasslands, river, and cliffs. Part of the Cwm Taff Fechan Woodlands SSSI, and a Local Nature Reserve.
Darren Fawr | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Darren Fawr | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Darren Fawr is the largest and most spectacular of the Trust’s reserves. It consists of a steep hill-side, covered with loose, grey limestone scree, cliffs and an undulating hill-top with good views of the surrounding landscape.
Y Gweira | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Y Gweira | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Marshy grassland and lowland wet heathland. The site is part of the Llantrisant Common and Pastures SSSI. The site is covered by a Tree Preservation Order.
Silent Valley | Gwent Wildlife Trust
Silent Valley | Gwent Wildlife Trust
An ancient woodland sanctuary amidst the industrial past of the South Wales Valleys. With far-reaching views across the Ebbw Valley, it is a great place to visit throughout the year.
Llyn Fach, Rhigos Road, Neath Port Talbot | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Llyn Fach, Rhigos Road, Neath Port Talbot | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
The nature reserve features a large nutrient-poor glacial lake, overlooked by dramatic north-east facing cliffs and scree, dotted with rowan trees. The damp and shady outcrops, ledges and crevices provide undisturbed habitat for montane species such as Wilson’s Filmy Fern and Fir Clubmoss, and other interesting species such as Cowberry and Beech Fern.Part of the Craig y Llyn SSSI. Also includes part of the Cwm Gwrelych and Nant Llyn Fach Streams SSSI.
Coed y Bedw – Pentyrch | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Coed y Bedw – Pentyrch | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Ancient broadleaved woodland, which is located across the boundary between acidic and calcareous soils.
Central Valley | Gwent Wildlife Trust
Central Valley | Gwent Wildlife Trust
Once the largest steelworks in Europe, nature is returning to transform this site into an urban oasis full of wildflowers, birds and insects.

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