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The Great Britain Guide

Wildlife reserves · Mid Wales

Dyfi Osprey Project

In or near Machynlleth.

Free admission

Dyfi Osprey Project in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Osprey's nest, Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 4619714

Robin Drayton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Dovey Junction · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Dyfi Osprey Project is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Dyfi Osprey Project is a conservation project at the Cors Dyfi nature reserve near Derwenlas, in the county of Powys, Wales, under the management of the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Description

On 18 April 2014, Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust opened a brand new, three floor £1.4m observatory on the Cors Dyfi Reserve. From the upper viewing level, 10 m (33 ft) above the bog below, the building provides a full 360 degree panoramic view of the Cors Dyfi Reserve and Dyfi Valley with the Plynlimon Mountains and Snowdonia National Park beyond, enhancing the visitor experience to the full range of flora and fauna on the reserve. The two main sources of funding for the Observatory were The Heritage Lottery Fund and European Regional Development Fund Communities and Nature project. In-kind volunteering support and a grant from the Countryside Council for Wales also contributed to its…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
52.5687, -3.9180
District
Powys
Parish
Cadfarch
Postcode
SY20 8PZ
Parliamentary constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
Nearest railway station
Dovey Junction0.6 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Dyfi Osprey Project

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dyfi Osprey Project?
Dyfi Osprey Project is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY20 8PZ), in the parish of Cadfarch.
What is Dyfi Osprey Project?
Dyfi Osprey Project in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Dyfi Osprey Project?
The nearest railway station is Dovey Junction, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY20 8PZ.
Is Dyfi Osprey Project free to visit?
Yes, Dyfi Osprey Project is free to enter.
How do I get to Dyfi Osprey Project?
The nearest railway station is Dovey Junction, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY20 8PZ.
Are dogs allowed at Dyfi Osprey Project?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.