Wildlife reserves · North Wales
Spinnies Nature Reserve
Spinnies Nature Reserve — nature reserve at Aberogwen, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor · 3.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Spinnies Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve at Aberogwen, Wales". Coordinates: 53.2275°, -4.0785°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Spinnies Aberogwen is a nature reserve located near Bangor, in Gwynedd, Wales. The reserve is managed by the North Wales Wildlife Trust. The reserve encompasses a unique mixture of saltwater and freshwater habitats where the River Ogwen meets Conwy Bay, creating an important ecological transition zone. It provides critical refuge for migratory birds and serves as an educational resource for local schools and universities. Traeth Lafan is adjacent and designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), as an example of coastal mudflats.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2275, -4.0785
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanllechid
- Postcode
- LL57 3YH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor — 3.8 km
- Opening
- | website = {{url|https://www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/llyn-celanedd-spinnies-aberogwen-nature-reserve|Spinnies Aberogwen}}
- Official site
- www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q13128811 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Spinnies, Aberogwen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spinnies Nature Reserve?
- Spinnies Nature Reserve is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL57 3YH), in the parish of Llanllechid.
- Who owns Spinnies Nature Reserve?
- Spinnies Nature Reserve is owned by North Wales Wildlife Trust.
- How do I get to Spinnies Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL57 3YH.
- Are dogs allowed at Spinnies Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.