Wildlife reserves · Mid Wales
Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth
In or near Llanilar.
Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth — nature reserve near Aberystwyth, 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
- Llanbadarn · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tan-y-Bwlch in Aberystwyth, the nearest railway station is Llanbadarn, located 1.9 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free, and it is accessible for visitors. You can use the postcode SY23 4PZ for sat-nav directions.
About
Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve near Aberystwyth, Wales". Coordinates: 52.3942°, -4.0824°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Tan-y-Bwlch (Welsh for 'Under the pass / gap') is a beach near Aberystwyth, Wales, forming part of the Pen Dinas and Tan-y-Bwlch Local Nature Reserve (LNR), the majority of which is located in the village of Penparcau. The area was designated in 1999 following a public meeting which attracted more than 100 local people. The 100-acre (0.40 km2) site contains the Bronze Age burial mound and Iron Age Hillfort named Pen Dinas. The site is managed by Ceredigion County Council and is publicly owned, it is the largest Local nature reserve in the Dyfi Biosphere. The Wales Coastal Path runs along the top of the shingle beach. The beach is sometimes referred to as Penparcau Beach by locals in the area, the name is used on some mapping services.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3942, -4.0824
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Llanfarian
- Postcode
- SY23 4PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Llanbadarn — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7682006 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Afon Ystwyth - geograph.org.uk - 847832.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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UNESCO World Heritage · 1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth?
- Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 4PZ), in the parish of Llanfarian.
- What is Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth?
- Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth — nature reserve near Aberystwyth, Wales.
- How do I get to Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth?
- The nearest railway station is Llanbadarn, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 4PZ.
- Is Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth free to visit?
- Yes, Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth?
- The nearest railway station is Llanbadarn, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 4PZ.
- Are dogs allowed at Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.