Wildlife reserves · Mid Wales
The Parks
In or near Pontrilas.
The Parks in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Parks is a nature reserve in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Parks is a wildlife reserve located in Mid Wales. It offers a habitat for various species and promotes biodiversity within the region. The reserve is recognised for its natural beauty and ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9620, -2.9215
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Dulas
- Postcode
- HR2 0HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q108047138 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Parks?
- The Parks is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 0HL), in the parish of Dulas.
- What is The Parks?
- The Parks in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Parks?
- Drivers can use postcode HR2 0HL.
- Who owns The Parks?
- The Parks is owned by Herefordshire Nature Trust.
- Is The Parks a protected site?
- Yes — The Parks is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Parks free to visit?
- Yes, The Parks is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Parks?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 0HL. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at The Parks?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.