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Bryn Pydew

Limestone pavement, woodland and grassland with fine views of Penrhyn Bay

Bryn Pydew is one of the best sites in Wales to see plants of limestone pavement and grassland. Its thin soils and rocky outcrops make it unsuitable for agricultural improvement. The site has a variety of limestone loving plants

Species and habitats

Habitats
Grassland, Woodland

Nearby nature reserves

Rhiwledyn
2 miles - North Wales Wildlife Trust
Gogarth
9 miles - North Wales Wildlife Trust
Cors Bodgynydd
13 miles - North Wales Wildlife Trust

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Reserve information

Location
2 miles west of Colwyn Bay, on the lane between the village of Pydew and Llangwstenin Hall
Penrhyn Bay
Conwy
LL31 9JT
Map reference
SH 818 798
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Public transport
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Opening Times
Open at all times
Size
4.86 hectares
Walking information
Paths through woodland, steep in places
Parking
Car parking alongside the lane
Dogs
Dogs must be on lead
Grazing animals
no
Reserve manager
North Wales Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01248 351541
nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org