Cwm Clydach is a nature reserve on the outskirts of
Clydach, Swansea, Wales. It is run by the
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
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RSPB
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).
It is
ancient broadleaved woodland and is home to breeding
pied flycatchers,
redstart
{{Hatnote, For the ship, see USS Redstart (AM-378)
Redstart is a name used for a number of songbird
A songbird is a bird belonging to the suborder Passeri of the perching birds (Passeriformes). Another name that is sometimes seen as the sci ...
s,
dippers
Dippers are members of the genus ''Cinclus'' in the bird family Cinclidae, so-called because of their bobbing or dipping movements. They are unique among passerines for their ability to dive and swim underwater.
Taxonomy
The genus ''Cinclus'' ...
and
buzzards
Buzzard is the common name of several species of birds of prey.
''Buteo'' species
* Archer's buzzard (''Buteo archeri'')
* Augur buzzard (''Buteo augur'')
* Broad-winged hawk (''Buteo platypterus'')
* Common buzzard (''Buteo buteo'')
* Eastern ...
. The
Lower Clydach River flows through the centre of the reserve.
Walks & Trails
Public paths and trails are open from dawn to dusk. There are two main trails which begin at the main car park. The shortest, known as the Nixon trail is a 2.2 km circular walk which is suitable for
pushchairs. The 4.7 km Trussler trail is rugged in parts. Both trails connect with longer distance footpaths leading off the reserve.
External links
Cwm Clydach RSPB website
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Nature reserves in Swansea
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds reserves in Wales