Cwm Clydach is a nature reserve on the outskirts of Clydach, Swansea,

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. It is run by the

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( RSPB). It is ancient broadleaved woodland and is home to breeding pied flycatchers,

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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

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. 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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