Ty Canol Nature ReserveNature ReserveThe Ty Canol National Nature Reserve to the east of Newport in Pembrokeshire includes both woodland and boulder-strewn heathland with rock outcrops; one of its outstanding features is the richness of the lichen flora growing on the trees and rocks. Pentre Ifan is famous for its cromlech, one of the best examples of its kind in Wales; the ancient woodland nearby which is Ty Canol represents the type of forest that surrounded it when that tomb was built.
The management of the Reserve aims to maintain the ancient woodland and the lichen populations. This management includes the use of sheep, cattle and ponies to graze both heathland and woodland; grazing controls the growth of ground vegetation which might otherwise shade the boulders and lower trunks of trees where some of the important lichens are found.
Apart from the Pentre Ifan cromlech, there are numerous archaeological sites in the area, including an iron age fort within the Reserve. These and the nature of the ancient woodland contribute to an atmosphere of great antiquity and a long association with man. NewportPembrokeshireSA41 3TZUnited Kingdom51.996841700000-4.770666000000http://www.showmewales.co.uk/?dms=3&pid=
Ty Canol Nature Reserve
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Ty Canol Nature Reserve
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The Ty Canol National Nature Reserve to the east of Newport in Pembrokeshire includes both woodland and boulder-strewn heathland with rock outcrops; one of its outstanding features is the richness of the lichen flora growing on the trees and rocks. Pentre Ifan is famous for its cromlech, one of the best examples of its kind in Wales; the ancient woodland nearby which is Ty Canol represents the type of forest that surrounded it when that tomb was built.
The management of the Reserve aims to maintain the ancient woodland and the lichen populations. This management includes the use of sheep, cattle and ponies to graze both heathland and woodland; grazing controls the growth of ground vegetation which might otherwise shade the boulders and lower trunks of trees where some of the important lichens are found.
Apart from the Pentre Ifan cromlech, there are numerous archaeological sites in the area, including an iron age fort within the Reserve. These and the nature of the ancient woodland contribute to an atmosphere of great antiquity and a long association with man.
Map reference: SN 098367 Lat: 51.99684 Long: -4.77067
For the main access point, a car park at the beginning of the track to Pentre Ifan farm, travel from Newport on the A487 and turn right at the Nevern crossroads, taking the minor road to Sychpant Cross. Turn left here and after 0.75 mile, turn right into a small Pembrokeshire Coast National Park car park.
Accessible by Public Transport: 12 miles from Fishguard & Goodwick station
Ty Canol Nature Reserve
Ty Canol Nature Reserve
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