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Big Pool Wood Reed WarblerDominated by common reed, this reserve is an important habitat for breeding reed warblers. Surrounding the pool is wet woodland predominantly of alder and contains several locally rare plants including giant bellflower. From the path, first walk into Presthaven Sands Holiday Park, and then towards the Bridlewood Riding Centre and Shop, Big Pool Wood is just behind the riding centre.

Rhiwledyn FulmarWith spectacular views, Rhiwledyn reserve forms part of the Little Orme SSSI. Look out for limestone grassland and its associated flowers such as quaking grass, dropwort and carline thistle. Birds such as fulmar can be seen regularly, and the reserve is rich with butterflies in the right weather conditions.

Gogarth ButterfliesThe path itself follows the boundary of the reserve, along Marine Drive on the Great Orme. Although not suitable for walking through, look down over the reserve from the path. Gogarth is a reserve dominated by limestone grassland and best seen in late spring/ summer. Gogarth is particularly rich in silver studded blue butterflies in late spring.

Aberogwen, Spinnies KingfisherThis popular reserve is primarily a lagoon set amid a small woodland, providing shelter for many species of wader and wildfowl. It is adjacentto Afon Ogwen estuary and the extensive mudflats of the internationally important Traeth Lafan. Over 185 species of bird have been seen in andaround the reserve.

Nantporth WhitebeamLying alongside the Menai Strait, Nantporth is an example of coastal ash woodland; which is rare outside of Scotland. The reserve includes the shingle shoreline, two old limestone quarries and areas of calcareous grassland.

Mariandyrys StonechatThe path skirts around this nature reserve, making a slight detour well worth it. Mariandyrys is a limestone outcrop supporting herb-rich grassland, heathland and gorse scrub which in turn supports a wide range of wildlife, including orchids, purple saw-wort and stonechat.

Cemlyn TernsUndoubtedly one of the best coastal reserves Cemlyn is a lagoon cut off from the sea by a curved shingle ridge. The ridge itself supports a range of specialist maritime plants whilst islands in the lagoon provide summer nesting areas for a large colony of sandwich, common and Arctic terns best seen in the summer.

Porth Diana Rock-roseA short detour from the coastal path at Ravenpoint Road takes you to this small reserve that overlooks the scenic Trearddur Bay, this reserve is home to the county flower of Anglesey, the dainty spotted rock-rose.

Morfa Bychan and Greenacres Sharp rushThis reserve offers the chance to see rare maritime plants in a dynamic sand dune system. Separated by Greenacres Caravan Park, these reserves can be reached via a detour over the sand dunes at either Black Rock Sands or Ynys Cyngar.

Traeth Glaslyn WigeonTraeth Glaslyn is an important estuarine site for wetland birds, with habitats that range from mudflats, marshes and wet grassland to alder carr. There is a viewing hide just off the path at the eastern end of the Cob near Rebecca Toll.

Gwaith Powdwr NightjarA slight detour from the path takes you to this reserve, which is worth a visit. Gwaith Powdwr is the former site of the Cooke’s/ICI explosives works and an example of how wildlife can thrive in a post-industrial setting. This wildlife haven is home to bats, nightjars, polecat and emperor dragonfly.

Montgomeryshire WildlifeTrust Reserves For more information on this reserve, please visit www.montwt.co.uk/nature_reserves

Cors Dyfi OspreyHome to ospreys, otters, bog myrtle, dormice, readbeds, warblers and so much more. From March to September, see ospreys rear their young with HD cameras on the nest relaying to monitors in the visitor centre and hide.

Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales ReservesFor more information on these reserves, please visit www.welshwildlife.org

Penderi Cliffs ChoughStretching along the sea cliff, the hanging oak woodland in this reserve is home to some stunted but very old oak trees. It is a great place to spot chough and other coastal birds such as cormorant.

Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (Visitor Centre) Bottlenose DolphinThis popular New Quay visitor centre runs in conjunction with Dolphin Survey Boat Trips to collect data on the bottlenose dolphins of Cardigan Bay and other marine mammals that are regularly spotted, such as harbour porpoise and Atlantic grey seals, and more unusual species such as basking sharks and sunfish. The visitor centre is open throughout the summer season.

Cardigan Island SealsAlthough there is no public access to Cardigan Island, the coast path offers great views onto this Wildlife Trust reserve. The Island is a key breeding site for grey seal and hosts breeding colonies of gulls, razorbill, guillemot and many other seabirds.

Cemaes Head PorpoiseThe coast path traverses this coastal headland that looks across the Teifi Estuary towards Cardigan Island. As well as being a good seabird site, Cemaes Head is a great place to watch for the bottlenose dolphins and porpoises in Cardigan Bay.

Goodwick Moor Reed warblerJust across the road from the coastal path, this reserve has a circular path and boardwalk. The site is a large reedbed with elements of flood plain mire and wet woodland, supporting breeding birds such as reed and sedge warblers.

Lockley Lodge (Visitor Centre)Acting as the ticket sales point for day trips to Skomer, Lockley Lodge also includes a shop, remote camera access to Skomer, local wildlife information and much more.

Skomer Island PuffinSkomer Island is the most important seabird site in southern Britain. Although not formally part of the coastal path it can be visited every day (excluding Mondays) during the summer season. Home to manx shearwater, puffin, guillemot, kittiwake, razorbill, fulmar and much more, this is one of the Wildlife Trusts flagship nature reserves.

Skokholm Island Manx shearwaterSkokholm, sister island to Skomer, lies further out to sea. Together the two islands make up the highest concentration of manx shearwaters known in the world, with an estimated 45,000 pairs on Skokholm. Visits by pre-arrangement only.

Deborah’s Hole RavensThis nature reserve is named after a small inaccessible cave where Stone Age tools have been excavated. The topography of the site has created varying vegetation from limestone grassland to heath, supporting nesting fulmar and raven.

Long Hole Cliff StonechatCliff top gorse and heather habitats create a haven for small birds, whilst the slopes, cliffs and scree are home to limestone grassland. The star like flowering spring squill make a special display early in the year.

Overton Mere Wild plantsThis nature reserve is home to the rare silky wave moth which makes its home in the gorse scrub. It is also a great place to spot lime-loving plants such as common rock-rose, milkwort, eyebright and thyme.

Overton Cliff OystercatcherThe site offers great views over the Bristol Channel, and is home to coastal birds such as oystercatcher and butterflies such as grayling. Much of Overton Cliff is currently covered by heather and gorse, together with hawthorn, blackthorn and juniper.

Port Eynon Point GannetA great place to see coastal summer flowers such as sea campion, spring squill, thrift and wild clary. This is also a great nature reserve for sea watching, and patient birders will be rewarded with views of divers in the winter, and in the late summer, manx shearwater, gannet and common scoter.

Sedger’s Bank Rock poolsThis nature reserve comprises rocky foreshore, beach, and relict sand dune grassland adjacent to Port Eynon Point. Seals haul out here amongst the limestone rocks covered with barnacles, whelks, mussels and beadlet anemones.

Redley Cliff YellowhammerCaswell Cliff Fort, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, sits at the summit of this coastal limestone headland, with ditches and banks still visible. Much of the reserve is woodland and scrub and it supports many small birds such as stonechat and yellowhammer.

Cwm Colhuw Peregrine1km southwest of Llantwit Major, this nature reserve includes coastal calcareous grassland and ash woodland. The site is a great place to spot kestrel and peregrine, and the nationally scarce wild cabbage grows here.

Lavernock Point OrchidsEasily accessed from Cardiff and Barry, this beautiful nature reserve is a diverse mixture of coastal habitats lying on Jurassic limestone. The meadows are rich in wildflowers including several orchids, such as early purple, bee and spotted orchids and twayblade.

Gwent Wildlife Trust ReservesFor more information on these reserves, please visit www.gwentwildlife.org/reserves

Peterstone Wentlooge Marshes DunlinThis coastal reserve offers excellent views of the tidal mudflats and saltmarsh, making it a good site for bird watching. The area is important during the spring and autumn migration of waders, whilst offering a sanctuary for large numbers of birds in the winter.

Solutia Meadows OtterThis species-rich grazing marsh supports birds such as reed bunting and sedge warbler, as well as otters, rare plants and the endangered shrill carder bee. Although not adjacent to the Severn Estuary, the coastal path passes through the reserve after a short inland detour through Newport.

Magor Marsh (Visitor Centre) KingfisherFrom a fleeting glimpse of a kingfisher, to the sight of colourful dragonflies darting over the reens, this natural area of fenland is an inspiring place to visit. Walk inland towards the village of Magor, head north on the tracks at Magor Pill, then continue north for 1km along the Whitewall road until you reach the reserve on your left hand side.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this publication was correct at the time of printing (May 2012). Wildlife Trusts Wales accept no liability for any accidents when using this publication. Persons using the walks do so at their own risk.

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Officially launched in 2012, the Wales Coast Path is one of the great long distance walks on the planet. Whether you’re enjoying a section of the path or walking its entirety, we’re sure you will be struck by the richness of the wildlife that can be encountered along the way. This map provides a guide to Wildlife Trusts Reserves that can be found along the path to help you see the best of Welsh wildlife along the way. At 870 miles long, the path passes through a range of diverse habitats, and provides a vantage point to spot many interesting species, from rare birds and beautiful butterflies to playful seals or passing porpoises.

Living SeasLiving Seas is the Wildlife Trusts vision for the future of Welsh seas, where marine wildlife thrives from the coastal shallows to the depths of the Irish Sea. The sea around Wales is rich due to warm waters from the south meeting cool nutrient rich currents from the north.

But our seas are in trouble, for centuries we have taken its riches for granted. The common skate, once abundant, is now on the brink of extinction in the Irish Sea, and fragile marine habitats are being disturbed. Thankfully, it is not too late to turn this situation around. Our seas and sea life have a remarkable capacity to recover – but only if we give them the chance. If we act now, Living Seas are within our grasp.

Marine Protected AreasOver 75% of the coastline of Wales is currently designated as a protected area. Along the coast, habitats such as cliffs, sand dunes and estuaries have been designated, and significant areas of the sea have been designated as

Marine Protected Areas. Marine Protected Areas are areas of the sea that should be managed to allow wildlife to recover and thrive, and will be key to achieving Living Seas in Welsh waters. However, over 50% of features within Marine Protected Areas in Welsh waters are failing to reach their objectives. We need to improve the management of existing sites to ensure they can fulfil their potential. In addition, the Welsh Government is planning to introduce a new type of site known as a Marine Conservation Zone. The process to choose these sites is underway at present, and you can access more information by visiting www.wtwales.org

The Wildlife Trusts Wales Petition Fish campaign is calling for the effective management of Marine Protected Areas in Welsh waters. You can show your support for these sites by filling in the form on the back of this leaflet. Alternatively, you can look out for one of our fish at a Wildlife Trust reserve or centre around the coastline, sign online atwww.wildlifetrustswales.org/petitionfish or text ‘FISH’ with your name and postcode to 60777*

Please take care to minimise your impact on the environment when walking the path. Keep dogs on a lead, always stick to the path and take your litter home with you. If you are lucky enough to spot any interesting wildlife along the way, contact your local Wildlife Trust to report what you’ve seen.

To find out more about the Wales Coast Path visit www.walescoastpath.gov.uk

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Wedi ei lansio’n swyddogol yn 2012, mae Llwybr Arfordir Cymru Gyfan yn un o lwybrau hir gorau’r blaned. P’un a ydych yn mwynhau darn o’r llwybr neu’n cerdded ei hyd, mae’n siwr y cewch eich syfrdanu gan doreithrwydd y natur sydd i’w gweld ar y ffordd. Mae’r map hwn yn cynnig arweiniad i Warchodfeydd yr Ymddiriedolaethau Natur a gewch ar hyd y llwybr, fel y gallwch weld natur Cymru ar ei gorau ar hyd y ffordd. Yn 870 milltir o hyd, mae’r llwybr yn mynd trwy amrywiaeth eang o gynefinoedd, ac yn cynnig mannau ffafriol i weld llawer o rywogaethau diddorol, o adar prin ac ieir bach yr haf hardd i ddyfrgwn chwareus neu lamhidyddion yn mynd heibio.

Moroedd BywMoroedd Byw yw gweledigaeth yr Ymddiriedolaethau Natur ar gyfer dyfodol moroedd Cymru, lle mae bywyd gwyllt morol yn ffynnu, o ddyfroedd bas y glannau i ddyfnderoedd Môr Iwerddon. Mae’r môr o gwmpas Cymru’n doreithiog oherwydd bod dyfroedd cynnes o’r de yn cwrdd â cherrynt oer llawn maetholion o’r gogledd.

Ond mae ein moroedd mewn trafferth. Ers canrifoedd rydyn ni wedi cymryd cyfoeth y moroedd yn ganiataol. Mae’r morgath neu’r rhaien, a fu unwaith yn doreithiog, ar fin difodiant ym Môr Iwerddon, a tharfir ar gynefinoedd morol bregus. Yn ffodus, nid yw’n rhy hwyr i wrthdroi’r sefyllfa hon. Mae gan ein moroedd a bywyd y môr allu syfrdanol i ymadfer – ond dim ond os rhown ni gyfle iddyn nhw. Os gweithredwn yn awr, mae Moroedd Byw o fewn ein gafael.

Ardaloedd Morol GwarchodedigMae mwy na 75% o arfordir Cymru wedi’i ddynodi’n ardal warchodedig ar hyn o bryd. Ar hyd yr arfordir, mae cynefinoedd fel clogwyni, twyni tywod ac

aberoedd, ynghyd â rhannau sylweddol o’r môr, wedi’u dynodi’n Ardaloedd Morol Gwarchodedig. Mae Ardaloedd Morol Gwarchodedig yn ddarnau o’r môr y dylid eu rheoli er mwyn galluogi bywyd gwyllt i ymadfer a ffynnu, a byddant yn allweddol i sicrhau Moroedd Byw yn nyfroedd Cymru. Fodd bynnag, mae mwy na 50% o’r nodweddion mewn Ardaloedd Morol Gwarchodedig yn nyfroedd Cymru yn methu â chyrraedd eu nod. Mae angen i ni wella’r ffordd y rheolir y safleoedd presennol er mwyn sicrhau y gallant gyflawni eu potensial. Yn ogystal, mae Llywodraeth Cymru’n cynllunio i gyflwyno math newydd o safle a elwir Parth Cadwraeth Morol. Mae’r broses o ddewis y safleoedd yn mynd rhagddi ar hyn o bryd, a gallwch gael mwy o wybodaeth trwy fynd i www.wtwales.org

Mae ymgyrch Pysgod Deiseb Ymddiriedolaethau Natur Cymru yn galw am reoli Ardaloedd Morol Gwarchodedig yn nyfroedd Cymru’n effeithiol. Gallwch ddangos eich cefnogaeth i’r safleoedd hyn trwy lenwi’r ffurflen sydd ar gefn y daflen hon. Neu gallwch chwilio am un o’n pysgod yn un o ganolfannau neu warchodfeydd yr Ymddiriedolaethau Natur ar hyd yr arfordir; gallwch lofnodi ar-lein ar www.wildlifetrustswales.org/petitionfish neu tecstiwch ‘FISH’ gyda’ch enw a’chcod post i 60777*

Gofalwch na fyddwch yn effeithio’n ormodol ar yr amgylchedd wrth gerdded y llwybr. Cadwch gwn ar dennyn, peidiwch â chrwydro oddi ar y llwybr ac ewch â’ch sbwriel adref gyda chi. Os byddwch yn ddigon ffodus i weld unrhyw fywyd gwyllt diddorol ar hyd y ffordd, cysylltwch â’ch Ymddiriedolaeth Natur leol i roi gwybod iddynt am yr hyn a welsoch. I gael gwybod mwy am Lwybr Arfordir Cymru ewch i www.llwybrarfordircymru.gov.uk

Gwarchodfeydd Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru I gael mwy o wybodaeth am y gwarchodfeydd hyn, ewch i www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/welsh/reserves

Big Pool Wood Telor y GorsAc arni gyrs yn bennaf, mae’r warchodfa hon yn gynefin pwysig i deloriaid y cyrs sy’n nythu. Yn amgylchynu’r pwll mae coetir gwlyb ac ynddo wernyn bennaf ac mae’n cynnwys sawl planhigyn sy’n brin yn lleol gan gynnwys clychlys mawr. O’r llwybr, cerddwch i Presthaven Sands Holiday Park yn gyntaf, ac yna tuag at Bridlewood Riding Centre a’i siop. Mae Big Pool Wood tu ôl i’r ganolfan farchogaeth.

Rhiwledyn Aderyn drycin y graigGyda golygfeydd ysblennydd, mae gwarchodfa Rhiwledyn yn rhan o SoDdGA Little Orme. Edrychwch am laswelltir calchfaen a’r blodau sy’n gysylltiedigag ef fel crydwellt, y grogedau ac ysgallen Siarl. Mae adar fel aderyn dryciny graig i’w gweld yn rheolaidd, ac mae’r warchodfa’n doreithiog o ieir bach yr haf pan fo’r tywydd yn addas iddynt.

Gogarth Ieir bach yr hafMae’r llwybr ei hun yn dilyn terfyn y warchodfa, ar hyd Marine Drive ar Ben y Gogarth. Er nad yw’r warchodfa’n addas i gerdded drwyddi, edrychwch i lawr arni o’r llwybr. Mae Gogarth yn warchodfa lle ceir glaswelltir calchfaen yn bennaf ac mae ar ei gorau tua diwedd y gwanwyn ac yn yr haf. Mae Gogarth yn arbennig o doreithiog o ieir bach yr haf glesyn serennog tua diwedd y gwanwyn.

Aberogwen, Spinnies Glas y dorlanLagwn yng nghanol coetir bach yw’r warchodfa boblogaidd hon yn bennaf ac mae’n cynnig cysgod i lawer o rywogaethau o adar hirgoes ac adar dwr. Mae yn ymyl aber Afon Ogwen a gwastadeddau llaid helaeth Traeth Lafan sy’n bwysig yn rhyngwladol. Mae mwy na 185 o adar wedi cael eu gweld yn y warchodfa a’r cyffiniau.

Nantporth Y gerddinen wenSaif Nantporth wrth ochr Afon Menai ac mae’n enghraifft o goetir ynn yr arfordir, sy’n brin y tu allan i’r Alban. Mae’r warchodfa’n cynnwys y draethlin raeanog, dwy hen chwarel cerrig calch a darnau o laswelltir calchaidd.

Mariandyrys Clochdar y cerrigMae’r llwybr yn rhedeg o gwmpas cyrion y warchodfa natur hon, ac mae’n werth chweil mynd allan o’ch ffordd ychydig bach. Brigiad calchfaen yw Mariandyrys sy’n cynnal glaswelltir blodeuog, rhostir a phrysgwydd eithin sydd yn ei dro’n cynnal amrywiaeth fawr o fywyd gwyllt, gan gynnwys tegeirianau, dant y pysgodyn porffor a chlochdar y cerrig.

Cemlyn Môr-wenoliaidYn ddiau dyma un o’r gwarchodfeydd arfordirol gorau. Lagwn yw Cemlyn sydd wedi’i wahanu o’r môr gan gefnen raeanog grom. Mae’r gefnen hithau’n cynnal amrywiaeth o blanhigion arforol arbenigol ac mae ynysoedd yn y lagwn yn cynnig mannau nythu yn yr haf i grwp mawr o fôr-wenoliaid pigddu, môr-wenoliaid cyffredin a môr-wenoliaid y gogledd; yr haf yw’r tymor gorau i’w gweld.

Porth Diana Cor-rosynAr ôl ychydig o waith cerdded o lwybr yr arfordir yn Ravenpoint Road byddwch yn cyrraedd y warchodfa fach hon sy’n edrych dros Fae Trearddur hardd. Mae’r warchodfa’n gartref i flodyn sir Ynys Môn, y côr-rosyn rhuddfannog tlws.

Morfa Bychan and Greenacres Brwynen lemMae’r warchodfa hon yn cynnig y cyfle i weld planhigion arforol prin mewn system twyni tywod dynamig. Wedi’u gwahanu gan Greenacres Caravan Park, gellir cyrraedd y gwarchodfeydd hyn trwy fynd allan o’ch ffordd dros y twyni tywod ar Draeth Morfa Bychan neu Ynys Cyngar.

Traeth Glaslyn ChwiwellMae Traeth Glaslyn yn safle aberol pwysig i adar gwlyptir, gyda chynefinoedd sy’n amrywio o wastadeddau llaid, corsydd a glaswelltir gwlyb i ffen gwern. Mae yna guddfan gwylio ychydig i ffwrdd o’r llwybr ar ben dwyreiniol y Cob ger bwthyn Rebecca Toll.

Gwaith Powdwr Troellwr mawrAr ôl ychydig o waith cerdded o’r llwybr byddwch yn cyrraedd y warchodfa hon, sy’n werth ymweld â hi. Gwaith Powdwr yw hen safle gwaith ffrwydron Cooke’s/ICI ac mae’n enghraifft o’r ffordd y gall bywyd gwyllt ffynnu mewn lleoliad ôl-ddiwydiannol. Mae’r hafan hon i fywyd gwyllt yn gartref i ystlumod, troellwyr mawr, ffwlbartiaid a gweision y neidr ymeradwr.

Ymddiriedolaeth NaturSir Drefaldwyn I gael mwy o wybodaeth am y warchodfa hon, ewch i www.montwt.co.uk/nature_reserves

Cors Dyfi Gwalch y pysgodCartref i weilch y pysgod, dyfrgwn, helygen Fair, pathewod, gwelyau cyrs, teloriaid a llawer iawn mwy. O fis Mawrth hyd fis Medi, cewch weld gweilch y pysgod yn magu eu cywion, gyda chamerâu manylder uwch ar y nyth yn trosglwyddo lluniau i fonitorau yn y ganolfan ymwelwyr a’r guddfan.

Gwarchodfeydd Ymddiriedolaeth Natur De a Gorllewin CymruI gael mwy o wybodaeth am y gwarchodfeydd hyn, ewch i www.welshwildlife.org

Penderi Cliffs Brain coesgochYn ymestyn ar hyd y clogwyn glan môr, mae’r coetir derw crog yn y warchodfa hon yn gartref i nifer o goed derw crablyd ond hen iawn. Mae’n lle gwych i weld brain coesgoch ac adar arfordirol eraill fel y fulfran.

Canolfan Bywyd Gwyllt Morol Bae Ceredigion (Canolfan Ymwelwyr) Dolffiniaid trwyn potelMae’r ganolfan ymwelwyr boblogaidd hon yng Nghei Newydd yn rhedeg ar y cyd gyda chorff partner teithiau mewn cwch i gasglu data ar ddolffiniaid trwyn potel Bae Ceredigion a mamaliaid morol eraill a welir yn rheolaidd, fel llamhidyddion a morloi llwyd, a rhywogaethau mwy anarferol fel heulgwn a physgod haul. Mae’r ganolfan ymwelwyr ar agor drwy gydol tymor yr haf.

Cardigan Island MorloiEr nad oes mynediad i’r cyhoedd i Cardigan Island, mae llwybr yr arfordir yn cynnig golygfeydd gwych ar y warchodfa hon sy’n eiddo i’r Ymddiriedolaeth Natur. Mae’r ynys yn safle bridio allweddol i forloi llwyd ac yn cynnal nythfeydd o wylanod, llursod, gwylogod duon a nifer fawr o adar môr eraill.

Cemaes Head LlamhidyddMae llwybr yr arfordir yn croesi’r pentir arfordirol hwn sy’n edrych dros aber afon Teifi tuag at Ynys Aberteifi. Yn ogystal â bod yn safle da am adar môr, mae Cemaes Head yn lle gwych i edrych am y dolffiniaid trwyn potel a’r llamhidyddion ym Mae Ceredigion.

Goodwick Moor Telor y cyrsDros y ffordd o lwybr yr arfordir, mae gan y warchodfa hon lwybr cylch a llwybr pren. Gwely cyrs mawr yw’r safle gydag elfennau o fignen gorlifdir a choetir gwlyb, ac mae’n cynnal adar sy’n nythu fel telorion y cyrs a thelorion yr hesg.

Lockley Lodge (Canolfan Ymwelwyr)Gellir prynu tocynnau am dripiau undydd i Sgomer yn Lockley Lodge, a cheir yma hefyd siop, cyfle i weld lluniau o Sgomer trwy gamera pell, gwybodaeth am fywyd gwyllt lleol a llawer mwy.

Skomer Island PalodYnys Sgomer yw’r safle pwysicaf o ran adar môr yn ne Prydain. Er nad yw’n rhan o lwybr yr arfordir yn ffurfiol gellir ymweld ag ef bob dydd (ac eithrio dyddiau Llun) yn ystod tymor yr haf. Yn gartref i adar drycin Manaw, palod, gwylogod, gwylanod coesddu, llursod, adar drycin y graig a llawer mwy, dyma un o warchodfeydd natur mwyaf blaenllaw’r Ymddiriedolaeth Natur.

Skokholm Island Aderyn drycin ManawMae Sgogwm, chwaer ynys i Sgomer, ymhellach allan yn y môr. Gyda’i gilydd mae’r ddwy ynys yn gartref i’r crynhoad mwyaf o adar drycin Manaw y gwyddys amdano yn y byd, gyda 45,000 o barau ar Ynys Sgogwm. Ymweliadau trwy drefniant ymlaen llaw yn unig.

Deborah’s Hole CigfrainMae’r warchodfa natur hon wedi’i henwi ar ôl ogof fach anhygyrch lle mae offer o Oes y Cerrig wedi cael eu datgloddio. Mae topograffi’r safle wedi creu llystyfiant amrywiol o laswelltir calchfaen i ros, gan gynnal adar drycin y graig a chigfrain sy’n nythu.

Long Hole Cliff Clochdar y cerrigMae cynefinoedd eithin a grug ar ben y clogwyni’n creu hafan i adar bach, tra bo’r llethrau, y clogwyni a’r sgri’n gartref i laswelltir calchfaen. Mae seren y gwanwyn yn cynnig sioe arbennig pan fo’n blodeuo’n gynnar yn y flwyddyn.

Overton Mere Planhigion gwylltMae’r warchodfa natur hon yn gartref i’r gwyfyn ton sidan prin sy’n gwneud ei gartref yn y prysgwydd eithin. Mae hefyd yn lle gwych i weld planhigion calchgar fel y côr-rosyn cyffredin, amlaethai, effros a theim.

Overton Cliff Pioden fôrMae’r safle’n cynnig golygfeydd gwych dros Fôr Hafren, ac mae’n gartref i adar arfordirol fel piod môr ac ieir bach yr haf fel ieir bach y graig. Mae rhan helaeth o Overton Cliff wedi’i gorchuddio gan rug ac eithin ar hyn o bryd, ynghyd â’r ddraenen wen, y ddraenen ddu a’r ferywen.

Port Eynon Point HuganLle gwych i weld blodau haf arfordirol fel gludlys arfor, seren y gwanwyn, clustog Fair a chlari gwyllt. Mae hon hefyd yn warchodfa wych ar gyfer gwylio’r môr, a chaiff adaryddion amyneddgar eu gwobrwyo gyda golygfeydd o drochyddion yn y gaeaf, ac ar ddiwedd yr haf, adar drycin Manaw, huganod a môr-hwyaid du.

Sedger’s Bank Pyllau glan môrMae’r warchodfa natur hon yn cynnwys blaendraeth creigiog, traeth a glaswelltir twyni tywod creiriol gerllaw Trwyn Porth Einon. Mae morloi’n dod allan i orffwys yma ymysg y creigiau calchfaen wedi’u gorchuddio gan wyrain, gwichiaid môr, cregyn gleision ac anemonïau gleiniog.

Redley Cliff Bras melynSaif Caswell Cliff Fort, heneb gofrestredig, ar gopa’r pentir calchfaen arfordirol hwn, gyda ffosydd a chloddiau i’w gweld o hyd. Coetir a phrysgwydd yw rhan helaeth o’r warchodfa ac mae’n cynnal llawer o adar bach fel clochdar y cerrig a’r bras melyn.

Cwm Colhuw Hebog tramor1km i’r de-orllewin o Lanilltud Fawr, mae’r warchodfa natur hon yn cynnwys glaswelltir calchaidd arfordirol a choetir ynn. Mae’r safle’n fan gwych i weld cudyllod coch a hebogiaid tramor, ac mae’r fresychen wyllt sy’n anfynych yn genedlaethol yn tyfu yma.

Lavernock Point TegeirianauYn hawdd ei chyrraedd o Gaerdydd a’r Barri, mae’r warchodfa natur hardd hon yn gymysgedd amrywiol o gynefinoedd arfordirol dros galchfaen Jwrasig. Mae’r dolydd yn doreithiog o flodau gwyllt gan gynnwys sawl math o degeirian, fel tegeirian coch y gwanwyn, tegeirian y wenynen, y tegeirian brych a’r chaineirian.

Gwarchodfeydd Ymddiriedolaeth Natur GwentI gael mwy o wybodaeth am y gwarchodfeydd hyn, ewch i www.gwentwildlife.org/reserves

Peterstone Wentlooge Marshes Pibydd y mawnMae’r warchodfa arfordirol hon yn cynnig golygfeydd ardderchog o’r gwastadeddau llanwol a morfa heli, gan ei wneud yn safle da ar gyfer gwylio adar. Mae’r man yn bwysig pan fo adar hirgoes yn mudo yn ystod y gwanwyn a’r hydref, ac yn cynnig noddfa i nifer fawr o adar yn y gaeaf.

Solutia Meadows DyfrgiMae’r gors bori hon sy’n doreithiog o rywogaethau’n cynnal adar fel bras y cyrs a thelor yr hesg, yn ogystal â dyfrgwn, planhigion prin a’r gardwenynen fain sydd mewn perygl. Er nad yw’n gyfagos i Aber Hafren, mae llwybr yr arfordir yn mynd trwy’r warchodfa ar ôl troi i’r tir a mynd trwy Gasnewydd.

Magor Marsh (Canolfan Ymwelwyr) Glas y dorlanO gipolwg cyflym o las y dorlan, i weision y neidr lliwgar yn gwibio dros y ffosydd, mae’r darn naturiol hwn o ffendir yn eich ysbrydoli pan fyddwch yn ymweld ag ef. Ewch i’r tir tua phentref Magwyr, i’r gogledd ar y traciau ger Mornant Magwyr, yna ymlaen i’r gogledd am 1km ar hyd ffordd Whitewall nes i chi gyrraedd y warchodfa ar yr ochr chwith.

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