Pwll y Wrach Nature Reserve — Attraction in Talgarth

Pwll-y-Wrach Nature Reserve is a captivating natural gem located near Talgarth, Wales. Here are some fascinating details about this enchanting reserve:

Location: Pwll-y-Wrach Nature Reserve is nestled in a narrow and steep-sided valley, surrounded by ancient woodland. It lies on the banks of the River Ennig.

Size: The reserve spans 17 hectares.

Entry Fee: There is no entry fee; it’s free to explore.

Parking: While there is limited rough parking on-site, I recommend walking from the Talgarth free car park to ensure that everyone can enjoy the reserve.

Wildlife: Keep an eye out for the elusive dormice, although spotting these golden-brown creatures might be a challenge. The reserve also hosts ground-nesting birds, dormice, and otters.

Flora: In spring, the woodland comes alive with a delightful display of wildflowers. Look for wood anemones, lesser celandines, and the shimmering blue of bluebells. The air carries the pungent scent of wild garlic.

Waterfall: At the eastern end of the reserve, the River Enig plunges dramatically, creating a dark pool known as the “Witches’ Pool”—from which the reserve derives its name.

If you’re planning a visit, take a leisurely stroll along the gravelled access path, which is wheelchair-friendly. Enjoy the serene beauty of this ancient woodland, where nature weaves its...

If you love exploring, you'll love Pwll Y Wrach. You can stick to the main paths, or you can get a little bit wet and muddy by betting off the beaten track and crossing the river at various points. We even found a spot, near the start of our walk, that would have been absolutely PERFECT to take a dip, had the weather been warmer! (It was a slightly deeper part of the river, but then became very shallow immediately after, so no chance of being swept away).

Waterfalls were gorgeous too. I could have happily stayed at the reserve all day, just sitting and enjoying the various beauty spots. Not much in the way of parking, but we parked outside the little houses just down from the lane and...

A hidden gem - tucked away in a narrow valley, the main path is very accessible, although doesn’t take you all the way to the main falls.

The path narrows and was very muddy when we visited - wellies would have been helpful! A fair bit of ‘slip sliding’ later, the view of the falls was worth it. The river was flowing well, so a great time to visit (end of May).

The road is very narrow and parking is limited to only 2-3 cars, so best to use the car park in Talgarth and walk up if you can.

Would love to visit again after a drier spell, with my wellies just in case, on a...