- Coedmor National Nature Reserve
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Located just south of Cardigan, between Llechryd Bridge and the Teifi Marshes in Ceredigion, Coedmor National Nature Reserve is one of the most picturesque in Wales. It was established in order to protect the natural oak woodland on the slopes on either sides of the Teifi gorge, just south of Cardigan in Ceredigion.
With Cilgerran Castle standing dramatically above wooded slopes, the area has attracted famous painters such as Turner and Richard Wilson, amongst other travellers and writers.
The gently flowing River Teifi and its banks are important for otters, and for the rare clubtailed dragonfly, which can be seen flying slowly along the river. Beside the dominant oaks, other broadleaved tree species include lime, ash, wych elm, holly, spindle and hazel. Nearly 200 species of lichens have been recorded as being present in the woodland and 31 species of butterflies have been recorded from the reserve or the area around it.
External links
Categories:- National Nature Reserves in Wales
- Environment of Ceredigion
- Wales geography stubs
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