Please click here for more information. Berwyn National Nature Reserve Llanfyllin, Powys The rolling heather clad hills known as the Berwyn mountains are one of the largest and most attractive areas of moorland remaining in Wales. Gently contoured ridges are blanketed with deep wet peat dominated by heather and cotton grass. Drier heather and bilbery heath,grassland and bracken clad the steeper slopes.The area contains some of the highest quality sub montane upland in Wales. It has one of the best moorland breeding bird assemblages south of the Scottish highlands with species such as the Red Grouse, black Grouse, Merlin, Hen Harrier and Peregrine falcon. The archaeological interest is also very high. These hills are a workplace for farmers and others who seek an integrated approach to a balanced land use. The Countryside Council for Wales is committed to creating opportunities for everyone to enjoy the countryside. National Nature Reserves are no exception. On some reserves the Countryside Council for Wales has provided additional paths. On others, access on foot is unrestricted and visitors are welcome to wander freely. Where possible, the Countryside Council also provide facilities to add to visitors' enjoyment of reserves such as bird hides, information points, guided walks and displays, and facilities for the disabled. Signs at entrances welcome visitirs to each reserve and provide basic information.       Reset Map Position About our location: Take the B4391 out of Bala towards Llanfyllin. Safety: The Countryside Council for Wales makes every attempt to ensure that your visit to a reserve is enjoyable and safe. But visitors should also be aware of their own safety. Please watch out for hazards and wear appropriate clothes and footwear for your visit. This work was commissioned by the Countryside Council for Wales as part of its programme of research into sustaining natural beauty, wildlife and outdoor enjoyment in rural Wales and its inshore waters.    Berwyn National Nature Reserve Llanfyllin, Powys  Telephone  Website	Accommodation Beaches Events Restaurants Click on the channels above to get information on areas covered by the zoomable maps.