Gilfach Nature Discovery Centre
St Harmon
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About Gilfach Nature Discovery Centre
Explore 200 acres of Welsh countryside at this wildlife haven near Rhayader, where families can spot diverse birdlife, enjoy scenic trails, and refuel at the onsite restaurant between adventures.
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Great place for walking. Red kites always around and very peaceful. Most/all of the walks have some decent inclines to them but not at all unmanageable for weekend walkers etc. Can be muddy in places and cattle grazing. Love this reserve, great views and a wildness about it as well as history!
· via Google
A little gem - a beautiful place with several circular routes to choose from. Very quiet too. There are cows and calves in the fields, dogs must be on a lead, but we chose to avoid them with our young collie anyway - the cows are not bothered, but the collie may have been! We will be back!
· via Google
4/10/25 A great place to stretch your legs when travelling on the A470. There is ample parking and sufficient space for quite a few Motorhomes. There are a couple of pathways along the river and all travel upstream. It is possible to do a circular walk to cross over the river if you intend staying for a few hours and feel energetic. The river can be a spectacle especially in times of high precipitation and with plenty of viewing points along the way.
· via Google
We were highly recommended this reserve for wildlife. There is multiple routes and educational posts on the walks as well as a hide. It was a very wet day so we did not see much but we would love to come back and try again
· via Google
Visitors say this nature reserve offers beautiful scenery, stunning views, and a variety of walking trails suitable for all levels, including circular routes. They also highlight the peaceful atmosphere, opportunities for bird watching, and the presence of red kites. Guests appreciate the ample parking, visitor center facilities, and the option for "make your own" tea and coffee.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Rhayader, LD6 5LF Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (295 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Rhayader