Local Nature Reserves
Wenvoe Orchid Field
ST 119 735
The Orchid Field in Wenvoe has gained its name from the
beautiful display of several thousand common spotted orchids that
flower each year in June on the site. This community nature reserve
is managed by Wenvoe Wildlife Group and has over 300 species of
flowers, grasses, insects and birds. If you visit at intervals from
late spring to early autumn it is possible to see seven different
orchid species.
The field is at the northern end of Wenvoe and can be accessed
by walking from Walston Road. Web: www.wenvoe.org/orchid
Birchgrove Wood
ST 098 668
Birchgrove Wood is a little 4 acre nature reserve nestled away
on the hill behind The Knap beach, Barry. It consists of a
woodland and adjacent meadow grassland. Both are managed by
Birchgrove Wood Conservation Group whose work has seen great
benefits to the local wildlife.
The nature reserve is adjacent to Marine Drive and can also be
accessed by its namesake, Birch Grove Road, which goes from the top
of The Knap Lake.
Cliff
Wood
ST 091 670
This woodland is part of Porthkerry Country Park in Barry and
has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest
(SSSI).
Species of flora such as the purple gromwell and the true
service tree have national importance. They grow alongside
other rare species enjoying the mild climate that the south-facing
cliffs offer.
Cwm Talwg Local Nature Reserve
ST 104 686
The Cwm Talwg Local Nature Reserve is on the edge of Barry with
the entrance opposite the Cwm Talwg pub on Severn Avenue.
It consists of 2.85 hectares of deciduous woods.
The land is owned by the Vale of Glamorgan Council and managed
by the Cwm Talwg Woodlands Residents' Group for the benefit of
locals and wildlife.
For more information on the Cwm Talwg Nature
Reserve please contact Anne: a.bryan7@ntlworld.com