Ynys-hir

• About Ynys-hir
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Ynys-hir mixes Welsh oak woodland with wet grassland and saltmarshes. Feast your eyes from any of our seven hides – look out for birds of prey. Then round off your visit with a snack at the visitors' centre, and a browse in our well-stocked shop.

Opening times

The reserve is open from 9 am-9 pm, or dusk if earlier. The visitor centre is open daily 9 am-5 pm from April to October and 10 am-4 pm from November to March (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).

Entrance charges

Free for members. For non-members - £3 adult, £1 child and concession, £6 family

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