Plan your visit
Facilities
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Visitor centre
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Car park
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Toilets
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Refreshments
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Picnic area
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Binocular hire is closed
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Guided walks is closed
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Viewing point
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Nature trails
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Educational facilities are closed
Accessibility
How to get here
The nearest train station is Machynlleth. Proceed by bus or taxi to the reserve from there. If you are coming by bike, it is possible to get a train to Dyfi junction and cycle the 3 miles to the reserve.
There is a regular hourly bus service between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth which stops in Eglwys-fach (X28).
Sustrans Route 8.
The reserve is situated between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth. Turn off the A487 in the village of Eglwys-fach and proceed one mile to the car park.
Sat nav POI file: If you have a satellite navigation system that can accept POI files, please see our POI page for a download link and instructions.
Downloads
Helping you find your way around. PDF, 162KB
Ynys-hir trail guide (English)Crwydro’r warchodfa. PDF, 171KB
Ynys-hir trail guide (Welsh)Contact Ynys-hir
- RSPB Ynys-hir, Eglyws-fach, Machynlleth SY20 8TA
- ynyshir@rspb.org.uk
- 01654 700222
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