Newport Wetlands, Nature reserve in Newport, Wales
The 437-hectare reserve contains grazed pastures, hedgerows, ditches, reens, reed beds, and grasslands that support numerous bird species across the landscape.
The wetlands were established in 2000 as environmental compensation for habitat losses caused by the Cardiff Bay Barrage construction project.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds operates an education center at West Nash, offering programs about local wildlife and environmental conservation.
The reserve provides seven kilometers of marked paths, including wheelchair-accessible routes, with viewing screens, platforms, and a bird hide for wildlife observation.
A floating pontoon walkway extends across lagoon R7, connecting visitors to the East Usk Lighthouse, an 1893 cast iron structure that remains operational.
Inception: 2000
GPS coordinates: 51.54600,-2.96100
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:02
Newport Transporter Bridge
3.2 km
St Bridget's Church
4.4 km
West Usk Lighthouse
2.4 km
City Bridge
3.6 km
Goldcliff Priory
4 km
St Mary's Church
873 m
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
4.1 km
Phyllis Maud Performance Space
2.7 km
St Michael's Roman Catholic Church
3.7 km
East Usk Lighthouse
784 m
Goldcliff East
4.5 km
Church of St Mary Magdalene
3.1 km
Public Conveniences
3.8 km
No.109, Lower Dock Street (Masonic Institute), Pillgwenlly
4.4 km
Pillgwenlly Library and Information Centre
3.9 km
Newport Medieval Ship
2.9 km
Cineworld Cinema (Spytty) Newport
3.7 km
Waterloo Hotel
3.4 km
Malt House
3.5 km
Whitson Court Including Attached Pavilions And Garden Walls
3.9 km
181, Commercial Road, Pillgwenlly, Newport
4.4 km
Cattle Market (S range)
4.3 km
Cardiff Road Lodge at Belle Vue Park, including attached Gates & Wall
4.5 km
182, Commercial Road, Pillgwenlly, Newport
4.4 km
174, Commercial Road, Pillgwenlly, Newport
4.3 km
183, Commercial Road, Pillgwenlly, Newport
4.4 km
108,Lower Dock Street, Pillgwenlly, Newport
4.4 km
Providence
3.8 kmReviews
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