Magor Marsh

Magor Marsh is a nature reserve in Monmouthshire that combines several wetland habitats across its landscape. It features damp grasslands, sedge and reed beds, wet woodlands, scrub areas, and numerous interconnected water-filled ditches running throughout the site.

The ditch network here dates back to the 14th century and has remained largely unchanged, making it valuable for studying historical ecology. This stable land pattern reveals how people managed wetlands across many centuries.

This reserve is part of the Gwent Levels, a landscape shaped by local communities over centuries. Visitors can observe how people engage with the habitat by using marked trails and visiting the bird hide to watch wildlife.

The site features boardwalks and surfaced paths that guide visitors through the landscape toward a bird observation hide. Wheelchair users can access the initial section from the parking area, making the reserve accessible to people with varying mobility needs.

This reserve saw the successful return of water voles to its ditch network after they had disappeared from the area. These small mammals are now part of the wetland food web and represent a conservation success story.

Location: Monmouthshire

GPS coordinates: 51.57600,-2.82700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41