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Magor Marsh
  • Magor Marsh
  • Magor Marsh
  • Magor Marsh
  • Magor Marsh
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Join ornithological expert Neville Davies at Magor Marsh for a beginners guide to birdwatching.

Discover how to listen and look out for all kinds of birds, and perhaps see some for yourself!

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Guide Prices

£10 for members
£15 non-members

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Magor Marsh Magor Marsh, CaldicotMagor Marsh is the last relatively natural area of fenland on the Gwent Levels. From the fleeting glimpse of a kingfisher, to the sight of colourful dragonflies darting over the reens, this is an inspiring place to visit.

Facilities

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)

Map & Directions

Road Directions

DirectionsExit the M4 at Junction 23A and follow signs into Magor village on the B4245. On entering Magor continue through the village and then take a turning on the right signposted Redwick. Follow the road round to the right soon afterwards (also signed Redwick), and then follow the road past the ruins of the Priory on your left and over a narrow railway bridge. Turn left immediately after the railway bridge and follow this road for about 400 metres, and the reserve entrance is on the right. Park in the small car park beside the Trust’s Derek Upton Centre (grid ref: ST 428 866). This education centre is used by school groups during term time, but it is not open to the general public except for special events.From Newport there is a local bus service (Number 61) which stops directly outside the reserve. Other bus services run to Magor village.

Birding for Beginners at Magor Marsh

Type:Animal Event

Magor Marsh, Derek Upton Centre, Whitewall, Magor, Monmouthshire, NP26 3DD
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Opening Times

Season (9 Aug 2024)
DayTimes
Friday09:30 - 11:30

* Access

The reserve is flat, with a path and boardwalk allowing access as far as the bird hide (400 metres from the car park), this narrow boardwalk is passable with care in a wheelchair. There are steps and boggy, uneven ground in other parts of the reserve, whilst cattle or other livestock regularly graze some areas. Please note that due to sensitive wildlife, dogs are not allowed at Magor Marsh.

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