NATURE is North Wales's biggest asset and it's certainly the scenery that brings millions of visitors flocking here every year. Wildlife and natural beauty are all around, and much of the region is covered by national park, country parks and nature reserves, preserving a rich variety of species and habitats. The biggest area is the Snowdonia National Park, but just because it's a national park it doesn't mean all the land is open to the public. You have to stick to public rights of way, so look out for the many footpaths, visitor attractions and information centres. Country parks tend to be well organised, with walks and other activities easily accessible, and there are many nature reserves where facilities for observing wildlife in its natural habitat are laid on, with the emphasis on not disturbing the birds and animals. This is a selection of locations for experiencing the natural world. Parc Padarn Country Park, Llanberis
Gwydir Forest Park, Llanrwst
Parc Glynllifon, Caernarfon
South Stack Lighthouse, Ellin's Tower and Bird Reserve, Holyhead
The Greenwood Centre, Y Felinheli, Bangor
Llys Llywelyn Countryside Centre, Aberffraw, Anglesey
Llyn Alaw Visitor Centre, Anglesey
Great Orme Country Park, Llandudno
RSPB Conwy Reserve, Llandudno Junction
Penrhos Nature Reserve, Holyhead
Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre, Denbigh
Loggerheads Country Park, Mold
Ty Mawr Country Park, Wrexham
Penmaenpool RSPB observatory, Dolgellau
Antur Waunfawr, Caernarfon
Cwm Derwen Nature Centre, Llanberis
Alyn Waters Visitor Centre, Gwersyllt, Wrexham
Wepre Country Park, Cannah's Quay
Brickfields Pond Nature Reserve, Rhyl |
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