Northern Wetlands

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Glamorgan

Wales

Northern Wetlands

Tondu Wesley methodist Church West of the A4063 — Tondu Wesley methodist Church Credit: Chris Shaw

Northern Wetlands is a scenic area located in Glamorgan, a region in Wales, United Kingdom. The wetlands encompass a range of diverse aquatic habitats including lakes, pools, ponds, and freshwater marshes. Spanning over a significant area, the wetlands are teeming with an abundance of plant and animal species, making it a hot spot for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

The centerpiece of Northern Wetlands is the expansive lake, which serves as a focal point for various activities such as boating, fishing, and birdwatching. The serene waters of the lake are home to a variety of fish species, providing ample opportunities for anglers to try their luck. Additionally, the lake is a popular spot for water-based recreational activities like kayaking and canoeing, offering visitors a chance to explore the tranquil surroundings.

Surrounding the lake are smaller bodies of water such as pools and ponds. These areas are known for their diverse flora and fauna, providing shelter and breeding grounds for numerous species. Visitors can spot an array of aquatic plants, including lilies and reeds, which create a picturesque landscape. The ponds and pools also attract a variety of bird species, making them ideal for birdwatching. Common sightings include ducks, herons, and various migratory birds that stopover during their journeys.

The wetlands are also home to a freshwater marsh, which is characterized by its unique wetland vegetation. This habitat supports a wide range of species, including amphibians, reptiles, and insects. Visitors can observe fascinating wildlife such as frogs, newts, and dragonflies in their natural habitat.

Overall, Northern Wetlands in Glamorgan offers a captivating and diverse natural environment, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of this unique wetland ecosystem.

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Northern Wetlands Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.544673/-3.6216738 or Grid Reference SS8784. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tondu Wesley methodist Church

West of the A4063

Chris Shaw

Ffordd-y-Gyfraith

Cottages situated South of the crossroads - taken from the East.

Chris Shaw

Railway and Nature Reserve

Looking down the hillside right into the centre of the square - the railway track can be seen and part of the nature park beyond.

Chris Shaw

Cows and hills

Looking south from the lane

Chris Shaw

M4 Eastbound

Looking East across the square towards the Bridgend junction.

Chris Shaw

Fountain pub and crossing

Looking South down the lane towards the B4281 junction.

Chris Shaw

Cefn Junction Signal Box

The signal box started work in 1898 at the junction made by the newly-opened Port Talbot line and the older Porthcawl Branch. By 1974 the Porthcawl line (immediately in front of the signal box) had disappeared but the box and Port Talbot line remain.

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Cottages at Ty Cribbwr Hill

Martin Edwards

View of M4 motorway bridge

Martin Edwards

Coal train in the Valleys

Before the railway re-opened at Tondu for passengers the lines were retained for the transport of coal. Here at Tondu a class 37 loco is seen about to couple up to its coal wagons. At this time the line to the right was open for the movement of coal from the valleys.This has been shut now for a number of years when all the remaining coal was moved away.No coal trains now pass through this location.

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Railway to the north of Cefn Cribwr

Looking east-northeast along a stretch of the single track Margam to Tondu railway line at a point just to the north of the hamlet Cwm-ffos, near Cefn Cribwr. This line is reportedly used mainly for the transportation of coal from a nearby opencast site.

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Lane and field by Mynydd Baedan

Southward view of a stretch of the high lane which runs through the grid square. Also seen is part of a large field which seems to cover much of the west-facing slope of Mynydd Baedan.

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Cycleway/Path at Parc Slip Nature Reserve

Looking eastwards along a path in Parc Slip Nature Reserve at a spot just to the north east of the point where the lane and railway in the grid square cross. The path seen is also a part of National Cycle Route 4.

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Steep road in Coytrahen

Eastward view of the road in Coytrahen which is marked with a 1 in 7 to 1 in 5 gradient symbol on Ordnance Survey maps.

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High lane to the north of Ffordd-y-Gyfraith

Looking roughly northwards along a stretch of the lane which passes through the grid square. This lane continues to run at altitude over hills through several grid squares to the north and north west of here.

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Wide road to the south of Ffordd-y-Gyfraith

Looking north-northeast along a stretch of the road running from Cefn Cross to Ffordd-y-Gyfraith. To the south of the railway which runs through the grid square this thoroughfare is much more typical of the minor roads in the area, being a rather narrow and twisting lane.

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High fields and woodland to the west of Coytrahen

Looking roughly eastwards over fields and patches of woodland on Mynydd Baedan from a footpath location in the western half of the grid square. The photograph covers much of the land in the middle and the north-eastern quarter of the square. The barn visible to the right lies close to the square's centre whereas scrutiny of Ordnance Survey's 1:25,000 map reveals that the eastern margin of the square passes through the rather isolated hillside line of trees towards the left of the picture. This line of trees also lies just a little to the south of the square's northern edge.

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Ascending lane to the north of Ffordd-y-Gyfraith

View, looking north-northwest from a point in the south of the grid square, of a lane nearing the end of a climb begun in the hamlet Ffordd-y-Gyfraith to the south.

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Northern Wetlands is located at Grid Ref: SS8784 (Lat: 51.544673, Lng: -3.6216738)

Unitary Authority: Bridgend

Police Authority: South Wales