Newport wetlands is a nature reserve to the south east of Newport, South Wales that was built to mitigate loss of habitat when the Cardiff Bay barrage scheme was built. It lies adjacent to the Severn estuary and forms part of the string of protected areas providing wildlife with access to that feature. It is designated as a National Nature reserve showing it's importance. The RSPB have built an impressive building on the reserve with toilets and a beautifully positioned cafe and educational facilties. There is a floating walkway crossing one of the three large lagoons which provide habitat for ducks and other waterfowl. There is a bird hide overlooking another of the lagoons and a number of screens allowing you to watch the bird without disturbing them. Crossing the floating walkway brings you to the edge of the Severn and the East Usk lighthouse. The trail lets you follow the edge of the Severn in both directions.
Debra Spanswick
A beautiful, peaceful place for a walk and a spot of bird watching.
Jadwiga Gabała266 days ago
(Translated by Google) An interesting reserve of salt marshes, fenced from the sea with a solid breakwater, a bird refuge.
(Original) Ciekawy rezerwat słonych mokradel, ogrodzony od morza solidnym falochronem ostoja ptaków.
Brenda Berntsen2 years ago
The wetlands were definay wet today! Peaceful and beautiful. Will return fir a slightly dryer walk soon I hope.
(Original)
Ciekawy rezerwat słonych mokradel, ogrodzony od morza solidnym falochronem ostoja ptaków.