Bailey Einon

An ancient woodland with the River Ithon flowing by.

Location

By Shaky Bridge, opposite Cefnllys Church
Cefnllys Lane
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 5PD

OS Map Reference

SO 085 612
A static map of Bailey Einon

Know before you go

Size
5 hectares
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Parking information

Shaky Bridge picnic area

Walking trails

The path through Bailey Einon is closed due to ash dieback disease. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and recommend consulting the local Ordnance Survey map for alternative paths linking Shaky Bridge and Alpine Bridge.

Find out more about Ash Dieback at RWT Reserves

Access

The reserve is currently closed due to the dangers posed by ash dieback disease.

Dogs

On a lead

When to visit

Opening times

All year round

Best time to visit

April to June

About the reserve

There are over forty breeding bird species in this ancient woodland, including pied flycatcher and redstart. Dippers are often found along the river as are grey wagtail with dragonflies and damselflies flitting along the river edge in the summer.

The woodland consists mainly of wet alder and ash over a hazel understory, with lichens, mosses and liverworts supporting a rich beetle community. Yellow archangel, red campion and a stunning bluebell display is well worth a visit in the spring, whilst winter brings the woodcock to the woods.

The woods are home to the Daubenton's bat and otter spraints are often found near Shaky Bridge.

Contact us

Radnorshire Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 01597 823298
Contact email: info@rwtwales.org

Environmental designation

Ancient Woodland
Regionally Important Geological Site (RIGS)
Scheduled Ancient Monument
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)