Best Location - Mynydd Illtyd & Daudreath Illtyd
Mynydd Illtyd & Daudreath Illtyd (SN977263)
A SSSI managed by the Brecknock Wildlife Trust and Brecon Beacons National Park this site is made up of several wetland areas and upland common land. The popular Mountain Visitor Centre is nearby. Disabled access is good with a single track road affording excellent views running the entire length of the common and reserve. Summer visitors include Wheatear, Stonechat, Skylark, Meadow Pipit with Red Kite often overhead. Scare winter visitors have included Great Grey Shrike, Green Sandpiper, Short-Eared Owl and Hen Harrier. The pool Traeth Bach at the far western end will sometimes attract waders such as Curlew, Lapwing, Snipe and Ringed Plover.
Parking
Parking at Mountain Centre (pay and display) with cafe and toilet facilities SN977262.