Howardian LNR

Howardian LNR Howardian LNR is an officially designated Local Nature Reserve in Cardiff, South Wales www.howardianlnr.org.uk

Howardian LNR is 32 acres (13 hectares) in the lower Rhymney valley Penylan, Cardiff only a mile and a half from Cardiff City centre. It is a wildlife oasis of woodland, wildflower meadow, ponds and reedbeds. Remarkably the reserve was a domestic refuse tip in the early 1970's. Although a large proportion of the site had been used as a landfill site, much of the relict estuarine vegetation still e

xists and forms a major feature within the Reserve. The Friends' Group formed in 1989, by an enthusiastic group of local residents, work with Cardiff County Council to further improve the Reserve. Works continue today to develop Howardian LNR for its wildlife interest and public enjoyment. A good network of paths now weave between the great variety of habitats that are packed with interesting flora and fauna. Interesting plants include Bee, Common Spotted, Southern Marsh and Butterfly Orchids, Twayblade, Broad-leaved Helleborine and Grass Vetchling.

Spring walk today, 4 Butterfly species - all coming to life.
19/03/2026

Spring walk today, 4 Butterfly species - all coming to life.

A good walk today, a couple of photos----Stump Puffball and Blackening Waxcap
11/10/2025

A good walk today, a couple of photos----
Stump Puffball and Blackening Waxcap

The Friends of Howardian LNR are looking for new members to continue Their work into the future.Join the Friends of Howa...
30/09/2025

The Friends of Howardian LNR are looking for new members to continue Their work into the future.
Join the Friends of Howardian LNR and Ranger for a guided walk around the Howardian Local Nature Reserve. Learn about the unique urban nature reserve and how the Friends group has shaped this wildlife haven.
Saturday 11 October 2pm Meet at the Ipswich Road entrance by the David Lloyd gym. 2 Hours

Howardian Local Nature Reserve - Cardiff, situated in the lower Rhymney valley, a wildlife oasis of woodland, wildflower meadow, ponds and reedbeds.

Howardian LNR 11th June 2025
12/06/2025

Howardian LNR 11th June 2025

Some photos from the reserve today.
27/04/2025

Some photos from the reserve today.

23/05/2024

An Orchid Walk is taking place Saturday 8th June 2pm meeting at the Ipswich Road entrances.

Walk of the reserve today - some pictures.
23/05/2024

Walk of the reserve today - some pictures.

Woodlands 16/10/2023
16/10/2023

Woodlands 16/10/2023

Howardian LNR October 4th 2023
04/10/2023

Howardian LNR October 4th 2023

02/06/2023

Moorhen and Chick 1st June

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Cardiff

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