Bridewell Common

Wildlife-rich reens and ditches lined by ancient willow pollards and criss-cross expansive fields, supporting a fabulous range of plant, insect and bird life as well as the Gwent Levels' wonderful marshy mammals - otter and water vole.

Know before you go

Size - 33 hectares

Parking information

There is no parking at this reserve and can only be accessed by foot. Parking is available at Magor Marsh, or alternatively park in Magor and Undy village, then walk South on Whitewall road for 300m.

Grazing animals

Cattle grazing takes place annually usually between August/September through to December. During these times, cattle will be roaming freely around the site.

Access

The site has a waymarked permissive circular route which can be followed and has no hard pathing or boardwalk. At times of the year, it can be wet underfoot. The Whitewall entrance has a step-over built into the locked gate.

Dogs

No dogs permitted