Article from Brecon Beacons National Park
Last Updated: 26 March 2008 10:44
Black Mountain Red Kite Feeding Station
Located in the remote western area of the Brecon Beacons National Park is the Red Kite Feeding Station at Llanddeusant. The site attracts over 50 Red Kites and Buzzards every day in a spectacular aerial display.
Further information
A purpose built hide with wheelchair access allows you to get close to the birds. Bookings are strongly advised as the birds are only fed once a day.
How to get there: The Cross Inn, Llanddeusant is 13km west of Trecastle – turn off the A40 by the Castle Coach Inn in Trecastle or signposted from the A4069 Brynaman to Llandovery Road at Pont-ar-llechau.
Nearest town or village: Llanddeusant.
OS Grid Reference: Explorer Map OL12 or Landranger Map 160 - SN 771 265.
Distance: The hide is 175 metres from the Cross Inn.
Contact: The Cross Inn on 01550 740617 or visit www.redkiteswales.co.uk
Facilities: Other than the Cross Inn the nearest facilities are in Trecastle (pubs), Sennybridge (shops and petrol stations) or Llandovery.
Parking: Limited parking is available outside The Cross Inn.
Toilets: There are toilets in the Cross Inn, although the closest disabled access toilets are either at Sennybridge, Brynaman or Llandovery.
