Conservation
In addition to the formal garden of just under 3 acres, Cwm Weeg features extensive areas of over 21 acres of meadows and woodland managed for wildlife. Wolfgang has been a keen conservationist most of his life and for 20 years was recorder for Beetles for the Vice County of Montgomeryshire.
The Great Meadow
A dry, sunny Meadow full of wild flowers and buzzing with insects from March to September.
Barn’s Wood
A ten acre mixed Oak wood within easy walk of Cwm Weeg. One of the best Blue Bell woods in the wider area.
Cwm Weeg Dingle
An ancient, lime rich woodland full of Anemones, Herb Paris, Woodruff, Sanicle, Early Purple Orchids and many others. Very much part of the garden tour and easily accessible with woodland paths and several bridges across the stream.
The Wet Meadow
With a mass of Fritillaries and Cowslips, Common Spotted Orchid and many wetland flowers.
The Pond
With all 3 species of Newt (Great Crested, Smooth and Palmate) and Frogs and Toads galore together with many species of Dragonfly...
The Bats
Several colonies in both the main house and the Gatehouse, altogether well over 200 individuals!