Here in Caerphilly county borough the countryside is never more than 10 minutes away. And with three quarters of the county covered in woods, farmland, commons and country parks there's plenty of wildlife to be discovered. Bluebell-carpeted woods alive with the sounds of songbirds, special places for rare butterflies and warm summertime hay meadows buzzing with bees are all out there waiting to be explored.

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) & Local Nature Reserves
You can visit all our SSSI's and LNRs in Caerphilly. Our listings provide you with directions on how to find the sites, and a guide to what you can see. All the sites are protected by law and managed by the Countryside & Landscape Service to promote their biodiversity. If you decide to visit please keep to the paths, don't drop litter and please keep your dogs on a lead at all times. These are places for wildlife - not for a wild life! If you are planning a visit please wear suitable shoes. The paths will get muddy after wet weather.

If you would like more information about places for wildlife (Go Wild leaflet), the biodiversity of the county borough or perhaps you would like to help us look after our special places contact us.