​AN CADWRAETH A GWARCHOD NATUR
Pensychnant
CONSERVATION CENTRE & NATURE RESERVE
Celebrating nature within our cultural landscape - past, present & future
Dathlu byd natur yn ein tirwedd ddiwylliannol - y gorfennol, y presennol a'r dyfodol
Pensychnant is a special place - a peaceful gem. Abundant wildlife is a product of its long history. We aim to conserve and celebrate this natural and cultural heritage
The Victorian Arts and Crafts House hosts wildlife talks, meetings and exhibitions which you’d be very welcome to attend. Rooms are available to hire for group visits and talks
The 158-acre nature reserve is managed for its wildlife and your peaceful enjoyment. Its working farm is managed with farming and nature conservation compatibly integrated.
We look forward to seeing you and hope that your visit will leave you with a refreshed appreciation of nature's importance to our lives
LESSER HORSESHOE BAT :
MOTHER REUNITING WITH PUP
Research by a team of students from Chester University in 2025 has provided this privileged glimpse into the lives of Pensychnant's Lesser Horseshoe Bats. Here (fast forward to 1 minute), a female returns to the roost and rejoins its pup.
The Chester Uni students have been studying Lesser Horseshoe Bats at 10 maternity roosts in North Wales using cameras and ultrasound microphones, and collecting droppings to measure the levels of stress-related hormones, cortisol and corticosterone, and relating this to levels of noise and light pollution. First results show that the bats are most disturbed by unpredictable noise, and are more likely to react when pups are present. The research will continue in 2026. I look forward to proving that Pensychnant's bats are the most chilled of all bats in North Wales.