Allt-y-cwmins

Wood, Forest in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Allt-y-cwmins

Mountain ponies on Waun Mawn The peak to the left is Carn Ingli about 2.5 miles away, with Newport Bay barely visible through the mist. — Mountain ponies on Waun Mawn Credit: Alan Hughes

Allt-y-cwmins, located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, is a picturesque woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Spanning approximately 100 acres, this enchanting forest is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The woodland, which derives its name from the Welsh language meaning "Wood of the Hollow," is characterized by its rich and varied flora and fauna. Visitors can expect to find a wide range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and ash, creating a lush and verdant landscape. The forest floor is carpeted with a vibrant array of wildflowers, such as bluebells, primroses, and foxgloves, adding to the area's charm.

Allt-y-cwmins is home to an abundance of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for birdwatchers and nature photographers. Bird species that can be spotted here include thrushes, woodpeckers, owls, and various species of warblers. The forest is also inhabited by mammals such as badgers, foxes, and deer, adding to the area's natural allure.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Allt-y-cwmins offers a network of well-maintained trails and footpaths that wind their way through the woodland, providing opportunities for scenic hikes and leisurely walks. These paths lead visitors to beautiful viewpoints, where they can enjoy panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Allt-y-cwmins is a true gem of Pembrokeshire, providing a peaceful and idyllic escape into nature. Whether you are seeking tranquility, wildlife encounters, or simply a chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world, this enchanting forest is sure to captivate visitors of all ages.

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Allt-y-cwmins Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.987631/-4.8116692 or Grid Reference SN0735. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mountain ponies on Waun Mawn

The peak to the left is Carn Ingli about 2.5 miles away, with Newport Bay barely visible through the mist.

Alan Hughes

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the wall next to the gateway. It marks a point 627.4ft above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on a large stone west side of the road. It marks a point 579.1ft above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

English Longhorn cattle at Llanerch in Cwm Gwaun

This breed originates in the North of England I believe but of course readily take to the pastures of the Gwaun Valley and look very relaxed and at home.

Jeremy Bolwell

Longhorn cattle at Llanerch in Cwm Gwaun

"Sniff, sniiiff! Who can I scent on the breeze, disturbing my nap?" A recently recumbent Longhorn detects my presence and then notices my movement as I take his photo.

Jeremy Bolwell

Fox cub in the lane

I was walking up the lane and became aware of 'barking' ahead of me and looked up to see a puzzled brown face looking up at me from ten feet away. "Funny cat - dog" I thought - "Fox!" and smilingly fumbled for my camera during which time he or she turned tail, still emitting little 'barks' and ran back up the lane to this point, from where he / she climbed the bank on a well used fox path and ran up into the wood, still calling. From behind a tree bole a smug adult foxy face looked back at me and I again raised my camera and zoomed in, starting to depress the 'shutter' only to see a red bushy brush disappear deeper into the wood, leaving me laughing and foolish below.

Jeremy Bolwell

Carn Edward

These 'twin' tors are both referred to in the name I presume, though the one on the right with its distinctive conical peak may well be the named one. A suitable point for a rest, a well earned brew and some scran while admiring the western end of the Preseli ridge over the valley of Cwm Gwaun.

Jeremy Bolwell

Trig on Carnedd Meibion-Owen

Looking WNW towards the summit area of Mynydd Carningli in SN0637

Richard Law

Detail of trig on Carnedd Meibion-Owen

Richard Law

Trebwlch farm

The farm nestles low on the hillside, below road level, and almost hidden by surrounding trees.

Richard Law

Cilgwyn chapel - post renovation & conversion

The old chapel at the roadside near Cilgwyn, now converted to a house since SN0735 : Cilgwyn Chapel and SN0735 : St Mary's Church, Cilgwyn were taken.

Richard Law

Trefach Farm

Richard Law

Farm buildings at Trefach

Richard Law

Trefach standing stone / menhir

A full description and history is at SN0635 : Trefach menhir; the Coflein database lists it as the Y Garreg-Hir stone, at Link

Richard Law

Bridge over the upper reaches of the Afon Gwaun

The stream here drains the northern side of Carreg Lladron, then heads off via a large bog to become the Afon Gwaun proper.

Richard Law

Rough grazing land at Gellifawr

Richard Law

Pentrisil Farm

The near corner of the buildings are just about within SN0534, most of the farm is within SN0634.

Richard Law

Farm track to Cilwen

According to ceridwen Link the syllable 'cil' in Welsh place names denotes any out-of-the-way spot - and you couldn't get much more out of the way than at Cilwen. 'Cil' is pronounced like the 'kil' in Scots-Gaelic and Irish place names, and it has been suggested that such names may be the result of Irish immigration (known to have taken place around here). There is quite a cluster of 'cils' in the Gwaun valley, but they also occur far from the west-facing coast, e.g. at Cilfynydd (grid ref. ST0892), near Abercynon - where an Irish origin seems less likely. On the day of the photograph mist (or low cloud) hung over much of the high ground of the Preseli area.

Stefan Czapski

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Allt-y-cwmins is located at Grid Ref: SN0735 (Lat: 51.987631, Lng: -4.8116692)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys