Ffynnon-ddu Wood

Wood, Forest in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Ffynnon-ddu Wood

Puffin image on a View Point This image also appears on advertising for local potatoes, coastal shuttle buses and various food products - all things Pembroke! The viewpoint is in a lay-by on the A487 heading west towards Felindre Farchog
Puffin image on a View Point Credit: Eirian Evans

Ffynnon-ddu Wood, located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, is a picturesque forest that covers an area of approximately 40 hectares. The wood is situated between the villages of Boncath and Eglwyswrw, offering a tranquil and peaceful environment for visitors to enjoy.

The woodland is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, ash, and beech, which create a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The rich undergrowth is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including bluebells, foxgloves, and a plethora of bird species.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails provide a chance to witness the changing scenery throughout the seasons, from the vibrant greens of spring and summer to the stunning autumnal colors.

Ffynnon-ddu Wood is also home to a number of historic features, including remnants of an old charcoal hearth. This serves as a reminder of the wood's past use as a source of fuel for local industries.

The forest is managed by the Woodland Trust, a conservation charity dedicated to preserving and enhancing woodlands across the United Kingdom. Their efforts ensure the protection of Ffynnon-ddu Wood's biodiversity and the continuation of its natural beauty for future generations to enjoy.

Overall, Ffynnon-ddu Wood offers a captivating and immersive experience for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful escape amidst the beauty of the Welsh countryside.

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Ffynnon-ddu Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.024071/-4.7392285 or Grid Reference SN1239. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Puffin image on a View Point This image also appears on advertising for local potatoes, coastal shuttle buses and various food products - all things Pembroke! The viewpoint is in a lay-by on the A487 heading west towards Felindre Farchog
Puffin image on a View Point
This image also appears on advertising for local potatoes, coastal shuttle buses and various food products - all things Pembroke! The viewpoint is in a lay-by on the A487 heading west towards Felindre Farchog
A487 heading downhill towards Felindre Farchog
A487 heading downhill towards Felindre Farchog
Lay-by off A487 near Wenallt
Lay-by off A487 near Wenallt
Track in Pengelli Forest with squirrel Taken in daylight at 08:58 with a wildlife camera, attached to a tree by the track. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7588512" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7588512">Link</a> for a night view with a badger.
Track in Pengelli Forest with squirrel
Taken in daylight at 08:58 with a wildlife camera, attached to a tree by the track. See Link for a night view with a badger.
Badger at night in Pengelli Forest Taken in infra-red at 23:53 with a wildlife camera, attached to a tree by the track.
See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7587266" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7587266">Link</a> for a daytime view.
Badger at night in Pengelli Forest
Taken in infra-red at 23:53 with a wildlife camera, attached to a tree by the track. See Link for a daytime view.
Gated entrance to Pant-teg Wood Start of permissive footpath on track into Pengelli Forest NNR, Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales.
Gated entrance to Pant-teg Wood
Start of permissive footpath on track into Pengelli Forest NNR, Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales.
Track in Pant-teg Wood Track through oak woodland from entrance to Pengelli Forest NNR.
Track in Pant-teg Wood
Track through oak woodland from entrance to Pengelli Forest NNR.
Meadow by Pant-teg Wood Hillside meadow between Pant-teg Wood, to the east, and minor road.
Meadow by Pant-teg Wood
Hillside meadow between Pant-teg Wood, to the east, and minor road.
Track by woodland Public footpath on stony track.
Track by woodland
Public footpath on stony track.
Minor road up from Felindre Farchog Narrow road carrying NCR 82 through part of the North Pembrokeshire woodlands.
Minor road up from Felindre Farchog
Narrow road carrying NCR 82 through part of the North Pembrokeshire woodlands.
Hillside field above A487 Grass fields in valley.
Hillside field above A487
Grass fields in valley.
Stile on bank by A487 Stile at top of steps at start of public footpath towards Pen-y-benglog. The stile seems to be further east than shown on the OS map.
Stile on bank by A487
Stile at top of steps at start of public footpath towards Pen-y-benglog. The stile seems to be further east than shown on the OS map.
Castell Henllys Looking north east from inside the ramparts of the iron age hill fort. Part of one of the excellent reconstructions of round houses to the right.
Castell Henllys
Looking north east from inside the ramparts of the iron age hill fort. Part of one of the excellent reconstructions of round houses to the right.
Meline Parish Church From the approach road to Castell Henllys hill fort.
Meline Parish Church
From the approach road to Castell Henllys hill fort.
View from parking area on the A487 Looking across the valley of Nant Duad to the woodland on the other side.
View from parking area on the A487
Looking across the valley of Nant Duad to the woodland on the other side.
Cottage Near Pont Baldwyn Just outside the village of Felindre Farchog
Cottage Near Pont Baldwyn
Just outside the village of Felindre Farchog
Road To Felindre Farchog With Dinas 'Island' on the horizon
Road To Felindre Farchog
With Dinas 'Island' on the horizon
Coed Henllys Translates as 'Old Court Wood'. Nearby on the outskirts of  Felindre Farchog, Castell Henllys is a scheduled Ancient Monument and most impressive prehistoric promontory Iron Age fort dating to approx. 6000BC.
Archaeological excavation has been carried out here for the last 20 years and thatched Iron Age buildings have been reconstructed on the site of the original corner posts and foundations.
Coed Henllys
Translates as 'Old Court Wood'. Nearby on the outskirts of Felindre Farchog, Castell Henllys is a scheduled Ancient Monument and most impressive prehistoric promontory Iron Age fort dating to approx. 6000BC. Archaeological excavation has been carried out here for the last 20 years and thatched Iron Age buildings have been reconstructed on the site of the original corner posts and foundations.
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Ffynnon-ddu Wood is located at Grid Ref: SN1239 (Lat: 52.024071, Lng: -4.7392285)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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