Allt Bedw

Wood, Forest in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Allt Bedw

Nant Bran River, Cwmhiraeth Pontroed yn rhychwantu Nant Bran yng Nghwmhiraeth. Mae&#039;r heol sy&#039;n rhydio&#039;r afon yn arwain lan y tyle at Ffarm Pant yr Efail, man geni Griffith Jones, Llanddowror. Y bwthyn adfeiliedig yn y pellter yw Maes y Coed (&#039;Banc yr On&#039; gynt)

A footbridge spanning the Bran River in Cwmhiraeth. The road which fords the stream leads up to Pant yr Efail Farm, the birthplace of Griffith Jones, Llanddowror. The dilapidated cottage in the distance is called Maes y Coed (formerly &#039;Banc yr On&#039;) — Nant Bran River, Cwmhiraeth Credit: Alan Richards

Allt Bedw, located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, the forest is situated on the eastern slopes of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

The woodland consists mainly of broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, beech, and birch, which create a dense and lush canopy. This provides a habitat for a wide range of animal species, including badgers, foxes, and a variety of bird species, such as buzzards, woodpeckers, and owls. The forest is also home to several species of butterfly and other insects.

Visitors to Allt Bedw can enjoy the tranquility of the forest while exploring its many walking trails and footpaths. There are several well-marked routes, each varying in length and difficulty, allowing visitors of all ages and abilities to experience the beauty of the woodland.

In addition to its natural beauty, Allt Bedw also has historical significance. The forest is believed to have been a part of the ancient Silurian woodland and has evidence of human activity dating back to the Bronze Age. Archaeological remains, including burial mounds and stone circles, can still be found within the forest, adding to its allure.

Overall, Allt Bedw offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature, explore its rich biodiversity, and step back in time to appreciate its historical heritage.

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Allt Bedw Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.036587/-4.4156124 or Grid Reference SN3440. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Nant Bran River, Cwmhiraeth

Pontroed yn rhychwantu Nant Bran yng Nghwmhiraeth. Mae'r heol sy'n rhydio'r afon yn arwain lan y tyle at Ffarm Pant yr Efail, man geni Griffith Jones, Llanddowror. Y bwthyn adfeiliedig yn y pellter yw Maes y Coed ('Banc yr On' gynt) A footbridge spanning the Bran River in Cwmhiraeth. The road which fords the stream leads up to Pant yr Efail Farm, the birthplace of Griffith Jones, Llanddowror. The dilapidated cottage in the distance is called Maes y Coed (formerly 'Banc yr On')

Alan Richards

National Wool Museum, Dre-fach Felindre

Part of the National Museum of Wales.

Chris Andrews

The 11:30 express is about to depart

Row17

A475 and B4334 junction

The A475 takes an extraordinary sidestep in Aber-banc to facilitate crossing the steep sided valley of Afon Cynllo. The road's situation is complicated by its junction with the B4334. It's a case where less velocity for the velocipede is better than more!

Stuart Logan

A475 southeast of Llandyfriog

Stuart Logan

A475 passes through Llandyfriog

Stuart Logan

Road bridge across the Teifi, Henllan

John Lord

Aber-banc, junction of B4334 and A475

John Lord

Bridge over the Nant Gwylan, on the B4334

John Lord

The Nant Gwylan near Aber-banc

John Lord

1892 GWR 35629 (marked 35829) Tunnel Brake Van, Teifi Valley Railway, Henllan Station

Converted for working in Severn Tunnel (verandah enclosed) in 1949. Arrived at Gwili Railway and then to Teifi Valley. In private ownership.

Jo and Steve Turner

Looking west-southwest along the A475

Just before it begins a steep descent.

John Baker

Henllan Falls

The Teifi forms the boundary between Ceredigion (left) and Carmarthenshire (right).

Dylan Moore

Old Mill Store, Drefach Felindre

Chris Andrews

Llwybr Drefach Felindre / Drefach Felindre Path

Llwybr cyhoeddus yn mynd i gyfeiriad yr amgueddfa wlan. A public footpath heading in the direction of the woollen museum.

Alan Richards

Nant BrÃ¢n Ford

This is the first of two fords on Nant Brân near Cwmhiraeth. The building in the image was at an early stage of renovation.

John Walton

Car park, National Wool Museum

The museum is to the right on the other side of a river.

M J Roscoe

Path to National Wool Museum

The path comes from the car park SN3539 : Car park, National Wool Museum and here runs alongside the former tailrace from the waterwheel before going to the entrance to the museum (out of shot to left). The brick building is part of the woollen mill.

M J Roscoe

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Allt Bedw is located at Grid Ref: SN3440 (Lat: 52.036587, Lng: -4.4156124)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys