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Allt Blaen-y-cwm

Wood, Forest in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Allt Blaen-y-cwm

New cemetery This burial ground is now used because the burial ground beside Cynwyl Elfed church had reached its capacity.
New cemetery Credit: Marion Phillips

Allt Blaen-y-cwm is a mesmerizing woodland located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Spread across a vast area, this forest is known for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. The woodland is situated on the eastern slopes of the Black Mountain range, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

The forest is home to a wide variety of tree species, including oak, ash, beech, and birch, creating a rich and vibrant canopy overhead. These trees provide a habitat for numerous wildlife species, such as deer, foxes, badgers, and a myriad of bird species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Allt Blaen-y-cwm also boasts several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the forest at their own pace. These trails wind through the woodland, offering glimpses of scenic valleys, cascading waterfalls, and picturesque streams that meander through the forest floor.

The forest is well-maintained, with designated picnic areas and benches strategically placed along the trails, providing opportunities for visitors to relax and immerse themselves in the tranquility of the surroundings. Interpretive signs are also present, providing educational information about the flora and fauna found within the forest.

Due to its natural beauty and accessibility, Allt Blaen-y-cwm is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Whether it's a peaceful walk through the woods, a picnic with family and friends, or a chance to observe wildlife in their natural habitat, this enchanting forest offers a truly immersive experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.924033/-4.3950608 or Grid Reference SN3527. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New cemetery This burial ground is now used because the burial ground beside Cynwyl Elfed church had reached its capacity.
New cemetery
This burial ground is now used because the burial ground beside Cynwyl Elfed church had reached its capacity.
Blaen-y-Coed chapel graveyard
Blaen-y-Coed chapel graveyard
Spring grass It's a beautiful day in early April. The grass is growing but the deciduous trees in the wood beyond are still devoid of leaves.
Spring grass
It's a beautiful day in early April. The grass is growing but the deciduous trees in the wood beyond are still devoid of leaves.
Blaen-y-Coed Village
Blaen-y-Coed Village
The old milk stand Milk has been collected by bulk tanker for many years now, so there is no longer a need for farmers to leave their churns on a milk stand beside the road.
The old milk stand
Milk has been collected by bulk tanker for many years now, so there is no longer a need for farmers to leave their churns on a milk stand beside the road.
Path in the woods The April sun is streaming into the wood because the trees are not mostly yet in leaf.
Path in the woods
The April sun is streaming into the wood because the trees are not mostly yet in leaf.
North end of Cynwil Elfed You can see two farms and the primary school, with the children in the school yard enjoying the spring sunshine.
North end of Cynwil Elfed
You can see two farms and the primary school, with the children in the school yard enjoying the spring sunshine.
Pylon view Looking out past the base of the pylon to the woods, pasture and scrubby hillside on the other side of the valley.
Pylon view
Looking out past the base of the pylon to the woods, pasture and scrubby hillside on the other side of the valley.
A pleasant little valley
A pleasant little valley
Trig point 259 metres above sea level.
Trig point
259 metres above sea level.
Multi-sign road junction
Multi-sign road junction
Milk stand New use for an old milk stand.
Milk stand
New use for an old milk stand.
Chain harrowing The tractor is pulling a harrow that smooths out projections such as molehills and aerates the turf.
Chain harrowing
The tractor is pulling a harrow that smooths out projections such as molehills and aerates the turf.
Gweithdy'r gof The old smithy is on the left, then some houses built in 1932 to replace earlier cottages. Further right is what was the Blaen-y-Coed Inn and is now a chapel room. The independent chapel, built in 1807, is beyond.
Gweithdy'r gof
The old smithy is on the left, then some houses built in 1932 to replace earlier cottages. Further right is what was the Blaen-y-Coed Inn and is now a chapel room. The independent chapel, built in 1807, is beyond.
Blaenffynnon Farm with a stock of "green" silage bales, a colour designed to blend into the landscape!
Blaenffynnon
Farm with a stock of "green" silage bales, a colour designed to blend into the landscape!
Stages in the growth of a forest New fell, recent plantings, mature coniferous and deciduous trees.
Stages in the growth of a forest
New fell, recent plantings, mature coniferous and deciduous trees.
B4333 leaving Cynwyl Elfed A view of the last row of houses by the B4333, before leaving Cynwyl Elfed for Newcastle Emlyn.
B4333 leaving Cynwyl Elfed
A view of the last row of houses by the B4333, before leaving Cynwyl Elfed for Newcastle Emlyn.
B4333 heading for Hermon A view from the top of a hill of the B4333 heading for Hermon.
B4333 heading for Hermon
A view from the top of a hill of the B4333 heading for Hermon.
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Allt Blaen-y-cwm is located at Grid Ref: SN3527 (Lat: 51.924033, Lng: -4.3950608)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

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