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Allt Cil-frydyn

Wood, Forest in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Allt Cil-frydyn

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 Cil-frydyn is a picturesque wood located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, it is nestled in the heart of the countryside, offering visitors a tranquil and beautiful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The wood is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a diverse and vibrant habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The dense canopy provides ample shade, making it an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll on a warm summer's day.

Visitors to Allt Cil-frydyn can explore a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the woodlands. These paths lead to secluded clearings, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The wood is also home to a small stream, which adds to the charm and serenity of the place.

Nature enthusiasts will be delighted to spot an array of wildlife in Allt Cil-frydyn. From small mammals like squirrels and rabbits to a wide variety of bird species, there is plenty to observe and admire. The wood is particularly known for its resident population of red kites, a majestic bird of prey that can often be seen soaring high in the sky.

Allt Cil-frydyn also has a rich historical significance. Ruins of an ancient hillfort can be found within the wood, dating back to the Iron Age. These remnants provide a glimpse into the region's past and add an element of intrigue to the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Overall, Allt Cil-frydyn is a hidden gem in Carmarthenshire, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and immerse themselves in the tranquility of the woodlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.919444/-4.3889847 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
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.
Misty along the A484 heading for Cynwyl Elfed A misty view of the A484 heading for Cynwyl Elfed viewed from the entrance to the garage and fuel filling station.
Misty along the A484 heading for Cynwyl Elfed
A misty view of the A484 heading for Cynwyl Elfed viewed from the entrance to the garage and fuel filling station.
Bethel Chapel, Cynwyl Elfed
Bethel Chapel, Cynwyl Elfed
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Allt Cil-frydyn is located at Grid Ref: SN3527 (Lat: 51.919444, Lng: -4.3889847)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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