Allt Nant-gwyn

Wood, Forest in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Allt Nant-gwyn

Pontdroed Felin Newydd / Felin Newydd footbridge Pontdroed yn rhychwantu nant ddi-enw gerllaw&#039;r Felin Newydd (jyst mewn golwg yn y pellter). Mae&#039;r nant hefyd yn ffinio dau blwyf, sef Abernant a Llannewydd. Noder y rhyd. Mae&#039;r hen heol yn dringo&#039;r bryn i gyfeiriad Ffarm Shidenyn a phan roedd y felin yn ei hanterth gwelid, yn sicr, lawer o fynd a dod arni. Heddiw, ambell gerddwr sydd yn ei defnyddio.

A footbridge spanning an unnamed stream near Felin Newydd (trans. New Mill), just visible in the distance. The stream also acts an administrative boundary for two parishes, Abernant and Newchurch. Note the ford. The road leads up the hill in the direction of Shidenyn Farm. Without doubt, when the mill was working the old road would have seen much coming and going. Today, only the occasional walker uses it. — Pontdroed Felin Newydd / Felin Newydd footbridge Credit: Alan Richards

Allt Nant-gwyn is a picturesque wood located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is known for its rich biodiversity and serene atmosphere. The wood is situated in a secluded valley, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The wood is primarily composed of native deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and ash. These trees provide a dense canopy that filters the sunlight, creating a cool and shaded environment. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of leaf litter, which supports a diverse range of plant species, including bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns.

Allt Nant-gwyn is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects. Birdwatchers can spot species such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, and warblers, while mammal enthusiasts may come across foxes, badgers, and squirrels. The wood is also a haven for insects, with butterflies, bees, and beetles thriving in its diverse habitat.

Visitors to Allt Nant-gwyn can enjoy several walking trails that wind through the wood, offering stunning views and opportunities for wildlife observation. There are also picnic areas and benches dotted throughout the wood, providing a peaceful setting for relaxation and contemplation.

Overall, Allt Nant-gwyn is a tranquil and enchanting wood, offering a sanctuary of natural beauty in the heart of Carmarthenshire.

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Allt Nant-gwyn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.888731/-4.3771527 or Grid Reference SN3623. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pontdroed Felin Newydd / Felin Newydd footbridge

Pontdroed yn rhychwantu nant ddi-enw gerllaw'r Felin Newydd (jyst mewn golwg yn y pellter). Mae'r nant hefyd yn ffinio dau blwyf, sef Abernant a Llannewydd. Noder y rhyd. Mae'r hen heol yn dringo'r bryn i gyfeiriad Ffarm Shidenyn a phan roedd y felin yn ei hanterth gwelid, yn sicr, lawer o fynd a dod arni. Heddiw, ambell gerddwr sydd yn ei defnyddio. A footbridge spanning an unnamed stream near Felin Newydd (trans. New Mill), just visible in the distance. The stream also acts an administrative boundary for two parishes, Abernant and Newchurch. Note the ford. The road leads up the hill in the direction of Shidenyn Farm. Without doubt, when the mill was working the old road would have seen much coming and going. Today, only the occasional walker uses it.

Alan Richards

Llwybr ceffyl Ty'r Eglwys / Ty'r Eglwys bridleway

Llwybr ceffyl dymunol gerllaw Ffarm Ty'r Eglwys, Llannewydd. A fine bridleway near Ty'r Eglwys Farm (trans. Church House), Newchurch.

Alan Richards

Cwm Tawel

Llwybr cyhoeddus ym mhen uchaf Cwm Tawel nid nepell o Lannewydd Public footpath at the higher end of Cwm Tawel (trans. quiet valley) near Newchurch.

Alan Richards

Blaen-ffrwd, Eglwysnewydd

Blaen-ffrwd farm is on the left. See also SN3725 : Blaen-ffrwd, Eglwysnewydd viewed from about the same point.

Roger W Haworth

Llwybr Ty'r Eglwys / Ty'r Eglwys path

Llwybr ceffyl yn agosau at Ffarm Ty'r Eglwys. Bridleway approaching Ty'r Eglwys Farm (trans. church house).

Alan Richards

Llwybr Pantycendy Hall / Pantycendy path

Gât fochyn ar lwybr cyhoeddus sy'n mynd heibio i Neuadd Pantycendy. Kissing gate on a path that goes past Pantycendy Hall (poss. from Pantycefndu i.e. black ridge hollow?)

Alan Richards

Llwybr Felin Newydd / Felin Newydd path

Gatiau a gwifren bigog yn rhwystro'r llwybr cyhoeddus uwchlaw'r Felin Newydd. Gates and barbed wire obstruct a public footpath above Felin Newydd (trans. new mill).

Alan Richards

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost on the north side of the road. It marks a point 128.827m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Old Milestone off the A484, Bwlchnewydd, Cynwyl Elfed Parish

South west of the A484, in parish of Cynwyl Elfed (Carmarthenshire District), Pen-rhiw-crynfryn, North of Bwlchnewydd. Inscription reads:- FROM CARMARTHEN 5 MILES TO NEWCASTLE 14 MILES Grade II listed by Cadw. Reference Number: 23987 Link

Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: CAM_CMCA05.

Milestone Society

Ford below Penygaer Farm

This ford is found at Felin Newydd at the start of the now blocked byway leading up to Shidenyn Farm. The next farm upstream is Pen Y Gaer Farm which featured in the BBC film Borrowed Pasture which featured two Polish soldiers trying to make a living on the farm and was narrated by Richard Burton.

John Walton