Back Lodge Wood

Wood, Forest in Anglesey

Wales

Back Lodge Wood

Hermon Hermon is a village on the island of Anglesey. It is located on the A4080 road, roughly halfway between Newborough and Aberffraw, some 6 miles to the southwest of Llangefni. — Hermon Credit: David Dixon

Back Lodge Wood is a stunning forest located in Anglesey, an island off the northwestern coast of Wales. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, the wood is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the beautiful Welsh countryside.

The woodland is predominantly composed of mixed broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense foliage provides a rich habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Visitors to Back Lodge Wood can explore the extensive network of walking trails that meander through the forest. These well-maintained paths offer a variety of routes, catering to all levels of fitness and interest. Along the way, walkers may encounter native wildlife, such as red squirrels, badgers, and a plethora of bird species.

The wood is also notable for its historical significance. It is believed to have been used for timber production in the past, and remnants of old saw pits can still be found within its boundaries. Additionally, the wood is home to a charming Victorian-era lodge, which adds a touch of nostalgia to the overall atmosphere.

Back Lodge Wood offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and historical charm make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a connection with nature and a glimpse into Wales' rich heritage.

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Back Lodge Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.182442/-4.4220263 or Grid Reference SH3867. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hermon

Hermon is a village on the island of Anglesey. It is located on the A4080 road, roughly halfway between Newborough and Aberffraw, some 6 miles to the southwest of Llangefni.

David Dixon

A4080, Hermon

Hermon is a village on the island of Anglesey. It is located on the A4080 road, roughly halfway between Newborough and Aberffraw, some 6 miles to the southwest of Llangefni.

David Dixon

Llangadwaladr, The Old School

Opened on 17th February 1873; one of a number of similar schools built during the nineteenth century prominently sited to form one of the focal points of the village landscape. The school was closed by 1904 and subsequently converted for domestic use. It is a Grade II listed building (Cadw reference 20407 Link

David Dixon

A4080 towards Aberffraw

Travelling westwards here, the A4080 continues as a dead-straight road across the dunes and the Afon Ffraw to reach Aberffraw.

David Dixon

Cattle Grazing, Tywyn Aberffraw

David Dixon

Porth Melin Ifan Owen

Alistair Hare

Former Military Buildings Associated With RAF Bodorgan

Chris Andrews

A4080 through Hermon westwards

Phone box can be seen on the left beyond the turning

John Firth

Sand dunes off A4080

From large lay by

John Firth

A4080 and lay by through sand dunes

Looking west towards Aberffraw

John Firth

Sediments ancient and modern

Looking over an outcrop of the Gwna Melange, a metamorphosed sedimentary rock of Cambrian age to the contemporary sediments of the Malltraeth Sands. The Afon Cefni channel can be seen in the middle distance, at approximately low tide. The sea-washed rock outcrop has a thick growth of lichens.

Jonathan Wilkins

Tideline walkers

A party of geologists walking along the Malltraeth shore on an organised excursion.

Jonathan Wilkins

Concretions in sandstone

Variable cementing of the sandstone, Carboniferous in age, by carbonates has resulted in irregular weathering and the appearance of large, dark-coloured nodules on the eroded surfaces. The presence of bedding planes passing straight through some nodules is indicative of the structure being secondary in nature. The dark colour is largely due to the slow ablation of the surface compared to less heavily-cemented areas, and the surface is stable enough to be colonised by lichens (yellow Caloplaca is prominent).

Jonathan Wilkins

Conglomerate beds

Beds of a pebble conglomerate dip steadily to the right in this image. It is widely regarded as being a basal formation to the local Carboniferous outcrop, but here its position in the stratigraphy is rather obscure. Similar beds can be found at the side of Lligwy Bay SH5087 where limestone is also in evidence.

Jonathan Wilkins

Outcrop of unconformity

At the left of this image rocks belonging to the Gwna Melange can be seen. These are of Pre-Cambrian age and significantly metamorphosed. Falling down and spreading over the ancient topography, a rough cliff-like feature, are much younger rocks comprising a scree of angular debris obviously derived from the Gwna Melange. Higher up the succession, to the top right of the image the sediments are more obviously bedded and fine-grained in nature. The younger sediments are widely regarded to be of Devonian age, but may be Carboniferous as there is a lack of diagnostic fossils. A walking stick is stuck into a small thrust fault in the Gwna Melange for scale.

Jonathan Wilkins