Garden Covert

Wood, Forest in Anglesey

Wales

Garden Covert

A4080, west of Malltreath The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai. — A4080, west of Malltreath Credit: David Dixon

Garden Covert, located in Anglesey, is a picturesque wood or forest area that offers visitors a serene and natural escape. Spanning approximately [insert size], this enchanting woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and those seeking tranquility in the great outdoors.

The wood is abundant with diverse vegetation, ranging from towering oak and beech trees to vibrant ferns and wildflowers that carpet the forest floor. The dense canopy of the trees provides shade and creates a cool and refreshing atmosphere, perfect for leisurely strolls on hot summer days.

Walking along the well-maintained trails, visitors can admire the rich biodiversity that thrives within Garden Covert. The woodland is home to a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, which fill the air with their beautiful melodies. Keen observers may also spot small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and foxes darting amongst the undergrowth.

For those looking to delve deeper into the natural wonders of Garden Covert, there are educational boards scattered throughout the wood, providing insights into the local flora and fauna, as well as the history and geology of the area.

Garden Covert offers a peaceful retreat where visitors can reconnect with nature and enjoy the tranquility of the forest. Whether it's a leisurely walk, a picnic among the trees, or simply sitting and listening to the sounds of nature, this woodland sanctuary is a must-visit for anyone seeking a serene and immersive outdoor experience.

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Garden Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.185055/-4.4093608 or Grid Reference SH3968. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A4080, west of Malltreath

The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.

David Dixon

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

Ysgol Bodorgan

Anthony Parkes

Former Military Buildings Associated With RAF Bodorgan

Chris Andrews

A view of Ty Gwyn, Llangadwaladr, Isle of Anglesey

The Old farmhouse known as Ty Gwyn near Llangadwaladr, built before 1734.

Stephen Elwyn RODDICK

A4080 approaching junction with B4422

Near Ty Mawr

John Firth

A4080 through Hermon westwards

Phone box can be seen on the left beyond the turning

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