Allt Penllwyniorwg

Wood, Forest in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Allt Penllwyniorwg

Danycoed Halt The view of the Halt on the Gwili Preserved Railway. — Danycoed Halt Credit: Gordon Griffiths

Allt Penllwyniorwg is a picturesque wood located in the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Spanning an area of approximately 200 acres, it is a charming forest that offers a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is situated on a steep hillside, providing visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. It is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty.

The wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, badgers, and a wide range of bird species. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, nuthatches, and various songbirds while exploring the forest trails.

There are several well-marked paths that wind their way through the wood, catering to different levels of fitness and ability. These paths provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the forest at their own pace, immersing themselves in the tranquility of nature. Along the way, there are seating areas and picnic spots where one can take a break and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Allt Penllwyniorwg is a popular destination for families, walkers, and nature lovers, offering a chance to reconnect with the natural world and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, this wood has something to offer everyone who appreciates the beauty and serenity of a well-preserved forest.

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Allt Penllwyniorwg Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.909345/-4.3380102 or Grid Reference SN3926. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Danycoed Halt

The view of the Halt on the Gwili Preserved Railway.

Gordon Griffiths

Hen heol Cwmdwyfran old road

Cerddwyr yn dilyn hen heol heb darmac o Ffarm Foel Isaf hyd at bentref Cwmdwyfran Walkers following an unsurfaced road from Foel Isaf Farm (trans. lower farm of the bare hill) to the village of Cwmdwyfran (trans. valley of the two crow streams)

Alan Richards

Cwm Tawel Woods, Cwmdwyfran

Llwybr cyhoeddus yng Nghoed Cwm Tawel. A'r llwybr o Glwb Golff Caerfyrddin i lawr yr allt at yr A484 gerllaw cyn dafarn y Rock & Fountain Public footpath in Cwm Tawel Woods. The path commences from Carmarthen Golf Club and descends through the woods towards the A484 and the former Rock and Fountain Public House

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

Conwil station remains, 1992

View southward, towards Carmarthen: ex-Great Western Carmarthen - Aberystwyth line, closed 22/2/65. (See also SN3826 : Conwil Station, from train).

Ben Brooksbank

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.

Martyn Harries

Triangulation Pillar (S2339)

Newchurch Secondary Triangulation Pillar carries Flush Bracket S2339 which marks a point 238.223m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

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

Ger / Near Rhydymarchog

Cerddwyr ar heol fach ger Rhyd y Marchog. Walkers on a minor road near Rhyd y Marchog (trans. Knightsford).

Alan Richards

Ffoslyn Isaf

Traditional farmhouse - barn conversion 30+ years ago - now a smallholding for the Roscoe family

Frank Roscoe

Quarry Scene

A vast quantity of stone has been removed from the hillside in this quarry over many years. Young trees have sprung up on the rubble and rock waste below the cliff face.

Marion Phillips

Quarry with New Uses

It is some years since stone was taken from this quarry and the rock face is covered in trees and undergrowth. The quarry is now used for the storage of such things as railway sleepers and telegraph poles.

Marion Phillips

12th century "new church" at Llannewydd/Newchurch

(From a display board opposite the church.) "As early as the 12th century AD, Newchurch was known as Eglwys Newydd. This suggests that the present parish church was a Norman foundation replacing an earlier Celtic church, quite possibly that of Llanfihangel Crosfeint which was demolished in 1847. The parish of Newchurch was held and valued by Carmarthen Priory in the Middle Ages. At one time the Prior lived at Carmarthen Castle, and, as a result, the area inside the castle walls was made a part of Newchurch parish."The church is dedicated to Sant Mihangel/Saint Michael.

Colin Bell