Coed Mawr

Wood, Forest in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Coed Mawr

St Mary's Church, Kidwelly Taken from the old mill across the river from the church. — St Mary's Church, Kidwelly Credit: Mike Williams

Coed Mawr is a picturesque wooded area located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Covering an expanse of approximately 500 acres, it is known for its beautiful and ancient forest.

The forest is predominantly made up of native tree species such as oak, beech, ash, and birch, creating a diverse and rich habitat for wildlife. The towering trees provide a shady canopy, offering a tranquil and peaceful environment for visitors to explore and enjoy.

Coed Mawr is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. It offers a network of well-maintained walking and hiking trails that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. The trails vary in difficulty, catering to both novice and experienced walkers.

Wildlife thrives within the forest, with a range of bird species, small mammals, and insects making their home here. Birdwatchers will delight in the opportunity to spot species such as the great spotted woodpecker, tawny owl, and red kite. The forest is also home to a variety of flora, including wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Coed Mawr provides a peaceful refuge from the hustle and bustle of daily life, allowing visitors to reconnect with nature and escape the pressures of modern society. Whether it's a leisurely stroll through the woods or a more challenging hike, Coed Mawr offers a serene and breathtaking experience for all who visit.

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Coed Mawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.733869/-4.2780742 or Grid Reference SN4206. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Mary's Church, Kidwelly

Taken from the old mill across the river from the church.

Mike Williams

River Gwendraeth Fach, Kidwelly

River Gwendraeth Fach below the Tin Works Museum, Kidwelly

Mike Williams

Cydweli Industrial Museum

Former tinplate works with preserved steam engine and a re-erected colliery headgear and winding engine from Morlais

Chris Allen

The Burry Port & Gwendraeth Valley Railway

The Burry Port & Gwendraeth Valley railway was built in the late 19th century primarily to carry coal from collieries in the Gwendraeth Valley. In 1909 it was officially converted to carry passengers (though it had done so illegally for a number of years previously). Passenger services eventually ended in 1953 but the line remained open to serve collieries until 1996 when it was closed. Tracks are still in place for most of its length from where it branches from the West Wales line to Cwm Mawr, though in many places the tracks are now completely covered with shrubs and weeds. This picture was taken off the A484 Kidwelly bypass.

Hywel Williams

Road bridge over disused railway line

The railway line that this road crosses was almost completely obscured by trees that looked like they'd been growing for at least 10 years - the tracks, although there, were completely obscured.

Hywel Williams

Level crossing...

This level crossing's signs are looking quite modern - however it's about the only evidence that a railway used to cross this road! The road has obviously been resurfaced since the railway closed and careful examination revealed that the rails are still there - under the tarmac! On both sides, there was some healthy overgrowth - no train has travelled along this line for a long time.

Hywel Williams

Farm gate and pylons

In the middle of rural Wales, a farm gate into a field. Two lines of power lines run over the horizon towards the west.

Hywel Williams

Kidwelly Castle

John Atherton

Kidwelly Tinplate Works

During the early days of its conservation.

Chris Allen

Cydweli Industrial Museum

In situ Cole, Marchent & Morley tandem compound engine that drove the cold rolls. This site is the best, albeit incomplete, example of a traditional hand tinplate works. There is good display material in the main museum building. Following the scraping of the Bramley engine there are just two engines of this type, by this builder still extant in England.

Chris Allen