Coed Plâs-y-bryn

Wood, Forest in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Coed Plâs-y-bryn

Cambr croes / Cross cambre Note the angle of the traffic cones compared with the upright telephone pole. — Cambr croes / Cross cambre Credit: Ceri Thomas

Coed Plâs-y-bryn is a picturesque woodland area located in Caernarfonshire, Wales. Situated near the town of Caernarfon, this woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Coed Plâs-y-bryn is characterized by its dense collection of trees, including oak, beech, and pine. These towering trees provide a diverse habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for wildlife observation and birdwatching. Visitors can expect to spot various species of birds, such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, as well as small mammals like badgers, foxes, and squirrels.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These well-maintained paths offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including nearby mountains and the nearby Menai Strait.

Coed Plâs-y-bryn also offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy, including picnic areas and benches for relaxation. The tranquil atmosphere of the woodland makes it an ideal spot for family outings or a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Coed Plâs-y-bryn is a captivating woodland that showcases the natural beauty of Caernarfonshire. With its diverse wildlife, scenic views, and peaceful ambiance, it is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a serene getaway amidst nature.

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Coed Plâs-y-bryn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.11248/-4.2613264 or Grid Reference SH4859. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cambr croes / Cross cambre

Note the angle of the traffic cones compared with the upright telephone pole.

Ceri Thomas

Dyffryn Gwyrfai

Note the lush lowland pastures compared with the bleak uplands in the background.

Ceri Thomas

Dinas Dinoethwy

Possibly the site of an iron age settlement, although the evidence is inconclusive.

Ceri Thomas

Pont dros ffordd osgoi Bontnewydd / Bridge over the Bontnewydd bypass

Ceri Thomas

Capel Glanrhyd

Ceri Thomas

Taith gerdded elusennol / Charity walk (2)

Ceri Thomas

The church at Dinas

David Medcalf

Public bridleway to Bontnewydd

A field edge footpath.

Christine Johnstone

GiÃ¢t fach mewn wal carreg sych

This small gate off a bridleway leads to no path or building, just a field.

Christine Johnstone

Llwybr march, edrych i'r gorllewin / Bridleway, looking west

Walled and hedged and becoming increasing overgrown.

Christine Johnstone

Defaid, rhai ag ŵyn / Sheep, some with lambs

On the north side of the bridleway, near Bodwyn.

Christine Johnstone

Coeden wedi cwympo ar y llwybr / fallen tree on the path

Been down for some time, looking at the wear from people climbing over it.

Christine Johnstone

GiÃ¢t ar y llwybr / Gate on the path

A kissing gate on a public bridleway.

Christine Johnstone

Camfa a giÃ¢t ger y porthdy / Stile and gate near the lodge

On a public bridleway. The steps are narrow but very secure, as is the handrail at the top.

Christine Johnstone

Rhaeadr ar yr afon Gwyrfai / Waterfall on Afon Gwyrfai

The OS map surveyed in 1888 shows a wool factory upstream of here and a water-powered corn mill downstream. The farm here is called Dol Pandy - 'pandy' being Welsh for fulling mill.

Christine Johnstone

Coed ar derfyn cae blaenorol / Trees on a former field boundary

The large-scale OS maps surveyed in 1888 and 1898 show a track to Ty'n y Coed following the line of the trees. It is not shown on the map revised in 1913.

Christine Johnstone