Coed Crawley

Wood, Forest in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Coed Crawley

Coed Crawley is a dense woodland located in the county of Caernarfonshire, Wales. Spanning over a vast area, it is renowned for its picturesque natural beauty and rich biodiversity. The woodland is situated in close proximity to the village of Crawley, which adds to its accessibility and popularity among locals and visitors alike.

The forest is dominated by a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, which contribute to its lush green landscape throughout the year. These trees provide a habitat for numerous wildlife species, such as red squirrels, badgers, and various bird species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Coed Crawley offers a range of recreational activities and facilities for visitors to enjoy. There are well-maintained walking trails that meander through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. The forest is also a popular destination for cyclists, with designated cycling routes that provide an exhilarating experience amidst the serene surroundings.

For those seeking a more leisurely experience, Coed Crawley offers several picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal surrounded by nature. Additionally, there are designated camping spots for those wishing to spend a night under the starry sky, immersing themselves in the tranquility of the forest.

Overall, Coed Crawley in Caernarfonshire is a captivating woodland that invites visitors to immerse themselves in its natural beauty and explore the diverse flora and fauna it has to offer. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, an adventurous bike ride, or simply a peaceful picnic, this forest provides a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Coed Crawley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.211805/-4.1919108 or Grid Reference SH5370. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Plas Newydd

Ceri Thomas

Plas Newydd

View of the house and the Menai Straits beyond.

Eric Marsh

The Menai Straits from Plas Newydd

High tide.

Eric Marsh

Defending Plas Newydd

Cannons facing the Menai Straits

Eric Marsh

A487 at Junction 9 of the North Wales Expressway

David Dixon

Plas Newydd

Chris Andrews

Garden feature at Plas Newydd

A fountain in the upper terrace garden at Plas Newydd.

Jeff Buck

Plas Newydd, Anglesey

Plas Newydd (New Mansion in English) has Tudor origins but it was in the 18th century that Sir Nicholas Bayly transformed the house in an architectural style that had echoes of Welsh castles. The house later passed to the Paget family by marriage and Henry Paget was given the title Marquess of Anglesey for his bravery at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The present Marquess continues to live here, but the 7th Marquess gave the house to the National Trust in 1976 and it is open to the public. The building is grade II* listed.

Jeff Buck

Tourist boat on the Menai Strait (Afon Menai)

A tourist boat on the Menai Strait next to Plas Newydd.

Jeff Buck

Plas Newydd House

A country house set in gardens, parkland and woodland on the north bank of the Menai Strait. The house is Grade I-listed as "an important example of an eighteenth century country house" (Cadw reference 5462 Link

). Plas Newydd was given to the National Trust by the 7th Marquess of Anglesey in 1976.

David Dixon

Plas Newydd

). Plas Newydd was given to the National Trust by the 7th Marquess of Anglesey in 1976.

David Dixon

Plas Newydd House, Rex Whistler Room

Plas Newydd is famous for its association with the painter Rex Whistler. The North Wing of the mansion was entirely remodelled in 1935-6; its principal feature is the Rex Whistler Room which contains the artist's last and largest mural, completed in 1940. The mural, “Capriccio” (Link

) was designed as an imaginary view from the windows of Plas Newydd House over the Menai Strait and Snowdonia, mixed with classical architecture. It was originally commissioned in 1936 for the recently-completed dining room.

David Dixon

HMS Conway on the Menai Strait

HMS Conway was a naval training school or "school ship", founded in 1859 and housed for most of her life aboard a 19th-century wooden ship of the line. The ship was originally stationed on the Mersey but was moved to the Menai Strait to escape the bombing of Liverpool Docks during World War II. This photograph shows the Conway moored off Plas Newydd. It was taken in March 2022, but is clearly an illusion as the ship sank almost 70 years ago! She ran aground whilst being towed back to Birkenhead for a refit in 1953. See Link

(The Friends of HMS Conway) and SH5269 : HMS Conway Memorial at Plas Newydd for an explanation of the “illusion”.

David Dixon

HMS Conway Memorial at Plas Newydd

HMS Conway was a naval training school or "school ship", founded in 1859 and housed for most of her life aboard a 19th-century wooden ship of the line. The ship was originally stationed on the Mersey but was moved to the Menai Strait to escape the bombing of Liverpool Docks during World War II. She ran aground and sank whilst being towed back to Birkenhead for a refit in 1953. This memorial was installed at her old dock in 2018. The image of the HMS Conway has been painted onto the glass so that when you look through it, the ship appears to be still on her old mooring (SH5269 : HMS Conway on the Menai Strait). See Link

(Menai Heritage) for more information about HMS Conway and Link

(The Friends of HMS Conway) for more information about the memorial.

David Dixon