Wern-gogas Covert

Wood, Forest in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Wern-gogas Covert

Wern-gogas Covert is a small woodland area located in Caernarfonshire, Wales. Situated near the village of Llanrug, it covers an area of approximately 10 hectares. The woodland is part of the larger Wern-gogas estate, known for its scenic beauty and rich biodiversity.

The woodland predominantly consists of native deciduous trees, including oak, birch, and beech, which create a dense canopy, providing shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to its natural charm.

Wern-gogas Covert offers a tranquil environment for nature enthusiasts, providing opportunities for walking, birdwatching, and exploring the local flora and fauna. The woodland is home to various species of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers.

The woodland also has a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to navigate through the area easily. The paths wind through the trees, offering glimpses of a small stream that runs through the forest, providing a soothing soundtrack of running water.

Wern-gogas Covert is a cherished natural gem in Caernarfonshire, attracting locals and tourists alike. Its peaceful atmosphere, picturesque scenery, and diverse wildlife make it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature.

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Wern-gogas Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.195896/-4.185784 or Grid Reference SH5468. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Plas Dinorwig

Ceri Thomas

Cychod Felinheli / Boats at Felinheli

Ceri Thomas

The Menai Straits from Plas Newydd

High tide.

Eric Marsh

B4547 near Tyddyn-Forgan

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Bends on the B4547

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Bridge over the B4547

The B4547 passes under the A487 (Y Felinheli bypass).

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A487 at Junction 9 of the North Wales Expressway

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A487, Y Felinheli Bypass

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Layby on the Westbound A487

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Lifting Bridge, Former Slate Dock, Y Felinheli

Chris Andrews

Gatehouse, Vaynol Estate

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Vaynol Estate Wall, Menai Straits

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Coed yr Eglwys

Church Wood

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

Dock at NW edge of Vaynol Park

Constructed in the mid-nineteenth century (before 1871) to facilitate the transportation of supplies, particularly coal, to and from Vaynol Park.

David Dixon

Y Faenol yn ystod Gwyl Gȇm Cymru / The Vaynol during the Welsh Game Fair

Ceri Thomas

Gwyl Gȇm Cymru / Welsh Game Fair

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Moving caravans at Y Felinheli

Back in 1974 before the road connection via the Britannia Bridge was completed this was how static caravans were transported to Anglesey. These two look precarious on the raft in the harbour at Y Felinheli (usually referred to as Port Dinorwic in those days) but the operators obviously knew what they were doing.

Stephen McKay

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Wern-gogas Covert is located at Grid Ref: SH5468 (Lat: 53.195896, Lng: -4.185784)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales