Allt Pen-ddol-gader

Wood, Forest in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Allt Pen-ddol-gader

Junction near Crug-y-bwdran The first of several junctions near Crug-y-bwdran above Rhydycymerau
Junction near Crug-y-bwdran Credit: Oliver Strange

Allt Pen-ddol-gader is a charming wood located in Carmarthenshire, a county in southwest Wales. Nestled within the stunning landscape of the Brecon Beacons National Park, this forest offers visitors a serene and picturesque setting to explore and enjoy nature.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Allt Pen-ddol-gader is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, and beech, creating a rich and vibrant canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife.

Visitors to Allt Pen-ddol-gader can wander along well-marked trails that wind their way through the woodland, offering opportunities for scenic walks and peaceful reflection. The forest paths lead to a tranquil stream that meanders through the wood, adding to the idyllic atmosphere and providing a habitat for aquatic creatures.

The wood is also a haven for birdwatchers, with a multitude of species inhabiting the area. From the melodious song of the blackbird to the distinctive call of the woodpecker, there is always a symphony of birdlife to be heard within the trees.

Allt Pen-ddol-gader is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its breathtaking scenery, tranquil ambiance, and abundant wildlife, this forest offers a truly immersive and rejuvenating experience for all who venture into its leafy embrace.

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Allt Pen-ddol-gader Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.051613/-4.1115539 or Grid Reference SN5541. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Junction near Crug-y-bwdran The first of several junctions near Crug-y-bwdran above Rhydycymerau
Junction near Crug-y-bwdran
The first of several junctions near Crug-y-bwdran above Rhydycymerau
Llwybr ger Dol-gader/ Path near Dol-gader Cerddwyr yn dilyn llwybr cyhoeddus ger adfeilion Dol-gader.

Walkers following a public footpath near the ruins of Dol-gader (trans. ?hill meadow).
Llwybr ger Dol-gader/ Path near Dol-gader
Cerddwyr yn dilyn llwybr cyhoeddus ger adfeilion Dol-gader. Walkers following a public footpath near the ruins of Dol-gader (trans. ?hill meadow).
Croesffordd ar y B4337 / Crossroads on the B4337 Croesffordd ar y B4337 ger anhedd-dy o'r enw Bwlch Caeermalwas.

A crossroads on the B4337 near a property known as Bwlch Caermalwas.
Croesffordd ar y B4337 / Crossroads on the B4337
Croesffordd ar y B4337 ger anhedd-dy o'r enw Bwlch Caeermalwas. A crossroads on the B4337 near a property known as Bwlch Caermalwas.
Heol fach wledig / Rural minor road Heol fach ddymunol ger Caermalws Fawr.

A minor road near Caermalws Fawr.
Heol fach wledig / Rural minor road
Heol fach ddymunol ger Caermalws Fawr. A minor road near Caermalws Fawr.
Cyffordd o heolydd bach / A junction of minor roads Cyffordd o heolydd bach ger Llwyndrysi.

A junction of minor roads near Llwyndrysi (trans. bramble grove).
Cyffordd o heolydd bach / A junction of minor roads
Cyffordd o heolydd bach ger Llwyndrysi. A junction of minor roads near Llwyndrysi (trans. bramble grove).
Heol fach wledig / Rural minor road Heol fach wledig ger Llwyndrysi.

A minor road near Llwyndrysi (trans. bramble grove).
Heol fach wledig / Rural minor road
Heol fach wledig ger Llwyndrysi. A minor road near Llwyndrysi (trans. bramble grove).
Heol fach ger Pantycrwys / Minor road near Pantyycrwys Rhes o goed ar heol fach ger Ffarm Pantycrwys.

A row of trees on a minor road near Pantycrwys Farm (trans. hollow of ?crosses).
Heol fach ger Pantycrwys / Minor road near Pantyycrwys
Rhes o goed ar heol fach ger Ffarm Pantycrwys. A row of trees on a minor road near Pantycrwys Farm (trans. hollow of ?crosses).
Ffarm Pantycrwys / Pantycrwys Farm Heol fach yn mynd heibio i Ffarm Pantycrwys.

A minor road passes Pantycrwys Farm (trans. hollow of ?crosses).
Ffarm Pantycrwys / Pantycrwys Farm
Heol fach yn mynd heibio i Ffarm Pantycrwys. A minor road passes Pantycrwys Farm (trans. hollow of ?crosses).
Hen heol goll wrth Bantycrwys / An old lost road at Pantycrwys Carreg ddiddorol, hen bostyn gât mae'n debyg, ar hen heol goll wrth ymyl Ffarm Panycrwys.

An interesting stone, probably an old gate post, on a now lost road at Pantycrwys Farm (trans. hollow of ?crosses).
Hen heol goll wrth Bantycrwys / An old lost road at Pantycrwys
Carreg ddiddorol, hen bostyn gât mae'n debyg, ar hen heol goll wrth ymyl Ffarm Panycrwys. An interesting stone, probably an old gate post, on a now lost road at Pantycrwys Farm (trans. hollow of ?crosses).
Ordnance Survey Rivet This OS rivet can be found on the rock SW side of the road. It marks a point 322.308m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet
This OS rivet can be found on the rock SW side of the road. It marks a point 322.308m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet This OS rivet can be found on a rock in the field west side of the road. It marks a point 313.875m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet
This OS rivet can be found on a rock in the field west side of the road. It marks a point 313.875m above mean sea level.
Crug y Bwdran Heneb o'r Oes Efydd a elwir Crug y Bwdran. Pan y'i cloddiwyd yn 1924 fe ddaethpwyd o hyd i ddarnau o wrn.

A Bronze Age monument known as Crug y Bwdran. When excavated in 1924 sixteen fragments of urn were discovered.
Crug y Bwdran
Heneb o'r Oes Efydd a elwir Crug y Bwdran. Pan y'i cloddiwyd yn 1924 fe ddaethpwyd o hyd i ddarnau o wrn. A Bronze Age monument known as Crug y Bwdran. When excavated in 1924 sixteen fragments of urn were discovered.
Maenhir / Standing Stone Maenhir o'r Oes Efydd mewn planhigfa gonifferaidd. Mae'n bosibl y bu'r garreg yn un o wyth maen a safai mewn rhes cyn iddynt gael eu disnistrio gan goedwigo. 

A Bronze Age standing stone located within a conifer plantation and possibly the only survivor of eight recorded stones which made up a stone row. Sadly, the row was destroyed by afforestation
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Maenhir / Standing Stone
Maenhir o'r Oes Efydd mewn planhigfa gonifferaidd. Mae'n bosibl y bu'r garreg yn un o wyth maen a safai mewn rhes cyn iddynt gael eu disnistrio gan goedwigo. A Bronze Age standing stone located within a conifer plantation and possibly the only survivor of eight recorded stones which made up a stone row. Sadly, the row was destroyed by afforestation LinkExternal link
Crossroads The crossroads at SN 543 397.
Crossroads
The crossroads at SN 543 397.
Junction The junction at SN 553 395.
Junction
The junction at SN 553 395.
Crossroads on Mynydd Llanybyther
Crossroads on Mynydd Llanybyther
View down the road to Rhydcymerau On the horizon is the Black Mountain.
View down the road to Rhydcymerau
On the horizon is the Black Mountain.
Forestry entrance and car park The car park is accessed through the turning on the right.
Forestry entrance and car park
The car park is accessed through the turning on the right.
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Allt Pen-ddol-gader is located at Grid Ref: SN5541 (Lat: 52.051613, Lng: -4.1115539)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///districts.risk.emulating. Near Lampeter, Ceredigion

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