Beddgelert Forest

Wood, Forest in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Beddgelert Forest

Snowdon Ranger Path/Welsh Highland Railway Line Near to the end of the Snowdon Ranger path, which takes you to the summit of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. Here the path crosses the restored Welsh Highland Railway line, with Llyn Cwellyn in the distance. — Snowdon Ranger Path/Welsh Highland Railway Line Credit: Andrew Woodvine

Beddgelert Forest is a beautiful woodland located in the county of Caernarfonshire, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 700 hectares, it is nestled within the Snowdonia National Park, offering visitors a serene and picturesque natural environment.

The forest is primarily composed of coniferous trees, including pine and spruce, creating a dense and enchanting canopy. These trees provide a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, such as red squirrels, badgers, and various bird species. The forest is also known for its vibrant carpets of bluebells during the spring season.

Within the forest, there are numerous well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. The trails cater to different abilities, from easy strolls to more challenging hikes. Along these paths, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, including the impressive peak of Mount Snowdon.

Beddgelert Forest is also home to the enchanting Aberglaslyn Pass, a deep gorge carved by the swirling waters of the River Glaslyn. This dramatic landscape offers stunning views and is a popular spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts.

The forest is easily accessible, with a car park located near the village of Beddgelert. Visitors can also reach the forest by public transport, with regular bus services available.

Overall, Beddgelert Forest is a haven of natural beauty, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Welsh countryside.

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Beddgelert Forest Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.063731/-4.1438453 or Grid Reference SH5653. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Snowdon Ranger Path/Welsh Highland Railway Line

Near to the end of the Snowdon Ranger path, which takes you to the summit of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. Here the path crosses the restored Welsh Highland Railway line, with Llyn Cwellyn in the distance.

Andrew Woodvine

Llyn y Gader

With Bwlch Cwm Llan on the horizon.

David Medcalf

Barrier on the Rhyd Ddu path

It looks as if it might be tricky to pass, but there's a passage for walkers and bikers on the right.

David Medcalf

A gate on the bridleway

Designed so that it can be opened from horseback or whilst on a bike. One-way gates like this are less successful for that.

David Medcalf

Welsh Highland Railway train near Rhyd-Ddu

Welsh Highland Railway Garratt NGG-16 locomotive No. 143 and its train have just departed from Rhyd-Ddu on its way to Caernarvon. Snowdon is in the background.

Bob Walters

Boggy fields below Y Garn

There are ruined sheepfolds by the wall on the far side of the valley bottom.

Christine Johnstone

Path to Llyn y Dywarchen

The reservoir is used by a local angling club and the gated entrance was locked.

Christine Johnstone

Between Clogwynygarreg and Bryn Gwyn

On the western perimeter of Llyn y Dywarchen reservoir.

Christine Johnstone

Clogwyn, a ruined cottage alongside the road to Nantlle

The cottage is shown on large-scale OS maps surveyed in the 1880s. A damaged slate sign on the windowsill reads 'Clogwyn Fawr[?] lle qwyd y Brodyr Francis', which I think in English is 'Clogwyn, where the Francis brothers were'.

Christine Johnstone

Track across the southern flank of Foel Rudd

Looking north from Clogwyn on the Rhyd Ddu - Nantlle road.

Christine Johnstone

Ruined building below the road at Clogwyn

Like SH5553 : Clogwyn, a ruined cottage alongside the road to Nantlle, this too is shown on the large-scale OS map surveyed in the 1880s.

Christine Johnstone

Blaen Dyffryn Gwyrfai / The head of the Gwyrfai Valley

This image captures a number of topographical features - the improved pastures south of Llyn Cwellyn, coniferous woodland, Llyn y Gader in the middle distance, with Moel Hebog beyond.

Ceri Thomas

Pen deheuol Llyn Cwellyn / The southern end of Llyn Cwellyn

Ceri Thomas

Fridd Isaf Slate Quarry

Ambient light B & W landscape image of Fridd Isaf Slate Quarry, Rhyu Dhu station. The former quarry is on the section of footpath that runs from Rhyu Dhu station. To where the footpath divides one leads to Snowdon the other goes toward Y Aran. Image shows the above 'ground level' walls, part of the 'below ground' workings. With a gap in the middle background, leading to the other side of the workings. Quarry's location is visible from the station as a nearby rock, earth outcrop. From the quarry other small slate workings, remains of are visible in the area.

D M Wilmot

Looking towards the cloud-covered summit of Yr Wyddfa

Yr Wyddfa is the Welsh name for Snowdon and increasingly used to refer to the mountain.

David Medcalf

Stile on Y Garn (Nantlle Ridge) with Y Wyddfa in the background

Ben Meyrick

Walking by the track

The path from the car park to the start of the Snowdon Ranger path runs beside the Welsh Highland Railway track.

Bill Harrison

Looking towards Llyn Cwellyn...

...with Mynydd Mawr (elev. 698 m) (left) and Craig Cwmbychan (elev. 592 m) (right) in the background. The BGS interactive map tells us that they are part of the same unnamed igneous intrusion of microgranite (igneous bedrock formed between 485.4 and 443.8 million years ago during the Ordovician period).

Bill Harrison

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Beddgelert Forest is located at Grid Ref: SH5653 (Lat: 53.063731, Lng: -4.1438453)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales