Hen-feddau Wood

Wood, Forest in Cardiganshire

Wales

Hen-feddau Wood

Lane leading past Falcondale Lake
Lane leading past Falcondale Lake Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Hen-feddau Wood is a charming woodland located in the county of Cardiganshire, Wales. Spanning across an area of approximately 100 hectares, this ancient forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the beautiful Welsh countryside.

The woodland is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, birch, beech, and rowan. These trees provide a dense canopy, creating a cool and shaded environment even during the warm summer months. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Hen-feddau Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and animal spotting. Visitors may catch a glimpse of red kites soaring overhead, or spot elusive woodland creatures such as badgers, foxes, and squirrels. The forest also provides a habitat for a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers and nuthatches.

The woodland offers a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths meander through the forest, leading to picturesque viewpoints and hidden clearings. The peaceful ambience of Hen-feddau Wood makes it a popular spot for leisurely walks, picnics, and family outings.

Located in the heart of Cardiganshire, Hen-feddau Wood is easily accessible by car and public transport. The forest is open to the public year-round, with no entrance fees. Visitors are advised to bring sturdy footwear and to respect the natural environment by taking their rubbish with them.

Overall, Hen-feddau Wood offers a captivating escape into nature, providing a serene and picturesque retreat for visitors of all ages.

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Hen-feddau Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.128041/-4.0956474 or Grid Reference SN5649. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lane leading past Falcondale Lake
Lane leading past Falcondale Lake
A485 near Dyffryn Farm
A485 near Dyffryn Farm
Road to Lampeter Bowls Club and to tennis courts, Road to sports facilities at Lampeter.
Road to Lampeter Bowls Club and to tennis courts,
Road to sports facilities at Lampeter.
Timber Lorry sheding its load Fortunately nobody was hurt.
Timber Lorry sheding its load
Fortunately nobody was hurt.
St Mary's Church, Maestir <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://coflein.gov.uk/cy/safle/310150/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://coflein.gov.uk/cy/safle/310150/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Mary's Church, Maestir
Falcondale Lake
Falcondale Lake
Country Lane North of Lampeter/Llanbedr Pont Stefan
Country Lane North of Lampeter/Llanbedr Pont Stefan
Olwen Farmstead and Fields I had hoped to get a decent photograph of Castell Olwen but sadly the trees completely obscure it from this angle.
Olwen Farmstead and Fields
I had hoped to get a decent photograph of Castell Olwen but sadly the trees completely obscure it from this angle.
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Lampeter, St. Peter’s Church Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD).
Height (1972): 136.9200m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1971. Description: TWR ST PETERS CH W FACE SW ANG. 0.5m above ground. 2nd Order BM.

Context: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7506634">SN5748 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Lampeter, St. Peter’s Church</a>
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Lampeter, St. Peter’s Church
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height (1972): 136.9200m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1971. Description: TWR ST PETERS CH W FACE SW ANG. 0.5m above ground. 2nd Order BM. Context: SN5748 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Lampeter, St. Peter’s Church
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Lampeter, St. Peter’s Church Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD).
Height (1972): 136.9200m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1971. Description: TWR ST PETERS CH W FACE SW ANG. 0.5m above ground. 2nd Order BM.

Close-up: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7506633">SN5748 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Lampeter, St. Peter’s Church</a>
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Lampeter, St. Peter’s Church
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height (1972): 136.9200m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1971. Description: TWR ST PETERS CH W FACE SW ANG. 0.5m above ground. 2nd Order BM. Close-up: SN5748 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Lampeter, St. Peter’s Church
A485 at Lampeter town boundary
A485 at Lampeter town boundary
A475 Llanwnnen Road
A475 Llanwnnen Road
OSBM Flush Bracket S0451 - Lampeter Town Hall Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD).  
Height (1955): 121.2122m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1971. Description: FB S0451 E FACE TOWN HALL. 0.9m above ground. 1st Order BM.  (Listed as a cut mark in the current OS database)

The bracket was used on the Lampeter to Llandovery secondary line of the Second Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales in 1942. It was levelled with a height of 397.758' above OD (Newlyn). Description: Flush Bracket on SE angle of Town Hall. Abstract A 491: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C11178833" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C11178833">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> [OS 54/154]

The bracket was used on the Lampeter to Llandovery line (G098) of the Third Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales in 1955.  It was levelled with a height of 397.740' above OD (Newlyn).  Abstract G 65: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/details?Uri=C11264473" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/details?Uri=C11264473">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  [OS 54/754]

Context: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7518122">SN5748 : OSBM Flush Bracket S0451 - Lampeter Town Hall</a>
OSBM Flush Bracket S0451 - Lampeter Town Hall
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height (1955): 121.2122m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1971. Description: FB S0451 E FACE TOWN HALL. 0.9m above ground. 1st Order BM. (Listed as a cut mark in the current OS database) The bracket was used on the Lampeter to Llandovery secondary line of the Second Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales in 1942. It was levelled with a height of 397.758' above OD (Newlyn). Description: Flush Bracket on SE angle of Town Hall. Abstract A 491: LinkExternal link [OS 54/154] The bracket was used on the Lampeter to Llandovery line (G098) of the Third Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales in 1955. It was levelled with a height of 397.740' above OD (Newlyn). Abstract G 65: LinkExternal link [OS 54/754] Context: SN5748 : OSBM Flush Bracket S0451 - Lampeter Town Hall
OSBM Flush Bracket S0451 - Lampeter Town Hall Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD).  
Height (1955): 121.2122m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1971. Description: FB S0451 E FACE TOWN HALL. 0.9m above ground. 1st Order BM.  (Listed as a cut mark in the current OS database)

The bracket was used on the Lampeter to Llandovery secondary line of the Second Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales in 1942. It was levelled with a height of 397.758' above OD (Newlyn). Description: Flush Bracket on SE angle of Town Hall. Abstract A 491: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C11178833" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C11178833">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> [OS 54/154]

The bracket was used on the Lampeter to Llandovery line (G098) of the Third Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales in 1955.  It was levelled with a height of 397.740' above OD (Newlyn).  Abstract G 65: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/details?Uri=C11264473" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/details?Uri=C11264473">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  [OS 54/754]

Close-up: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7518118">SN5748 : OSBM Flush Bracket S0451 - Lampeter Town Hall</a>
OSBM Flush Bracket S0451 - Lampeter Town Hall
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height (1955): 121.2122m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1971. Description: FB S0451 E FACE TOWN HALL. 0.9m above ground. 1st Order BM. (Listed as a cut mark in the current OS database) The bracket was used on the Lampeter to Llandovery secondary line of the Second Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales in 1942. It was levelled with a height of 397.758' above OD (Newlyn). Description: Flush Bracket on SE angle of Town Hall. Abstract A 491: LinkExternal link [OS 54/154] The bracket was used on the Lampeter to Llandovery line (G098) of the Third Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales in 1955. It was levelled with a height of 397.740' above OD (Newlyn). Abstract G 65: LinkExternal link [OS 54/754] Close-up: SN5748 : OSBM Flush Bracket S0451 - Lampeter Town Hall
Grazing north-west of Lampeter, Ceredigion Cattle and the steep hillsides of Cwm Nant Creuddyn on a wet morning.
Grazing north-west of Lampeter, Ceredigion
Cattle and the steep hillsides of Cwm Nant Creuddyn on a wet morning.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G3326 This can be found on the roadside wall of a building at Glan-Denys.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm10589" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm10589">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G3326
This can be found on the roadside wall of a building at Glan-Denys. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Corrugated iron barns at Dderigoch Range of hoop-topped barns with a lean-to at the N end. Adjoins A482 road between Llanbedr Pont Steffan and Felin Fach
Corrugated iron barns at Dderigoch
Range of hoop-topped barns with a lean-to at the N end. Adjoins A482 road between Llanbedr Pont Steffan and Felin Fach
View of Glan Denys area from Long Wood above Allt-Goch View across the shallow valley of the Afon Dulas and the route of the former Aberystwyth to Carmarthen railway line at its junction with the Aberaeron branch.
View of Glan Denys area from Long Wood above Allt-Goch
View across the shallow valley of the Afon Dulas and the route of the former Aberystwyth to Carmarthen railway line at its junction with the Aberaeron branch.
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Hen-feddau Wood is located at Grid Ref: SN5649 (Lat: 52.128041, Lng: -4.0956474)

Unitary Authority: Ceredigion

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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