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Duck Pond Wood

Wood, Forest in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Duck Pond Wood

Old Milestone on B4300, Golden Grove There is the remains of an OS rivet on the top of the stone. Inscription reads: FROM / Carmarthen / 12 Miles / To / Llandilo / 2 Milestone Society National ID: CAM_CMLO12
Old Milestone on B4300, Golden Grove Credit: Kirstie Hackett

Duck Pond Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. With its serene atmosphere and lush greenery, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Duck Pond Wood is home to a variety of native tree species, including oak, beech, and birch. The wood is characterized by its dense canopy, which provides shade and shelter to a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors can explore the numerous winding paths that crisscross through the wood, offering a chance to observe the flora and fauna up close.

One of the main attractions of Duck Pond Wood is, as the name suggests, its beautiful duck pond. The pond serves as a habitat for various water birds, including mallards and moorhens. It is a tranquil spot where visitors can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

The wood is also home to a rich array of plant life, with bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns carpeting the forest floor during the spring months. This creates a stunning display of colors and scents, attracting visitors from far and wide.

Duck Pond Wood is equipped with picnic areas and benches, making it an ideal spot for a family outing or a peaceful picnic. It is also a popular destination for birdwatching and photography enthusiasts, who can capture the beauty of the woodland and its inhabitants.

Overall, Duck Pond Wood offers a haven of tranquility and natural beauty, providing an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.86678/-4.0452759 or Grid Reference SN5920. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Milestone on B4300, Golden Grove There is the remains of an OS rivet on the top of the stone. Inscription reads: FROM / Carmarthen / 12 Miles / To / Llandilo / 2 Milestone Society National ID: CAM_CMLO12
Old Milestone on B4300, Golden Grove
There is the remains of an OS rivet on the top of the stone. Inscription reads: FROM / Carmarthen / 12 Miles / To / Llandilo / 2 Milestone Society National ID: CAM_CMLO12
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket (880) This OS Flush Bracket (880) can be found on the south west face of the North Lodge of the Golden Grove/Gelli Aur Estate. It was used during the Second Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales (1912-21) Carmarthen - Llandovery Levelling Line. Also the Third Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales (1950-68) Llandovery - Carmarthen Levelling Line. It marks a point 78.4380ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket (880)
This OS Flush Bracket (880) can be found on the south west face of the North Lodge of the Golden Grove/Gelli Aur Estate. It was used during the Second Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales (1912-21) Carmarthen - Llandovery Levelling Line. Also the Third Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales (1950-68) Llandovery - Carmarthen Levelling Line. It marks a point 78.4380ft above mean sea level.
Gelli Aur Estate, North Lodge South west face of North Lodge.
Gelli Aur Estate, North Lodge
South west face of North Lodge.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket (879) This OS Flush Bracket (879) can be found on the north face of Tollgate Cottage. It was used during the Second Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales (1912-21) Carmarthen - Llandovery Levelling Line. Also the Third Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales (1950-68) Llandovery - Carmarthen Levelling Line. It marks a point 80.8050ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket (879)
This OS Flush Bracket (879) can be found on the north face of Tollgate Cottage. It was used during the Second Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales (1912-21) Carmarthen - Llandovery Levelling Line. Also the Third Geodetic Levelling of England & Wales (1950-68) Llandovery - Carmarthen Levelling Line. It marks a point 80.8050ft above mean sea level.
Approaching site of Golden Grove station, 1993 View southward from Cilsan Bridge, towards former level-crossing over ex-LNWR branch Llandilo (to left) - (to right) Carmarthen, closed 9/9/63.
Approaching site of Golden Grove station, 1993
View southward from Cilsan Bridge, towards former level-crossing over ex-LNWR branch Llandilo (to left) - (to right) Carmarthen, closed 9/9/63.
Eglwys Llangathen Church Cerddwyr yn anelu at Eglwys Llangathen. Walkers approaching Llangathen Church.
Eglwys Llangathen Church
Cerddwyr yn anelu at Eglwys Llangathen. Walkers approaching Llangathen Church.
Golden Grove railway station (site), Carmarthenshire Opened in 1865 by the 'Llanelly' Railway on the line from Llandeilo to Carmarthen, this station closed in 1963. View east from former level crossing towards Llandeilo Bridge and Llandeilo. Now a private residence.
Golden Grove railway station (site), Carmarthenshire
Opened in 1865 by the 'Llanelly' Railway on the line from Llandeilo to Carmarthen, this station closed in 1963. View east from former level crossing towards Llandeilo Bridge and Llandeilo. Now a private residence.
Ger / Near Ffarm y Grongar Farm Cerddwyr ger Ffarm Grongar yn mynd i gyfeiriad Plasty Aberglasne. Walkers near Grongar (trans. circular fort) heading in the direction of Aberglasne Mansion.
Ger / Near Ffarm y Grongar Farm
Cerddwyr ger Ffarm Grongar yn mynd i gyfeiriad Plasty Aberglasne. Walkers near Grongar (trans. circular fort) heading in the direction of Aberglasne Mansion.
Eglwys Llangathen / Llangathen Church Cerddwyr y tu fas i Eglwys Llangathen. Yn y pellter ar y gorwel mae bryngaer o'r Oes Haearn o'r enw Grongar (<Grongaer). Walkers outside Llangathen Church. In the distance on the horizon is an Iron Age hillfort known as Grongar < Grongaer (trans. circular fort).
Eglwys Llangathen / Llangathen Church
Cerddwyr y tu fas i Eglwys Llangathen. Yn y pellter ar y gorwel mae bryngaer o'r Oes Haearn o'r enw Grongar (<Grongaer). Walkers outside Llangathen Church. In the distance on the horizon is an Iron Age hillfort known as Grongar < Grongaer (trans. circular fort).
Ger / Near Cilsan Bridge Cerddwyr yn mynd i lawr y waered i ymuno a&amp;#039;r heol. Yn y pellter gwelir Pont Cilsan sy&amp;#039;n rhychwantu Afon Tywi. Walkers descending the hill towards the road. Visible in the distance is Cilsan Bridge which spans the Tywi River.
Ger / Near Cilsan Bridge
Cerddwyr yn mynd i lawr y waered i ymuno a'r heol. Yn y pellter gwelir Pont Cilsan sy'n rhychwantu Afon Tywi. Walkers descending the hill towards the road. Visible in the distance is Cilsan Bridge which spans the Tywi River.
Heol Ffarm y Wern Farm Road Heol yn arwain at Ffarm y Wern a Ffarm Ro Wen. Access load leading to Wern Farm (trans.fen) and Ro wen Farm (trans. white gravel).
Heol Ffarm y Wern Farm Road
Heol yn arwain at Ffarm y Wern a Ffarm Ro Wen. Access load leading to Wern Farm (trans.fen) and Ro wen Farm (trans. white gravel).
Ffarm Gelli Aur Farm Cerddwyr yn mynd heibio i Ffarm Gelli Aur (Ty Isaf gynt) a oedd yn ffarm gartref i Blasty Gelli Aur gerllaw. Yn ystod y 1950au fe ddaeth yn goleg amaethyddol gyda&amp;#039;r myfyrwyr yn lletya yn y plas. Er 2004 mae&amp;#039;r campws wedi&amp;#039;i leoli o amgygylch y ffarm. Walkers passing Gelli Aur Farm (formerly Ty Isaf Farm). It was once home farm to Golden Grove Mansion. During the 1950s it became an agricultural college with accommodation for students at the mansion. Since 2004 the whole campus is located at the farm.
Ffarm Gelli Aur Farm
Cerddwyr yn mynd heibio i Ffarm Gelli Aur (Ty Isaf gynt) a oedd yn ffarm gartref i Blasty Gelli Aur gerllaw. Yn ystod y 1950au fe ddaeth yn goleg amaethyddol gyda'r myfyrwyr yn lletya yn y plas. Er 2004 mae'r campws wedi'i leoli o amgygylch y ffarm. Walkers passing Gelli Aur Farm (formerly Ty Isaf Farm). It was once home farm to Golden Grove Mansion. During the 1950s it became an agricultural college with accommodation for students at the mansion. Since 2004 the whole campus is located at the farm.
Heol Coleg Gelli Aur College Road Cerddwyr yn dilyn heol, hefyd yn llwybr cyhoeddus, sy&amp;#039;n arwain i Goleg Amaethyddol Gelli Aur. Walkers following the access road, also a public footpath, to Gelli Aur Agricultural College.
Heol Coleg Gelli Aur College Road
Cerddwyr yn dilyn heol, hefyd yn llwybr cyhoeddus, sy'n arwain i Goleg Amaethyddol Gelli Aur. Walkers following the access road, also a public footpath, to Gelli Aur Agricultural College.
Aberglasney House The restored Cloister Garden is in front of the house.
Aberglasney House
The restored Cloister Garden is in front of the house.
Ordnance Survey 1GL Bolt This OS Bolt can be found on the west face of the tower of St Cathen&amp;#039;s Church. It marks a point 94.775m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey 1GL Bolt
This OS Bolt can be found on the west face of the tower of St Cathen's Church. It marks a point 94.775m above mean sea level.
Cilsan Bridge, River Towy from Dinefwr Castle On or near the site of the Cilsan Ferry this Grade II Listed bridge was built around 1840-45. The Three Commons Turnpike Trust was dissolved in 1845 and had planned a bridge in this location. The 1839 Tithe map shows an approach road but no bridge. The buildings in the foreground are Towy Cottage
Cilsan Bridge, River Towy from Dinefwr Castle
On or near the site of the Cilsan Ferry this Grade II Listed bridge was built around 1840-45. The Three Commons Turnpike Trust was dissolved in 1845 and had planned a bridge in this location. The 1839 Tithe map shows an approach road but no bridge. The buildings in the foreground are Towy Cottage
Road to Hendy Farm
Road to Hendy Farm
The Gatehouse In Aberglasney Gardens
The Gatehouse
In Aberglasney Gardens
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Duck Pond Wood is located at Grid Ref: SN5920 (Lat: 51.86678, Lng: -4.0452759)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///airbrush.pack.bets. Near Llangathen, Carmarthenshire

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Abandoned Railway: station
Railway: site
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 51.8701496/-4.0493517
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Lat/Long: 51.8702651/-4.043992
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 18
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Location: roof
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Lat/Long: 51.8699796/-4.0493846
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Lat/Long: 51.8641889/-4.0497001
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Lat/Long: 51.8638035/-4.0496579
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