Tump-ffer Wood

Wood, Forest in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Tump-ffer 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

Tump-ffer Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Situated near the village of Llansawel, this woodland covers an area of approximately 200 acres and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The wood is predominantly composed of native deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a vibrant and diverse habitat for various species of flora and fauna. The woodland floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells during springtime, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

Trails and pathways wind their way through the wood, providing visitors with opportunities for leisurely walks and exploration. The paths are well-maintained and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside, including rolling hills and meandering streams.

Tump-ffer Wood is also home to a rich variety of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot species such as the woodpecker, buzzard, and tawny owl, while small mammals like foxes, badgers, and squirrels can be observed going about their daily activities. In addition, the wood is known for its diverse insect population, including butterflies and dragonflies.

The woodland is accessible to the public, and there is ample parking available nearby. Picnic areas are scattered throughout the wood, providing visitors with the opportunity to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. It is important to note that while Tump-ffer Wood is a beautiful location for recreational activities, visitors are encouraged to adhere to the principles of Leave No Trace and take care of this natural gem.

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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.
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 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.
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'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.
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'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.
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
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Dinefwr or Dynevor Castle
Road to Hendy Farm
Road to Hendy Farm
Llwybr i Goed y Castell / Path to Castle Wood Llwybr caniataol yn dringo o'r gorlifdir i Barc Dinefwr.

A permissive path ascending the hill towards Dinefwr Park (trans. fortification with an abundance of cow-parsnip).
Llwybr i Goed y Castell / Path to Castle Wood
Llwybr caniataol yn dringo o'r gorlifdir i Barc Dinefwr. A permissive path ascending the hill towards Dinefwr Park (trans. fortification with an abundance of cow-parsnip).
Llwybr i'r gorlifdir / Path to the flood plain Llwybr caniataol yn arwain i lawr o Barc Dinefwr i orlifdir Afon Tywi.

A permissive path descending from Dinefwr Park (trans. fortification with an abundance of cow-parsnip) towards the River Tywi flood plain.
Llwybr i'r gorlifdir / Path to the flood plain
Llwybr caniataol yn arwain i lawr o Barc Dinefwr i orlifdir Afon Tywi. A permissive path descending from Dinefwr Park (trans. fortification with an abundance of cow-parsnip) towards the River Tywi flood plain.
Pownd ar orlifdir / A pool on a flood plain Pownd ar orlifdir Afon Tywi.

A small pool on the river Tywi flood plain.
Pownd ar orlifdir / A pool on a flood plain
Pownd ar orlifdir Afon Tywi. A small pool on the river Tywi flood plain.
Llwybr ar orlifdir / Path on flood plain Llwybr caniataol ar orlifdir Afon Tywi.

A permissive path on the river Tywi flood plain.
Llwybr ar orlifdir / Path on flood plain
Llwybr caniataol ar orlifdir Afon Tywi. A permissive path on the river Tywi flood plain.
Old Milestone by the B4300, west of Ffairfach Milestone by the B4300, in parish of Dyffryn Cennen (Carmarthenshire District), Ffairfach, 330m East of crossroads, South side of road.

Inscription reads:-
FROM
Carmarthen
13 Miles
TO
Llandilo
1¾
Carved benchmark and rivet on top.

Grade II listed by Cadw.
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Milestone Society National ID: CAM_CMLO13
Old Milestone by the B4300, west of Ffairfach
Milestone by the B4300, in parish of Dyffryn Cennen (Carmarthenshire District), Ffairfach, 330m East of crossroads, South side of road. Inscription reads:- FROM Carmarthen 13 Miles TO Llandilo 1¾ Carved benchmark and rivet on top. Grade II listed by Cadw. Reference Number: 20909 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: CAM_CMLO13
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Tump-ffer Wood is located at Grid Ref: SN5920 (Lat: 51.864959, Lng: -4.0382795)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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///instilled.parked.distracts. Near Llangathen, Carmarthenshire

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