Cwmcynfelin Woods

Wood, Forest in Cardiganshire

Wales

Cwmcynfelin Woods

The new Bow Street interchange I find it very convenient as it is just a short drive from my house, but generally, the current lack of use does cause one to question the expenditure on the development. Maybe usage will increase when normality returns after covid.
The new Bow Street interchange Credit: John Lucas

Cwmcynfelin Woods is a magnificent woodland located in the county of Cardiganshire, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, this forest is a picturesque haven of natural beauty and biodiversity. The woods are situated in the Cwmcynfelin valley, surrounded by rolling hills and meandering streams, creating a tranquil and serene environment.

The forest is predominantly composed of a mixture of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead. These towering trees provide shade and shelter for a wide variety of flora and fauna that call the woods their home. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Cwmcynfelin Woods is not only a haven for plant life but is also a sanctuary for a diverse range of wildlife. Over 50 species of birds have been recorded in the woods, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls. Mammals such as foxes, badgers, and squirrels can also be spotted among the trees.

The woods offer numerous walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore the natural wonders at their own pace. These trails meander through the forest, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and providing opportunities for birdwatching and photography.

Cwmcynfelin Woods is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat. Its natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and tranquil ambiance make it an ideal place to reconnect with nature and enjoy the wonders of the Cardiganshire countryside.

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The new Bow Street interchange I find it very convenient as it is just a short drive from my house, but generally, the current lack of use does cause one to question the expenditure on the development. Maybe usage will increase when normality returns after covid.
The new Bow Street interchange
I find it very convenient as it is just a short drive from my house, but generally, the current lack of use does cause one to question the expenditure on the development. Maybe usage will increase when normality returns after covid.
A train for Shrewsbury arriving at Bow Street station
A train for Shrewsbury arriving at Bow Street station
Road junction south of Bow Street The A4159 road joining the A487. This is a revised layout, it previously being a 'Y' junction. The layout was changed as part of the development of the new Bow Street railway station between 2018 and 2021.
Road junction south of Bow Street
The A4159 road joining the A487. This is a revised layout, it previously being a 'Y' junction. The layout was changed as part of the development of the new Bow Street railway station between 2018 and 2021.
On Bow Street station platform Over an hour until the next train. The hourly service on the Aberystwyth line, promised by Transport for Wales when it gained the franchise and due to start this year, has now been delayed until 2024. It would appear that TFW has not explained the change.
On Bow Street station platform
Over an hour until the next train. The hourly service on the Aberystwyth line, promised by Transport for Wales when it gained the franchise and due to start this year, has now been delayed until 2024. It would appear that TFW has not explained the change.
The A487 road Viewed from Bow Street station entrance.
The A487 road
Viewed from Bow Street station entrance.
Early evening - Bow Street station
Early evening - Bow Street station
Tree clearance at Bow Street A lot of Network Rail activity taking place at Bow Street, with lineside trees being removed. Possibly to reduce the incidence of the dreaded 'leaves on the line'.
Tree clearance at Bow Street
A lot of Network Rail activity taking place at Bow Street, with lineside trees being removed. Possibly to reduce the incidence of the dreaded 'leaves on the line'.
A TrawsCymru bus passes by the 'Hell House' at Bow Street The bus is nearing completion of its journey from Bangor to Aberystwyth, running as the TrawsCymru T2 service.

For an explanation of the 'Hell House', see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6753775">SN6284 : Would you write this on your house?</a>.
A TrawsCymru bus passes by the 'Hell House' at Bow Street
The bus is nearing completion of its journey from Bangor to Aberystwyth, running as the TrawsCymru T2 service. For an explanation of the 'Hell House', see SN6284 : Would you write this on your house?.
Welcome to Hell Someone doesn't like Bow Street! Slogan facing passengers arriving at the new railway station.
Welcome to Hell
Someone doesn't like Bow Street! Slogan facing passengers arriving at the new railway station.
A train at Bow Street station This would normally have been a through train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International. However, as a result of flood damage in the Welshpool area in February, the train will go only to Machynlleth, with onward travel by bus from there to Shrewsbury. It is expected that the repairs to the line will be completed during the current week.
A train at Bow Street station
This would normally have been a through train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International. However, as a result of flood damage in the Welshpool area in February, the train will go only to Machynlleth, with onward travel by bus from there to Shrewsbury. It is expected that the repairs to the line will be completed during the current week.
Frosty and sunlit fields at Bryn-y-castell Bryn-y-castell is a 'suburb' of Bow Street. This view was taken from Bow Street station.
Frosty and sunlit fields at Bryn-y-castell
Bryn-y-castell is a 'suburb' of Bow Street. This view was taken from Bow Street station.
Waiting for the train on a cold, wet morning At Bow Street station.
Waiting for the train on a cold, wet morning
At Bow Street station.
Not platform 2! The sign suggests that Bow Street has two platforms - it has only one - whereas it is the stop point for two car trains.
Not platform 2!
The sign suggests that Bow Street has two platforms - it has only one - whereas it is the stop point for two car trains.
Bow Street railway station This is a railway station on the Cambrian Line, which runs between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth or Pwllheli. It serves the villages of Bow Street and Pen-y-garn. It is owned by Network Rail and managed by Transport for Wales.
The original station was closed on 14 June 1965. The current station was constructed on a different site, just south of the original. Funded by the Welsh Government and the Department for Transport, it opened on 14 February 2021.
Bow Street railway station
This is a railway station on the Cambrian Line, which runs between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth or Pwllheli. It serves the villages of Bow Street and Pen-y-garn. It is owned by Network Rail and managed by Transport for Wales. The original station was closed on 14 June 1965. The current station was constructed on a different site, just south of the original. Funded by the Welsh Government and the Department for Transport, it opened on 14 February 2021.
Entering Bow Street from the south - the A487 road The entrance on the left is for the Huws Gray builders' merchants depot, which stands on the site of the original Bow Street railway station.
Entering Bow Street from the south - the A487 road
The entrance on the left is for the Huws Gray builders' merchants depot, which stands on the site of the original Bow Street railway station.
Bryn Castell Now a road through a housing estate, but was once an old route leading to Bryn-y-castell [farm] and over the hills to Llandre and Borth. Much of the route can still be walked, access to which is via the farm, which can be seen ahead.
Bryn Castell
Now a road through a housing estate, but was once an old route leading to Bryn-y-castell [farm] and over the hills to Llandre and Borth. Much of the route can still be walked, access to which is via the farm, which can be seen ahead.
The A487 road heading out of Bow Street towards Aberystwyth The entrance to the new Bow Street station is just ahead on the right.
The A487 road heading out of Bow Street towards Aberystwyth
The entrance to the new Bow Street station is just ahead on the right.
Road junction at Bow Street This was a 'Y' junction until it was remodelled, the access to the new Bow Street station being added on the right in 2019/20.
Road junction at Bow Street
This was a 'Y' junction until it was remodelled, the access to the new Bow Street station being added on the right in 2019/20.
Show me another place!

Cwmcynfelin Woods is located at Grid Ref: SN6083 (Lat: 52.430013, Lng: -4.0525351)

Unitary Authority: Ceredigion

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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