Llwyn-y-piod Wood

Wood, Forest in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Llwyn-y-piod Wood

Old footbridge Bridge over Afon Marlas.
Old footbridge Credit: Alan Hughes

Llwyn-y-piod Wood is a picturesque forest located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

The wood is predominantly composed of native deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and birch. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and creating a cool atmosphere even on hot summer days. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers and ferns, adding to the beauty of the landscape.

Llwyn-y-piod Wood is renowned for its diverse wildlife. The forest provides a habitat for numerous species including deer, foxes, badgers, and a variety of bird species. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the opportunity to spot birds such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the forest at their own pace. These trails range in difficulty, catering to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Along the way, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views and discover hidden gems such as a charming stream that meanders through the woodland.

In addition to its natural beauty, Llwyn-y-piod Wood also holds historical significance. The remains of an ancient ironworks can be found within the forest, serving as a reminder of the area's industrial past.

Overall, Llwyn-y-piod Wood is a haven of tranquility and natural beauty, providing visitors with a chance to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature while enjoying a leisurely walk or a picnic amidst the stunning Welsh countryside.

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Llwyn-y-piod Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.854341/-4.0099624 or Grid Reference SN6119. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old footbridge Bridge over Afon Marlas.
Old footbridge
Bridge over Afon Marlas.
Ford at Afon Marlas
Ford at Afon Marlas
Woodland stream - Afon Marlas
Woodland stream - Afon Marlas
Carmarthenshire countryside Fields for livestock - though none to be seen - and wooded hillsides
Carmarthenshire countryside
Fields for livestock - though none to be seen - and wooded hillsides
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the barn conversion at Maeroy Farm. It marks a point 52.345m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the barn conversion at Maeroy Farm. It marks a point 52.345m above mean sea level.
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
Oh deer Wild deer stealing my grass
Oh deer
Wild deer stealing my grass
Over the fields to Dynevor Castle The ruins of Dinevor Castle seen from the B4300, nr Llandeilo.
Over the fields to Dynevor Castle
The ruins of Dinevor Castle seen from the B4300, nr Llandeilo.
Track to Glanyrafon Farm track from the B road to the farm on the floodplain of the Afon Tywi.
Track to Glanyrafon
Farm track from the B road to the farm on the floodplain of the Afon Tywi.
Entrance to Llety Mieri A farm on the B4300 in the valley of the Afon Tywi.
Entrance to Llety Mieri
A farm on the B4300 in the valley of the Afon Tywi.
East Lodge Off the B4300, the former east entrance to the Gelli Aur estate.
East Lodge
Off the B4300, the former east entrance to the Gelli Aur estate.
Farmland at Hendy The B4300 runs obliquely across the picture of farmland in the north of the square.
Farmland at Hendy
The B4300 runs obliquely across the picture of farmland in the north of the square.
Stunt motorcyclists at Llandeilo Welsh Game Fair
Stunt motorcyclists at Llandeilo Welsh Game Fair
Tuag at Ffairfach / Towards Ffairfach Cerddwyr yn mynd i lawr y waered i gyfeiriad Ffairfach. Yr anheddiad yn y pellter yw Llandeilo. 

Walkers descending towards Ffairfach (trans. small fair). The settlement in the distance is Llandeilo (trans. church of St Teilo).
Tuag at Ffairfach / Towards Ffairfach
Cerddwyr yn mynd i lawr y waered i gyfeiriad Ffairfach. Yr anheddiad yn y pellter yw Llandeilo. Walkers descending towards Ffairfach (trans. small fair). The settlement in the distance is Llandeilo (trans. church of St Teilo).
Roadside fencing Wooden boundary fence adjacent to the Cross Hands to Llandeilo road.  Park Lane farm in the background.
Roadside fencing
Wooden boundary fence adjacent to the Cross Hands to Llandeilo road. Park Lane farm in the background.
Anedd-dy adfeiliedig / A ruinous abode Llwybr cyhoeddus yn mynd heibio i anhedd-dy adfeiliedig. Mae'n debyg taw Felin Arthur oedd enw'r ty ac yn 1841 bu'n gartref i John Jones a'i blant. Yn 1851 trigai ei ferch, Hannah Jones, yno.  

A public footpath passing a ruinous abode. Known apparently as Felin Arthur (trans. Arthur's mill) it was home in 1841 to John Jones and his children. In 1851 his daughter, Hannah Jones, resided there.
Anedd-dy adfeiliedig / A ruinous abode
Llwybr cyhoeddus yn mynd heibio i anhedd-dy adfeiliedig. Mae'n debyg taw Felin Arthur oedd enw'r ty ac yn 1841 bu'n gartref i John Jones a'i blant. Yn 1851 trigai ei ferch, Hannah Jones, yno. A public footpath passing a ruinous abode. Known apparently as Felin Arthur (trans. Arthur's mill) it was home in 1841 to John Jones and his children. In 1851 his daughter, Hannah Jones, resided there.
Llwybr ger Cefncethin / Path near Cefncethin Llwybr cyhoeddus yn mynd tuag at Ffarm y Grip Fawr.

A public footpath heading towards Gripp-fawr Farm
Llwybr ger Cefncethin / Path near Cefncethin
Llwybr cyhoeddus yn mynd tuag at Ffarm y Grip Fawr. A public footpath heading towards Gripp-fawr Farm
Llwybr Cefncethin / Cefn Cethin Path Sticil ar lwybr cyhoeddus sy'n mynd i gyfeiriad Cefncethin. Yn anffodus, mae'r llwybr, pan dynnwyd y llun, wedi'i rwsystro gan ffens.

A stile on a public footpath heading in the direction of Cefncethin. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, the path has a fence obstruction.
Llwybr Cefncethin / Cefn Cethin Path
Sticil ar lwybr cyhoeddus sy'n mynd i gyfeiriad Cefncethin. Yn anffodus, mae'r llwybr, pan dynnwyd y llun, wedi'i rwsystro gan ffens. A stile on a public footpath heading in the direction of Cefncethin. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, the path has a fence obstruction.
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Llwyn-y-piod Wood is located at Grid Ref: SN6119 (Lat: 51.854341, Lng: -4.0099624)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///surviving.giants.liver. Near Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire

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Located within 500m of 51.854341,-4.0099624
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 51.8530202/-4.0150363
Crossing Activation: user
Crossing Barrier: yes
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 51.8555253/-4.0137544
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