Tircoed Forest

Wood, Forest in Glamorgan

Wales

Tircoed Forest

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on No72 Bryntirion Road. It marks a point 58.692m above mean sea level. — Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Adrian Dust

Tircoed Forest, located in Glamorgan, Wales, is a breathtaking woodland area that spans over 800 acres. Situated in the heart of the countryside, this forest is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The forest comprises a mixture of broadleaf and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, pine, and spruce. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shelter for various wildlife species such as deer, foxes, badgers, and a vast array of bird species. The forest is also home to several rare and protected species, making it a significant site for conservation efforts.

Visitors to Tircoed Forest can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking and cycling trails that wind through the enchanting woodland. These trails cater to all fitness levels and offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Additionally, there are picnic areas and designated spots for camping, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquil ambiance of the forest.

Tircoed Forest also plays a crucial role in sustainable timber production. Managed by the Forestry Commission, the forest is periodically harvested to ensure a healthy and sustainable ecosystem. This careful management not only supports the local economy but also contributes to the overall health and vitality of the woodland.

Overall, Tircoed Forest is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts, offering a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate the wonders of the natural world. Whether it is a relaxing stroll through the woodland or an adventure-filled bike ride, this forest promises an unforgettable experience for all who visit.

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Tircoed Forest Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.680945/-3.9982072 or Grid Reference SS6199. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on No72 Bryntirion Road. It marks a point 58.692m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Former Pontlliw Service Station (Recreated)

No longer a filling station, the site now bears a sign for car servicing. The house to the left of shot remains generally the same shape but has lost its rear chimney. This shot recreates a 1937 photo from the Frith collection here Link

Nigel Davies

Clos Glanlliw.

Stad o dai rhwng y ffordd a'r rheilffordd. An estate between the road and railway.

Gerallt Pennant

Tua Pontlliw. Tracks to Pontlliw.

Cymerais y llun oddi ar y bont gul sy'n croesi'r cledrau. Taken from the narrow bridge over the line.

Gerallt Pennant

Ysgol Pontlliw. Pontlliw School.

Ysgol y pentref. The village school.

Gerallt Pennant

I'r goedwig. To the Forest.

Cyrion Fforest Penllergaer. The edge of Penllergaer Forest.

Gerallt Pennant

Helygen. Willow.

Coed cynhenid ar gyrion coedwig Penllergaer. Native woods near Penllergaer.

Gerallt Pennant

Coed Penllergaer. Penllergaer Forest.

Llanerch dymunol iawn. A pleasant clearing.

Gerallt Pennant

Llwybr bach. The narrow path.

Un o'r nifer o lwybrau sy'n gwneud y goedwig yn werth chweil. Penllrergaer forest has many good walks.

Gerallt Pennant

Triangulation post in Penllegaer Forest

Clearly unfit for the purpose it was created, this triangulation post is now almost invisible from the nearby footpath let alone being visible from miles around as Penllegaer Forest has since been planted and grown around it.

Hywel Williams

Tircoed Community Centre

Tircoed is a large modern housing estate built in Penllergaer Forest over the last few years. Much thought has been given to the estate (though the layout can be confusing if you don't know your way round) - it includes its own convenience store and a modern community centre. A recent addition to this building is the antenna attached to the back of the building. This is a quarter wave transmitter mast for the recently launched Radio Tircoed, a voluntary run community radio station.

Hywel Williams

Radio Tircoed studios

Behind the modern community centre for the newly built Tircoed housing estate are what appear to be two shipping containers. Their livery reveals that they are in fact the studios for Radio Tircoed which commenced broadcasting on 1st December 2008. The station is self funded and is entirely run by volunteers and serves the communities of Tircoed, Penllergaer, Pontardulais, Gorseinon, Pontlliw and the M4 Corridor between junctions 47 and 48 - though the signal can be clearly heard much further. Along with its relatively powerful (for a community radio station) FM signal, the station also broadcasts on the internet on its web site, and DJs now frequently get requests from all over the world as well as the community in which it serves. This was the original studio facility - it has since been replaced by a substantially larger structure.

Hywel Williams

Pontlliw: the post office/stores

An ironic local news headline is on display outside the village stores and post office.

Chris Downer

Pontlliw: postbox № SA4 509, Swansea Road

This Elizabeth II-reign postbox stands outside SN6101 : Pontlliw: the post office/stores and is emptied finally at 5:30pm on weekdays and at 12:15pm on Saturdays.

Chris Downer