Coed Garth-byr

Wood, Forest in Merionethshire

Wales

Coed Garth-byr

War memorial in Talsarnau Credit: Arthur C Harris

Coed Garth-byr, located in Merionethshire, is a picturesque wood or forest area known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Spread across a vast expanse of land, it offers a serene and tranquil environment, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including ancient oak and beech trees that have stood tall for centuries. The dense canopy provides a habitat for various species of birds, including woodpeckers and owls, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits. The forest floor is adorned with a vibrant array of wildflowers and ferns, creating a stunning visual spectacle during the spring and summer months.

Coed Garth-byr is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the forest at their own pace. These trails wind through the woods, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and the distant mountains that form the backdrop.

In addition to its natural beauty, Coed Garth-byr also holds historical significance. The forest has been an important resource for the local community for centuries, providing timber for construction and fuel. This connection to the past is reflected in the remnants of old sawmills and charcoal pits that can still be found within the woods.

Overall, Coed Garth-byr is a haven of tranquility, offering visitors the opportunity to connect with nature, explore its rich biodiversity, and immerse themselves in its natural wonders.

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Coed Garth-byr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.90425/-4.0475419 or Grid Reference SH6236. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

War memorial in Talsarnau

Arthur C Harris

Christ Church Talsarnau

** Christ Church is a small church situated adjacent to the main road (A496) at the northern end of Talsarnau. It was built in 1871 for services in English, under the patronage of Lord Harlech. The building was designed by W.H. Spaull. It is constructed with coursed large slabs of local stone, finer, paler window dressings and has a steep patterned-slate roof. It consists of a single small chamber with a canted apse and a west bellcote. The entrance is in the west end wall though early maps suggest there was once a porch here the footings of which still survive. Windows contain contemporary stained glass (by Edmundson and sons) in the sanctuary apse, nave and west gable end. The church was declared redundant in 2014. ** Courtesy Coflein

Arthur C Harris

Capel Soar for sale

Mid C19 Wesleyan chapel, dated 1839, Grade II Listed and sadly currently for sale, asking price £115,000 on Rightmove, apparently there has been much interest and a considerably higher selling price is anticipated. Shame there wasn't the same interest when the chapel was in use.

Arthur C Harris

AJ Bell Tour of Britain

Competitors in Tour of Britain at Glan y Wern heading for Talsarnau

Arthur C Harris

AJ Bell Tour of Britain

Movistar team car following riders towards Talsarnau

Arthur C Harris

Rheilffordd / Cambrian coast railway

A view from near Bryn Glas down the long, straight stretch of railway towards Harlech (the castle is up there on the bluff). Talsarnau and Ty Gwyn stations can be seen down the line.

Mike Parker

Parking area and view along the coast

The road up here is very narrow with some steep gradients

Alistair Hare

Path approaching Llandecwyn

John Lucas

Crossroads in Llandecwyn

Directly ahead is the old toll road to Llandecwyn station and Penrhyndeudraeth - a useful shortcut if travelling between Penrhyn and Harlech. It has been widened and is no longer a toll.road.

John Lucas

Walking beside the road between Llandecwyn and Penrhyndeudraeth

Now a much more useful route given that the old toll bridge has been rebuilt and widened, with tolls scrapped.

John Lucas

Arriva Trains Wales survives!

Some station furniture at Llandecwyn Station retains the Arriva blue colour, despite attempts to remove all traces of the earlier franchise holder which lost out to the Keolis Amey conglomerate in 2018, now operated as Transport for Wales.

John Lucas

On Llandecwyn station

The station was totally rebuilt in 2013/14 along with the adjacent Pont Briwet. Whilst the work was being carried out, the railway north of Harlech was totally closed. Although rebuilt, the station is still only long enough to accommodate two carriages, which is the usual consist of Cambrian Coast trains. The station in 2008: SH6137 : Llandecwyn Station.

John Lucas