Tredegar Wood

Wood, Forest in Glamorgan

Wales

Tredegar Wood

I'r goedwig. To the Forest. Cyrion Fforest Penllergaer.

The edge of Penllergaer Forest. — I'r goedwig. To the Forest. Credit: Gerallt Pennant

Tredegar Wood, located in Glamorgan, Wales, is a captivating forest that encompasses an area of natural beauty. With its rich history and diverse flora and fauna, it attracts nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Spanning over a vast expanse, the wood is a haven for those seeking tranquility and serenity.

The wood boasts a wide variety of tree species, including oak, ash, beech, and sycamore, which create a dense canopy and provide a habitat for an array of wildlife. Visitors may chance upon the sight of red squirrels, foxes, badgers, and an abundance of bird species, such as woodpeckers and owls. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, adding a burst of color to the surroundings.

The history of Tredegar Wood is also an intriguing aspect. It was once part of the expansive Tredegar Estate, which belonged to the Morgan family. The estate played a significant role in the industrial revolution, with the family being prominent coal and ironmasters. Ruins of old mine workings can still be found within the wood, reminding visitors of its industrial past.

The wood offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy. There are well-maintained walking trails that meander through the forest, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and tranquility of the surroundings. Additionally, there are picnic areas and designated spots for wildlife watching, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and observation.

Tredegar Wood, with its blend of natural beauty and historical significance, is a destination that offers a unique and enriching experience for all who visit.

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Tredegar Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.67865/-3.9791862 or Grid Reference SS6399. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

Pasture near Brynwhilhach

Early morning; almost a frost.

Jonathan Billinger

Road to Felindre

Looking north on a cold November morning.

Jonathan Billinger

Pasture edge

With a view to Mynydd Gelliwastad (213m) in the distance.

Jonathan Billinger

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