Coed Gelli-grin

Wood, Forest in Merionethshire

Wales

Coed Gelli-grin

Ffestiniog Railway volunteers at Rhiw Goch Signalbox A wave and a smile from one of the volunteers working at Rhiw Goch Signalbox. — Ffestiniog Railway volunteers at Rhiw Goch Signalbox Credit: Jeff Buck

Coed Gelli-grin, located in Merionethshire, Wales, is a stunning woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, this ancient forest offers a diverse range of plant and animal species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees such as oak, birch, and ash, creating a dense canopy overhead that filters sunlight and creates a cool, shaded environment below. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich array of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting ambiance.

Coed Gelli-grin is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the woods at their own pace. These paths lead to various points of interest, including a picturesque waterfall and a tranquil river. The soothing sound of flowing water contributes to the overall sense of tranquility that permeates the forest.

The forest is also home to a wide range of wildlife, including birds such as woodpeckers, owls, and song thrushes, which can be spotted and heard throughout the year. Small mammals like squirrels and rabbits are also commonly sighted, while patient observers may catch a glimpse of larger mammals such as deer and foxes.

Coed Gelli-grin is not only a haven for flora and fauna but also a place of historical importance. Evidence of human activity can be found in the form of ancient ruins and remnants of old settlements, providing a fascinating glimpse into the area's past.

Overall, Coed Gelli-grin offers a serene escape into nature, providing visitors with a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of this ancient forest.

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Coed Gelli-grin Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.933537/-4.0253247 or Grid Reference SH6339. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ffestiniog Railway volunteers at Rhiw Goch Signalbox

A wave and a smile from one of the volunteers working at Rhiw Goch Signalbox.

Jeff Buck

A487 passing Afon Dwyryd

The A487 is one of the most important roads in Wales. It covers the majority of the west coast from St Davids to Menai Bridge, and is a primary route for most of its length, including a section where it multiplexes with the A470, another important north-south road. Along the way, it runs through two national parks: Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire Coast. Despite its length and importance, it is predominantly single carriageway, although the road has been upgraded in numerous places. It is 174 miles long. Link

David Dixon

Farm Buildings, Trwyn-y-garnedd

David Dixon

Scania R450, Coed Cae Fali

CML Scania R450 (MD19 OXS) heading east on the A487, passing Coed Cae Fali.

David Dixon

A487 near Hafod-talog

David Dixon

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket (G2615)

This Flush Bracket can be found on Ty-cae-fali. It marks a point 14.510m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Coed Felenrhyd

Forest across the River Dwyryd on Moel Ysgyfarnogod

Eirian Evans

Westbound A487

David Dixon

A487 passing Blaen-cefn Camp Site

David Dixon

Road by Felen Rhyd Fach

Approaching Maentwrog power station and the junction with the A496.

John Lucas

Path leading to Ivy Bridge

Once an important thoroughfare, leading to the old crossing of Afon Prysor. Now seemingly little used, given the state of the overgrowth. The fence marks the boundary of the Maentwrog power station site.

John Lucas

Ivy Bridge across Afon Prysor

Grade II listed, on the packhorse route from Maentwrog to Harlech. CADW Link

has it as being C18 or earlier. Other reports show that it is as early as C16.

John Lucas

The old packhorse road leading up from Ivy Bridge

Heading for Landecwyn and thence Harlech. A long pull up to the summit in Coed Felenrhyd. Now also forms a part of the Maentwrog Circular Walk Link

. Was also on the original route of the Wales Coast Path, but that was rerouted when Pont Briwet SH616383 was rebuilt with a pedestrian footway and opened in 2015, thereby avoiding a long inland incursion. The old bridge was too narrow to allow safe passage of walkers SH6138 : Pont Briwet Toll Road.

John Lucas

Gate on a pathway beside Afon Prysor

Running through Coed Cae'n-y-coed. Signs on the gate warn of steep drops and water levels changing without warning.

John Lucas

Pont Felenrhyd-fawr

Carries the A496 road over Afon Prysor. The blue sign on the left is for the Maentwrog 10.5-mile circular walk route. It is interesting that hikers are advised to walk beside the main road, which is narrow for an A road and has no provision for pedestrians. Whereas, just a short distance inland is Ivy Bridge SH6539 : Ivy Bridge across Afon Prysor which can be used to cross the river, with adequate (but somewhat overgrown) access paths either side SH6539 : Path leading to Ivy Bridge, the use of which will keep walkers away from the road. I'm sure there is a valid reason for this approach, but it's a mystery to me!

John Lucas

Leaving the forest canopy over Coed Felenrhyd

Approaching an area of conifer plantation, much of which has been cleared in recent times. This is a continuation of the packhorse route up from Ivy Bridge, but has been widened for forestry management purposes.

John Lucas