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Coed Dol-gôch

Wood, Forest in Merionethshire

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Coed Dol-gôch

Ruin in fields below Nant-y-mynach
Ruin in fields below Nant-y-mynach Credit: Alpin Stewart

Coed Dol-gôch is a picturesque woodland located in Merionethshire, Wales. Situated near the village of Tal-y-llyn, it covers an area of approximately 100 hectares and is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna.

The woodland, which translates to "Wood, Forest" in English, is characterized by its dense canopy of deciduous and coniferous trees. Ancient oaks, ash, and beech trees dominate the landscape, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The forest floor is covered with a lush carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and mosses, adding to its enchanting appeal.

Coed Dol-gôch is home to a wide range of wildlife. Bird enthusiasts can spot species such as woodpeckers, buzzards, and various songbirds. The woodland also provides a habitat for mammals like badgers, foxes, and deer. Nature lovers can explore the network of walking trails that wind through the forest, offering opportunities to observe and appreciate the local flora and fauna.

The woodland is also significant from a historical perspective. Its ancient trees are believed to have stood for centuries, witnessing the passing of time and the changing landscape. The area has been a protected site since 1955, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and ecological importance.

Coed Dol-gôch is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers. Its idyllic setting, rich biodiversity, and peaceful ambiance make it a haven for those seeking a connection with nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.620189/-3.9947508 or Grid Reference SH6504. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruin in fields below Nant-y-mynach
Ruin in fields below Nant-y-mynach
Field below Mynydd Pentre
Field below Mynydd Pentre
Station buildings at Dolgoch
Station buildings at Dolgoch
Tan-y-coed-isaf from the Talyllyn Railway
Tan-y-coed-isaf from the Talyllyn Railway
Over the viaduct A train on the Tal-y-llyn railway passes over the viaduct at Dolgoch.
Over the viaduct
A train on the Tal-y-llyn railway passes over the viaduct at Dolgoch.
Car park for Dolgoch Falls
Car park for Dolgoch Falls
Path to Dolgoch station and falls The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Path to Dolgoch station and falls
The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Railway viaduct at Dolgoch The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Railway viaduct at Dolgoch
The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Water tower at Dolgoch station There is a stone tower to the right of the track and behind the photographer and is the original water tower for replenishing the steam engines. A subsequent tower was built here. There is a third tower again behind the photographer to service Tywyn bound trains. As you can imagine there is a plentiful supply of water in the immediate area.
Water tower at Dolgoch station
There is a stone tower to the right of the track and behind the photographer and is the original water tower for replenishing the steam engines. A subsequent tower was built here. There is a third tower again behind the photographer to service Tywyn bound trains. As you can imagine there is a plentiful supply of water in the immediate area.
Dolgoch station The stone tower to the right of the track is the original water tower for replenishing the steam engines. A subsequent tower was built further on. There is a third tower behind the photographer to service Tywyn bound trains. As you can imagine there is a plentiful supply of water in the immediate area.
Dolgoch station
The stone tower to the right of the track is the original water tower for replenishing the steam engines. A subsequent tower was built further on. There is a third tower behind the photographer to service Tywyn bound trains. As you can imagine there is a plentiful supply of water in the immediate area.
Steps to Dolgoch station The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Steps to Dolgoch station
The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Railway bridge at Dolgoch The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Railway bridge at Dolgoch
The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Original water tower at Dolgoch station The stone tower to the right of the track is the original water tower for replenishing the steam engines. A subsequent tower was built further on. There is a third tower behind the photographer to service Tywyn bound trains. As you can imagine there is a plentiful supply of water in the immediate area.
Original water tower at Dolgoch station
The stone tower to the right of the track is the original water tower for replenishing the steam engines. A subsequent tower was built further on. There is a third tower behind the photographer to service Tywyn bound trains. As you can imagine there is a plentiful supply of water in the immediate area.
The B4405 road (Dolgoch) The B4405 road passes through Gwynedd and many beautiful hills. This was taken from the car park by the Dolgoch Hotel.
The B4405 road (Dolgoch)
The B4405 road passes through Gwynedd and many beautiful hills. This was taken from the car park by the Dolgoch Hotel.
The Dolgoch Hotel (Dolgoch) The Dolgoch Hotel houses a bed and breakfast and tearoom, and has been placed by the heritage Talyllyn Railway line since it opened in 1865. This hotel has a ginormous car park situated north of it, and is adjacent to the B4405 road.
The Dolgoch Hotel (Dolgoch)
The Dolgoch Hotel houses a bed and breakfast and tearoom, and has been placed by the heritage Talyllyn Railway line since it opened in 1865. This hotel has a ginormous car park situated north of it, and is adjacent to the B4405 road.
Information board by the Dolgoch Hotel (Dolgoch) This information board is written in Welsh and English, and informs visitors about the wildlife at Dolgoch Falls.
Information board by the Dolgoch Hotel (Dolgoch)
This information board is written in Welsh and English, and informs visitors about the wildlife at Dolgoch Falls.
The Dolgoch Hotel (Dolgoch) The Dolgoch Hotel houses a bed and breakfast and tearoom, and has been placed by the heritage Talyllyn Railway line since it opened in 1865. This hotel has a ginormous car park situated north of it, and is adjacent to the B4405 road.
The Dolgoch Hotel (Dolgoch)
The Dolgoch Hotel houses a bed and breakfast and tearoom, and has been placed by the heritage Talyllyn Railway line since it opened in 1865. This hotel has a ginormous car park situated north of it, and is adjacent to the B4405 road.
Entrance gate to Dolgoch Falls This wrought iron entrance gate leads walkers to the waterfalls at Dolgoch Falls.
Entrance gate to Dolgoch Falls
This wrought iron entrance gate leads walkers to the waterfalls at Dolgoch Falls.
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Coed Dol-gôch is located at Grid Ref: SH6504 (Lat: 52.620189, Lng: -3.9947508)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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Dolgoch
Naptan AtcoCode: 940GZZTLDOL
Railway: station
Source: survey
Usage: tourism
Wikidata: Q5288988
Wikipedia: en:Dolgoch railway station
Lat/Long: 52.622034/-3.9939962
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Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: LL36 5
Royal Cypher: EIIR
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Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
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Toilets
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Lat/Long: 52.6220093/-3.994039
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Dolgoch Upper Falls
FIXME: Unsure of exact location
Waterway: waterfall
Lat/Long: 52.6192567/-3.9894567
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Leisure: picnic_table
Source: survey
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Bench
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Lat/Long: 52.6199705/-3.9922549
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Shelter
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Dolgoch Lower Falls
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Waterway: waterfall
Lat/Long: 52.6200176/-3.9946998
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Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 52.6193912/-3.9890026
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Bench
FIXME: Which side of the path?
Lat/Long: 52.6193928/-3.9890026
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Bench
FIXME: Which side of the path?
Lat/Long: 52.6201001/-3.992616
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FIXME: "View of falls 3m right"
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 52.620124/-3.9944383
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Bench
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Lat/Long: 52.6217866/-3.9944398
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Lat/Long: 52.6218105/-3.9943855
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Dol-goch - Station Mysteries
Information: board
Name Cy: Dol-goch - dirgelwch yr orsaf
Source: survey
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.6219085/-3.9948365
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Tourism: viewpoint
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Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Opening Hours: 24/7
Operator: RHIF
Ref: 020
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Dol-goch - Woodland Mysteries
Hiking: yes
Information: map
Name Cy: Dol-goch - dirgelwch y goedlan
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.6208081/-3.9944825
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Bench
Lat/Long: 52.6222846/-3.9938749
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Waste Basket
Waste: trash
Lat/Long: 52.6219944/-3.9941257
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Direction: SW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 14
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.6221271/-3.9959
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