Coed Nyth-y-frân

Wood, Forest in Merionethshire

Wales

Coed Nyth-y-frân

The Old School, Maentwrog Grade II listed late C19 school in the centre of the village — The Old School, Maentwrog Credit: Eirian Evans

Coed Nyth-y-frân, located in Merionethshire, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. This enchanting forest covers a substantial area and is a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is characterized by its dense vegetation, consisting of a variety of trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These trees create a lush and vibrant canopy, providing a peaceful and serene atmosphere for visitors. The forest floor is covered in a blanket of moss and ferns, adding to its ethereal charm.

Coed Nyth-y-frân is home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts. It is not uncommon to spot a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and warblers, as well as small mammals such as squirrels and rabbits. The forest is also known to house a number of elusive creatures, including badgers and foxes.

The woodland offers several well-marked trails for visitors to explore, allowing them to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. These trails wind through the forest, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and providing an opportunity to encounter the flora and fauna up close.

Coed Nyth-y-frân is cherished by the local community and visitors who appreciate its tranquility and natural splendor. It serves as a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in nature or a place to indulge in outdoor activities such as picnicking, birdwatching, or simply enjoying a leisurely walk in the woods.

In conclusion, Coed Nyth-y-frân in Merionethshire is a captivating woodland that offers a haven of natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and well-marked trails for visitors to explore and enjoy.

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Coed Nyth-y-frân Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.927443/-3.9933203 or Grid Reference SH6638. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Old School, Maentwrog

Grade II listed late C19 school in the centre of the village

Eirian Evans

Gate on the Cambrian Way

Here the long distance path runs by the grounds of Cae Einion Alan [residential house]. To the left is cycle route 82 which emerges by the Trawsfynydd power station building.

John Lucas

On the Cambrian Way - briefly

The Cambrian Way branches here, heading for Maentwrog. My route is to the left, heading for Ivy Bridge to cross Afon Prysor.

John Lucas

Mountain road through Coed Pennyglannau

Most of the forestry on the right has been clear-felled.

John Lucas

Track leading to Ty'n-y-bryn

A farm track, not marked as a right of way, nor is it access land. However, it does converge with a public path by the wall ahead, hence the ladder stile. The path eventually joins the Cambrian Way, between Maentwrog and Gellilydan, by a somewhat meandering route. The track now forms part of the new Maentwrog Circular walk Link

John Lucas

Waymarker for the new Maentwrog Circular Route

A new walk of some 10½ miles, encompassing Maentwrog, Tan-y-bwlch, Penrhynseudraeth, Llandecwyn and back to Maentwrog Link

John Lucas

Uplands road leading to Maentwrog power station

John Lucas

Road through Coed Felenrhyd Bach

Eventually leading down into Cwm Prysor and joining the A496 by Maentwrog Power Station.

John Lucas

Access gate to Ceunant Llennyrch

A National (Wales) nature Reserve.

John Lucas

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