Llech-y-cwrn Covert

Wood, Forest in Merionethshire

Wales

Llech-y-cwrn Covert

St Twrog's Parish Church, Maentwrog
St Twrog's Parish Church, Maentwrog Credit: John H Darch

Llech-y-cwrn Covert is a woodland area located in Merionethshire, Wales. Covering an approximate area of 200 acres, it is a significant natural attraction in the region. The covert is nestled within the picturesque landscape of the Snowdonia National Park, offering visitors a serene and tranquil environment.

The woodland is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch. These trees provide a dense canopy, resulting in a shaded and cool atmosphere during the summer months. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting ambiance of the area.

Llech-y-cwrn Covert is home to a variety of wildlife species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors may be fortunate enough to spot red squirrels, badgers, and a wide range of birds such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. The covert also serves as a habitat for several protected species, including the rare lesser horseshoe bat.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails lead through ancient groves, babbling brooks, and open meadows, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Llech-y-cwrn Covert is a haven of tranquility and natural beauty. Whether one seeks a peaceful walk, birdwatching opportunities, or simply a place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this woodland provides a welcome retreat for all who visit.

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Llech-y-cwrn Covert Images

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St Twrog's Parish Church, Maentwrog
St Twrog's Parish Church, Maentwrog
The Old School, Maentwrog Grade II listed late C19 school in the centre of the village
The Old School, Maentwrog
Grade II listed late C19 school in the centre of the village
A road out from Gellilydan Leads to the A487 road.
A road out from Gellilydan
Leads to the A487 road.
Coed y Llwyn Houses on the edge of Gellilydan. The minor road on the right runs over the hills and joins the A496 road near Maentwrog power station <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SH65423962">SH65423962</a>.
Coed y Llwyn
Houses on the edge of Gellilydan. The minor road on the right runs over the hills and joins the A496 road near Maentwrog power station SH65423962.
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.
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.
Gate on cycle route 82 The route leads to Trawfynydd power station and beyond.
Gate on cycle route 82
The route leads to Trawfynydd power station and beyond.
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.
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.
Mountain road through Coed Pennyglannau Most of the forestry on the right has been clear-felled.
Mountain road through Coed Pennyglannau
Most of the forestry on the right has been clear-felled.
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 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.visitsnowdonia.info/maentwrog-circular-walk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.visitsnowdonia.info/maentwrog-circular-walk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
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 LinkExternal link
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 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.visitsnowdonia.info/maentwrog-circular-walk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.visitsnowdonia.info/maentwrog-circular-walk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
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 LinkExternal link
Uplands road leading to Maentwrog power station
Uplands road leading to Maentwrog power station
Road through Coed Felenrhyd Bach Eventually leading down into Cwm Prysor and joining the A496 by Maentwrog Power Station.
Road through Coed Felenrhyd Bach
Eventually leading down into Cwm Prysor and joining the A496 by Maentwrog Power Station.
Access gate to Ceunant Llennyrch A National (Wales) nature Reserve.
Access gate to Ceunant Llennyrch
A National (Wales) nature Reserve.
Road by Felen Rhyd Fach Approaching Maentwrog power station and the junction with the A496.
Road by Felen Rhyd Fach
Approaching Maentwrog power station and the junction with the A496.
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.
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.
Ivy Bridge across Afon Prysor Grade II listed, on the packhorse route from Maentwrog to Harlech. CADW <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=83453" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=83453">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> has it as being C18 or earlier. Other reports show that it is as early as C16.
Ivy Bridge across Afon Prysor
Grade II listed, on the packhorse route from Maentwrog to Harlech. CADW LinkExternal link has it as being C18 or earlier. Other reports show that it is as early as C16.
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 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.visitsnowdonia.info/maentwrog-circular-walk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.visitsnowdonia.info/maentwrog-circular-walk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. Was also on the original route of the Wales Coast Path, but that was rerouted when Pont Briwet <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SH616383">SH616383</a> 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 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/606781">SH6138 : Pont Briwet Toll Road</a>.
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 LinkExternal 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.
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.
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.
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Llech-y-cwrn Covert is located at Grid Ref: SH6638 (Lat: 52.929489, Lng: -3.9801277)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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///precluded.growth.sending. Near Maentwrog, Gwynedd

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