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Bryn-Gwenyn Covert

Wood, Forest in Merionethshire

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Bryn-Gwenyn Covert

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

Bryn-Gwenyn Covert is a serene woodland located in the county of Merionethshire, Wales. This enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 200 acres and is situated near the village of Bryn-Gwenyn. The name "Bryn-Gwenyn" translates to "Hill of Bees" in the Welsh language, showcasing the historical importance of this area for beekeeping.

The woodland is primarily composed of native tree species such as oak, birch, and beech, which form a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, creating a vibrant and picturesque landscape during spring and summer months.

Bryn-Gwenyn Covert is renowned for its rich biodiversity. It is home to numerous wildlife species including red squirrels, badgers, foxes, and a variety of bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. The tranquil atmosphere of the woodland attracts nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers alike, offering a perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

Visitors to Bryn-Gwenyn Covert can explore its well-maintained walking trails, which meander through the forest, allowing them to immerse themselves in the peaceful ambiance and enjoy the captivating surroundings. The woodland also features picnic areas and benches, providing visitors with a chance to relax and enjoy a leisurely meal amidst the tranquility of nature.

Overall, Bryn-Gwenyn Covert is a hidden gem in Merionethshire, offering a haven of natural beauty, biodiversity, and tranquility for all who venture into its embrace.

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St Twrog's Parish Church, Maentwrog
St Twrog's Parish Church, Maentwrog
Towards Dduallt Station Dduallt Station and the Dduallt Deviation. Seen from the 'Mountain Prince' excursion which takes passengers from Porthmadog to a trip round The Spiral on the deviation then returning via Tan-y-Bwlch for refreshments at the cafe.
Towards Dduallt Station
Dduallt Station and the Dduallt Deviation. Seen from the 'Mountain Prince' excursion which takes passengers from Porthmadog to a trip round The Spiral on the deviation then returning via Tan-y-Bwlch for refreshments at the cafe.
A double-fairlie on the loop at Dduallt In the days when Dduallt was the upper terminus of the Ffestiniog Railway and the 'Deviationists' were working hard to extend the line to Blaenau. Here, the locomotive is running round prior to taking its train back to Porthmadog.
A double-fairlie on the loop at Dduallt
In the days when Dduallt was the upper terminus of the Ffestiniog Railway and the 'Deviationists' were working hard to extend the line to Blaenau. Here, the locomotive is running round prior to taking its train back to Porthmadog.
Ffestiniog Railway, Ddault, 1969 The upper terminus at the time. Work was in progress on the spiral deviation to lift the line above the level of Tanygrisiau Reservoir, which had flooded the original route. This old route is blocked by the white gate.
Ffestiniog Railway, Ddault, 1969
The upper terminus at the time. Work was in progress on the spiral deviation to lift the line above the level of Tanygrisiau Reservoir, which had flooded the original route. This old route is blocked by the white gate.
'Earl of Merioneth' at Dduallt – 1970 This was just a couple of years after the extension to Dduallt was opened to passenger service, with the embankment of the new deviation beginning to take shape.
'Earl of Merioneth' at Dduallt – 1970
This was just a couple of years after the extension to Dduallt was opened to passenger service, with the embankment of the new deviation beginning to take shape.
'Earl of Merioneth' running round at Dduallt – 1970 This was the terminus of the line from 1968 to 1977 when the new extension came into use. The track layout has since been changed so that there is no longer a passing loop, the right hand track being merely a siding.
'Earl of Merioneth' running round at Dduallt – 1970
This was the terminus of the line from 1968 to 1977 when the new extension came into use. The track layout has since been changed so that there is no longer a passing loop, the right hand track being merely a siding.
Waiting for departure, Dduallt – 1970 In the background is the incomplete bridge that would carry the spiral of the deviation enabling the line to eventually reach Blaenau Ffestiniog again.
Waiting for departure, Dduallt – 1970
In the background is the incomplete bridge that would carry the spiral of the deviation enabling the line to eventually reach Blaenau Ffestiniog again.
A496 near Rhyd-y-Sarn The A496 is a major coastal and mountainous road in southern Snowdonia. It runs for almost 33 miles from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llanelltyd, via Harlech. The road passes through a diverse landscape, including the mountainous region of Blaenau Ffestiniog.
A496 near Rhyd-y-Sarn
The A496 is a major coastal and mountainous road in southern Snowdonia. It runs for almost 33 miles from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llanelltyd, via Harlech. The road passes through a diverse landscape, including the mountainous region of Blaenau Ffestiniog.
A496 near Pont Taly-y-bont The A496 is a major coastal and mountainous road in southern Snowdonia. It runs for almost 33 miles from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llanelltyd, via Harlech. The road passes through a diverse landscape, including the mountainous region of Blaenau Ffestiniog.
A496 near Pont Taly-y-bont
The A496 is a major coastal and mountainous road in southern Snowdonia. It runs for almost 33 miles from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llanelltyd, via Harlech. The road passes through a diverse landscape, including the mountainous region of Blaenau Ffestiniog.
A496 passing Ffatri Farm The A496 is a major coastal and mountainous road in southern Snowdonia. It runs for almost 33 miles from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llanelltyd, via Harlech. The road passes through a diverse landscape, including the mountainous region of Blaenau Ffestiniog.
A496 passing Ffatri Farm
The A496 is a major coastal and mountainous road in southern Snowdonia. It runs for almost 33 miles from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llanelltyd, via Harlech. The road passes through a diverse landscape, including the mountainous region of Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Layby on the A496, Vale of Ffestiniog The A496 is a major coastal and mountainous road in southern Snowdonia. It runs for almost 33 miles from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llanelltyd, via Harlech. The road passes through a diverse landscape, including the mountainous region of Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Layby on the A496, Vale of Ffestiniog
The A496 is a major coastal and mountainous road in southern Snowdonia. It runs for almost 33 miles from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llanelltyd, via Harlech. The road passes through a diverse landscape, including the mountainous region of Blaenau Ffestiniog.
A487, Maentwrog 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. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A487" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A487">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>
A487, Maentwrog
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. LinkExternal link
A487 near Tan-y-bwlch 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. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A487" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A487">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>
A487 near Tan-y-bwlch
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. LinkExternal link
DAF Truck on the A487 near Plas Farm 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. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A487" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A487">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>
DAF Truck on the A487 near Plas Farm
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. LinkExternal link
Chapel at Maentwrog The old chapel beside the A487 at Maentwrog. The picture is taken from a car crossing the Afon Dwyryd bridge in the Vale of Ffestiniog at the junction with the A496.
Chapel at Maentwrog
The old chapel beside the A487 at Maentwrog. The picture is taken from a car crossing the Afon Dwyryd bridge in the Vale of Ffestiniog at the junction with the A496.
A496 near Maentwrog
A496 near Maentwrog
Looking across the Dwyryd valley, near Maentwrog Across the valley is Coed Ty Coch, and the summit of Moelwyn Bach in the far distance
Looking across the Dwyryd valley, near Maentwrog
Across the valley is Coed Ty Coch, and the summit of Moelwyn Bach in the far distance
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
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Bryn-Gwenyn Covert is located at Grid Ref: SH6741 (Lat: 52.950633, Lng: -3.9721622)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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