1. Home
  2. Wales
  3. Dyfed Powys
  4. Ceredigion
  5. Cardiganshire
  6. Coed y Darren

Coed y Darren

Wood, Forest in Cardiganshire

Wales

Coed y Darren

Track to Blaencastell A forestry track which also gives access to Blaencastell. The Rheidol Study Centre was based here, subsequently taken over by the Rhoserchan Drug Rehabilitation Project, which went into liquidation in 2013. A signpost at the start of the track still indicates Rhoserchan.
Track to Blaencastell Credit: Nigel Brown

Coed y Darren, located in Cardiganshire, is a picturesque wood or forest area known for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. Spanning approximately 200 acres, this woodland is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

The forest boasts a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and pine, which create a lush and vibrant canopy. These towering trees provide a sheltered habitat for numerous bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and various smaller songbirds. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the woodland.

Several well-maintained trails wind through Coed y Darren, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its beauty at their own pace. Along these trails, one can find hidden streams, cascading waterfalls, and small ponds, providing a serene and tranquil backdrop for relaxation or picnicking.

The forest is also home to an array of wildlife, including squirrels, rabbits, and foxes. Lucky visitors may even catch a glimpse of the elusive red deer or wild boar that occasionally roam the area.

Coed y Darren is a haven for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its peaceful ambiance, natural splendor, and abundant wildlife make it a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Coed y Darren Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.431463/-3.9444677 or Grid Reference SN6783. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track to Blaencastell A forestry track which also gives access to Blaencastell. The Rheidol Study Centre was based here, subsequently taken over by the Rhoserchan Drug Rehabilitation Project, which went into liquidation in 2013. A signpost at the start of the track still indicates Rhoserchan.
Track to Blaencastell
A forestry track which also gives access to Blaencastell. The Rheidol Study Centre was based here, subsequently taken over by the Rhoserchan Drug Rehabilitation Project, which went into liquidation in 2013. A signpost at the start of the track still indicates Rhoserchan.
Pont Ysgubor Newydd A mid 19th century Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300082813-pont-ysgubor-newydd-melindwr#.WlMnCvll-M8" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300082813-pont-ysgubor-newydd-melindwr#.WlMnCvll-M8">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> bridge over the Afon Melindwr, the listing being given in 2004.
Pont Ysgubor Newydd
A mid 19th century Grade II listed LinkExternal link bridge over the Afon Melindwr, the listing being given in 2004.
Banc Clawddmelyn The road along Banc Clawddmelyn, looking E. towards the Nant-y-moch area.
Banc Clawddmelyn
The road along Banc Clawddmelyn, looking E. towards the Nant-y-moch area.
Pasture, Llwyn Prysg Pasture, house and forestry by the roadside near Llwyn Prysg
Pasture, Llwyn Prysg
Pasture, house and forestry by the roadside near Llwyn Prysg
Capel Salem The chapel in Salem, Coed Gruffydd, near Penrhyncoch, built in 1824 as an Independent chapel. Rebuilt 1850 and extended in 1864.
Capel Salem
The chapel in Salem, Coed Gruffydd, near Penrhyncoch, built in 1824 as an Independent chapel. Rebuilt 1850 and extended in 1864.
Nant Silo Looking S across Nant Silo, remains of Bron Flwyd (Bronllwyd) leadmine on right
Nant Silo
Looking S across Nant Silo, remains of Bron Flwyd (Bronllwyd) leadmine on right
Bron Floyd leadmine Remains of part of the Bron Floyd (Bronllwyd) lead mine. Originally worked c. 1600 and re-opened for a while in mid 1800s.
Bron Floyd leadmine
Remains of part of the Bron Floyd (Bronllwyd) lead mine. Originally worked c. 1600 and re-opened for a while in mid 1800s.
Footbridge, Pen-bont Rhydybeddau Footbridge (disused?) across Nant Silo next to modern road bridge that replaces the original ford.
Footbridge, Pen-bont Rhydybeddau
Footbridge (disused?) across Nant Silo next to modern road bridge that replaces the original ford.
Cerrig-yr-Wyn One of the two standing stones called 'Cerrig-yr-Wyn', each about three ft high and about 200yds apart. Looking SW. The scar on the hillside opposite is the old Darren metal mine (in SN6782), which was originally worked in the mid 16th Cent. There is also the remains of a hill fort on top of the hill.
Cerrig-yr-Wyn
One of the two standing stones called 'Cerrig-yr-Wyn', each about three ft high and about 200yds apart. Looking SW. The scar on the hillside opposite is the old Darren metal mine (in SN6782), which was originally worked in the mid 16th Cent. There is also the remains of a hill fort on top of the hill.
Gatepost and standing stone Old stone gatepost and one of the two standing stones (in the middle of the field) that make up 'Cerrig-yr-Wyn'. Looking S.
Gatepost and standing stone
Old stone gatepost and one of the two standing stones (in the middle of the field) that make up 'Cerrig-yr-Wyn'. Looking S.
Cerrig yr Wyn One of the two standing stones called Cerrig yr Wyn, looking West up the valley of Nant Silo and Clarach to Clarach bay on the coast in the distance (the obvious headland is the S shore of the bay, about 10km away)
Cerrig yr Wyn
One of the two standing stones called Cerrig yr Wyn, looking West up the valley of Nant Silo and Clarach to Clarach bay on the coast in the distance (the obvious headland is the S shore of the bay, about 10km away)
Chimney, Cwmsymlog Mine Chimney and entrance to the shaft of the Cwmsymlog mine (silver and lead 17th-19th century)
Chimney, Cwmsymlog Mine
Chimney and entrance to the shaft of the Cwmsymlog mine (silver and lead 17th-19th century)
Chapel and houses, Cwmsymlog Tabernacl Welsh Baptist Chapel, Cwmsymlog (est. 1843) with housing and spoil heaps from the old metal mine in the foreground. Looking N.
Chapel and houses, Cwmsymlog
Tabernacl Welsh Baptist Chapel, Cwmsymlog (est. 1843) with housing and spoil heaps from the old metal mine in the foreground. Looking N.
Moelfryn Pasture surrounding Moelfryn farm, looking SE. Altitude approx 280m.
Moelfryn
Pasture surrounding Moelfryn farm, looking SE. Altitude approx 280m.
Cwmerfyn Small modern roadbridge across a stream with Cwmerfyn beyond. Spoil heap from former mine just visible on L. Looking E.
Cwmerfyn
Small modern roadbridge across a stream with Cwmerfyn beyond. Spoil heap from former mine just visible on L. Looking E.
Goginan and Dollwen The village of Goginan on the A44. Looking S, the A44 runs along the top line of houses.
Goginan and Dollwen
The village of Goginan on the A44. Looking S, the A44 runs along the top line of houses.
Banc y Darren The hamlet of Darren below the hill of Banc y Darren. There is a fort on top of the hill. Looking NW.
Banc y Darren
The hamlet of Darren below the hill of Banc y Darren. There is a fort on top of the hill. Looking NW.
Darren Closer view of the houses and some of the old mine workings at Darren.
Darren
Closer view of the houses and some of the old mine workings at Darren.
Show me another place!

Coed y Darren is located at Grid Ref: SN6783 (Lat: 52.431463, Lng: -3.9444677)

Unitary Authority: Ceredigion

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///verges.never.flask. Near Bow Street, Ceredigion

Nearby Locations

Trefeurig Pen-bont-rhyd-y-beddau Coed y Darren Pen-bont Rhydybeddau

Related Wikis

Pen-bont-rhyd-y-beddau
Pen-bont-rhyd-y-beddau

Pen-bont-rhyd-y-beddau is a small village in the community of Trefeurig, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 73.7 miles (118.6 km) from Cardiff and 174.8 miles...

Daren
Daren

Daren is a hamlet bach in the community of Trefeurig, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 73.2 miles (117.7 km) from Cardiff and 174.5 miles (280.8 km) from London...

Pen-Rhiw-Newydd
Pen-Rhiw-Newydd

Penrhiwnewydd is a hamlet in the community of Trefeurig, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 74.1 miles (119.2 km) from Cardiff and 175.3 miles (282 km) from London...

Salem, Ceredigion
Salem, Ceredigion

Salem is a small Welsh village in Ceredigion, located between the Afon Stewi and Nant Seilo rivers. The closest village is Penrhyn-coch. The Salem Independent...

Cwmerfyn
Cwmerfyn

Cwmerfyn (historically Cwm-erfin or Cwmerfin) is a hamlet in the community of Trefeurig, Ceredigion, Wales, nine miles (14 km) by road east of Aberystwyth...

Broginin
Broginin

Broginin is a hamlet in the community of Trefeurig, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 74.6 miles (120 km) from Cardiff and 175.7 miles (282.8 km) from London...

Cwmsymlog
Cwmsymlog

Cwmsymlog is a short valley, sheltering a hamlet of the same name, in Ceredigion, in the west of Wales. Once an important mining area, but the mining slowly...

Dollwen
Dollwen

Dollwen is a hamlet in the community of Melindwr, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 72.1 miles (116 km) from Cardiff and 173.6 miles (279.4 km) from London...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.431463,-3.9444677
Post Box
Ref: SY23 158
Lat/Long: 52.4336331/-3.9438999
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Ref: SY23 20
Lat/Long: 52.4277347/-3.9468589
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 52.4348861/-3.9450386
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 52.4342712/-3.9409617
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 52.4327275/-3.9405325
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 52.4341472/-3.9469184
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.
Muriau-cochion Wood Merionethshire
Coed y Rhiwiau Caernarfonshire

Have you been to Coed y Darren?

Leave your review of Coed y Darren below (or comments, questions and feedback).

© 2024 UK Place Database | Privacy