Coed Caersaeson

Wood, Forest in Merionethshire

Wales

Coed Caersaeson

Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station Construction of the power station started in 1959 and the facility was fully open by 1968, closing in 1991. Total decommissioning time will take around 100 years, compared with the 25 years of power generation.
Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station Credit: David Robinson

Coed Caersaeson, located in Merionethshire, is a notable wood or forest in the region. With its picturesque landscape and rich biodiversity, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

Covering a vast area, Coed Caersaeson is home to a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense and vibrant canopy. The forest floor is adorned with an array of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to the overall beauty of the woodland.

The forest is crisscrossed by well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate its natural wonders. As one ventures deeper into Coed Caersaeson, they may encounter serene streams and small waterfalls, further enhancing the tranquil ambiance of the woodland.

Wildlife thrives within Coed Caersaeson, providing a haven for numerous species. Birdwatchers may spot various songbirds, woodpeckers, and even birds of prey soaring above the treetops. Squirrels, badgers, and deer are among the mammals that call this forest home.

Coed Caersaeson is not only a place of natural beauty but also has historical significance. The woodland is said to have ancient roots, with remnants of an Iron Age hillfort visible in certain areas. This adds an element of intrigue and fascination to the forest, attracting history enthusiasts and archaeology aficionados.

Overall, Coed Caersaeson is a captivating wood or forest in Merionethshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature, discover its diverse flora and fauna, and appreciate its historical heritage.

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Coed Caersaeson Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.926451/-3.9643676 or Grid Reference SH6838. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station Construction of the power station started in 1959 and the facility was fully open by 1968, closing in 1991. Total decommissioning time will take around 100 years, compared with the 25 years of power generation.
Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station
Construction of the power station started in 1959 and the facility was fully open by 1968, closing in 1991. Total decommissioning time will take around 100 years, compared with the 25 years of power generation.
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.
Leaving Gellilyden The back road over the hills to Maentwrog.
Leaving Gellilyden
The back road over the hills to Maentwrog.
Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station A decommissioned Magnox nuclear power station situated in Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, Wales.
Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station
A decommissioned Magnox nuclear power station situated in Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, Wales.
Remains of a bridge A track on the south side of the Afon Prysor leads to the substantial buttress in the centre of the photo, but there is little trace of a track on the north side, just a steep and narrow footpath. What was the bridge for?
Remains of a bridge
A track on the south side of the Afon Prysor leads to the substantial buttress in the centre of the photo, but there is little trace of a track on the north side, just a steep and narrow footpath. What was the bridge for?
A narrow path through Ceunant Llennyrch woods
A narrow path through Ceunant Llennyrch woods
A valve on the pipeline Where the metal framework is visible.
A valve on the pipeline
Where the metal framework is visible.
Remarkable stratification The creation of the track to Llech-y-Cwm exposed these shale beds with an 'intrusion' of very different rock. It is possibly not an intrusion, just a very different sedimentary layer.
Remarkable stratification
The creation of the track to Llech-y-Cwm exposed these shale beds with an 'intrusion' of very different rock. It is possibly not an intrusion, just a very different sedimentary layer.
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Coed Caersaeson is located at Grid Ref: SH6838 (Lat: 52.926451, Lng: -3.9643676)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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