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Coed y Fedw

Wood, Forest in Merionethshire

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Coed y Fedw

Ruined building near Ty'n-yr-efail
Ruined building near Ty'n-yr-efail Credit: Alpin Stewart

Coed y Fedw, located in Merionethshire, is a picturesque woodland area known for its breathtaking beauty and rich biodiversity. The name "Coed y Fedw" translates to "Wood, Forest" in English, which aptly describes the natural landscape that dominates the region.

Covering an extensive area, Coed y Fedw is characterized by a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and conifers. The dense canopy of these trees provides a haven for various wildlife species, making it a valuable habitat for both flora and fauna. Rare and endangered species, such as red kites and black grouse, have been spotted within the woodland, highlighting its ecological significance.

A network of walking trails and paths crisscrosses Coed y Fedw, allowing visitors to explore the woodlands at their own pace. These trails offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside, with rolling hills and distant mountains creating a picturesque backdrop. The tranquility and peacefulness of Coed y Fedw make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Coed y Fedw also holds historical significance. The woodland has witnessed human occupation for centuries, with traces of ancient settlements and structures still visible. These remnants serve as a reminder of the area's rich cultural heritage and provide an intriguing glimpse into the lives of past inhabitants.

Overall, Coed y Fedw in Merionethshire is a captivating woodland that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature's beauty. Its diverse ecosystem, scenic trails, and cultural heritage make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat or an opportunity to connect with the natural world.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.645651/-3.9477944 or Grid Reference SH6807. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruined building near Ty'n-yr-efail
Ruined building near Ty'n-yr-efail
Platform and lines at Abergynolwyn Station
Platform and lines at Abergynolwyn Station
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station
Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station
Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
View from Abergynolwyn station The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
View from Abergynolwyn station
The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Abergynolwyn station The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Abergynolwyn station
The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Reinforced embankment at Abergynolwyn station The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Reinforced embankment at Abergynolwyn station
The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Signal box at Abergynolwyn Part of the Talyllyn Railway.
Signal box at Abergynolwyn
Part of the Talyllyn Railway.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station (2) Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station (2)
Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
View from B4405 ''How Green is my Valley'' from near the cemetery.
View from B4405
''How Green is my Valley'' from near the cemetery.
Derelict buildings at Abergynolwyn These quarry buildings can be seen from the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Derelict buildings at Abergynolwyn
These quarry buildings can be seen from the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Notices at Abergynolwyn railway station The plaque in the centre was inserted in 2018, while the notice below looks like it was inserted during the 1950s (presumably 1951).
Notices at Abergynolwyn railway station
The plaque in the centre was inserted in 2018, while the notice below looks like it was inserted during the 1950s (presumably 1951).
Mynydd Tan-y-coed (Viewed from Abergynolwyn railway station) This 1610ft (491m) tall hill is adjacent to Abergynolwyn railway station, which is on the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Mynydd Tan-y-coed (Viewed from Abergynolwyn railway station)
This 1610ft (491m) tall hill is adjacent to Abergynolwyn railway station, which is on the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Sign at Abergynolwyn railway station One of a few signs at Abergynolwyn railway station on the narrow gauge Talyllyn railway line, with the signal box seen in the distance.
Sign at Abergynolwyn railway station
One of a few signs at Abergynolwyn railway station on the narrow gauge Talyllyn railway line, with the signal box seen in the distance.
Abergynolwyn railway station Opened in 1866 on the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line, this was the original northern terminus for passenger trains. The station platform was extended in 1976 for two trains, and this is the second most popular station on the line after Tywyn Wharf.
Abergynolwyn railway station
Opened in 1866 on the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line, this was the original northern terminus for passenger trains. The station platform was extended in 1976 for two trains, and this is the second most popular station on the line after Tywyn Wharf.
Afon Dysynni Ar ochr Gamallt, tuag at bentre Abergynolwyn. The valley of the Afon Dysynni, looking towards the village of Abergynolwyn.
Afon Dysynni
Ar ochr Gamallt, tuag at bentre Abergynolwyn. The valley of the Afon Dysynni, looking towards the village of Abergynolwyn.
Hen fferm Nant-yr-Eira The roofless ruin of the lonely old farm in Nant-yr-Eira still has a pretty sturdy chimney breast.
Hen fferm Nant-yr-Eira
The roofless ruin of the lonely old farm in Nant-yr-Eira still has a pretty sturdy chimney breast.
Hen fferm Nant-yr-Eira The ruined old farmhouse has numerous quartz stones dotted around its perimeter, and three very fine box trees that have gone feral at its front.
Hen fferm Nant-yr-Eira
The ruined old farmhouse has numerous quartz stones dotted around its perimeter, and three very fine box trees that have gone feral at its front.
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Coed y Fedw is located at Grid Ref: SH6807 (Lat: 52.645651, Lng: -3.9477944)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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