Glyn-meirch Wood

Wood, Forest in Glamorgan

Wales

Glyn-meirch Wood

Gellionnen Chapel
Gellionnen Chapel Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Glyn-meirch Wood, located in Glamorgan, Wales, is a picturesque forest renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, the wood is characterized by its dense canopy of native trees, including oak, beech, and ash.

The woodland is situated on the southern slopes of the Glamorgan Hills, offering visitors stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The forest is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, making it a popular destination for walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts.

The wood is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with bluebells in the spring, creating a vibrant and colorful display. It is also a habitat for numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and finches. Visitors may also spot mammals such as foxes, badgers, and deer.

Glyn-meirch Wood is managed by the local conservation authority, which ensures the preservation of its natural ecosystem. The wood is protected under various environmental laws, which prohibit logging and hunting within its boundaries.

In addition to its natural beauty, the wood also has historical significance. It is believed that the forest has been present since ancient times, and remnants of Bronze Age settlements have been discovered in the area.

Overall, Glyn-meirch Wood offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing visitors with an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature and appreciate the wonders of this enchanting forest.

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Glyn-meirch Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.720706/-3.8598847 or Grid Reference SN7104. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gellionnen Chapel
Gellionnen Chapel
Adulam Baptist Chapel, Pontardawe Welsh Baptist Chapel built in 1845 and rebuilt in 1889 (1899?). Derelict since 2004 and subject to vandalism since then.

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Adulam Baptist Chapel, Pontardawe
Welsh Baptist Chapel built in 1845 and rebuilt in 1889 (1899?). Derelict since 2004 and subject to vandalism since then. See LinkExternal link
Soar Welsh Presbyterian Church, Pontardawe Built in 1866 and restored in 1901. 

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Soar Welsh Presbyterian Church, Pontardawe
Built in 1866 and restored in 1901. See LinkExternal link
Gosen Apostolic Church See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/13414?term=Pontardawe%20&pg=2" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/13414?term=Pontardawe%20&pg=2">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>
Gosen Apostolic Church
See LinkExternal link
Pontardawe Library The building also serves as the Pontardawe Hwb - a community facility.
Pontardawe Library
The building also serves as the Pontardawe Hwb - a community facility.
Kitty’s, Pontardawe Public house in Pontardawe.
Kitty’s, Pontardawe
Public house in Pontardawe.
Dynevor Arms Public House in Pontardawe.
Dynevor Arms
Public House in Pontardawe.
St Peter’s Church, Pontardawe
St Peter’s Church, Pontardawe
Bodybuilding Hardcore Gym Formerly the Pavilion Cinema.

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Bodybuilding Hardcore Gym
Formerly the Pavilion Cinema. See also LinkExternal link
Ivy Bush Hotel
Ivy Bush Hotel
School Lane, Pontardawe
School Lane, Pontardawe
Police Station, Pontardawe
Police Station, Pontardawe
Pontardawe Arts Centre Formerly Pontardawe Public Hall and Institute, built in 1908 and opened by Adelina Patti.

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Pontardawe Arts Centre
Formerly Pontardawe Public Hall and Institute, built in 1908 and opened by Adelina Patti. See LinkExternal link
Wesleyaid Cymraeg Horeb Welsh Wesleyan Chapel.

The building was noted for its "spray of wild typography on the upper façade", marking out the words "1902 - Wesleyaid Cymraeg".
Wesleyaid Cymraeg
Horeb Welsh Wesleyan Chapel. The building was noted for its "spray of wild typography on the upper façade", marking out the words "1902 - Wesleyaid Cymraeg".
Gateway near Ffynnon-wen Spring
Gateway near Ffynnon-wen Spring
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the wall of No70 Gwyn Street. It marks a point 53.273m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the wall of No70 Gwyn Street. It marks a point 53.273m above mean sea level.
Farmland looking towards Gwern-llwyn farm What looks like meadow land in the foreground was briefly an open scar on the landscape a couple of years ago as the gas gas pipeline work passed straight through this area.
Farmland looking towards Gwern-llwyn farm
What looks like meadow land in the foreground was briefly an open scar on the landscape a couple of years ago as the gas gas pipeline work passed straight through this area.
Cricket on Pontardawe Recreation Ground Pontardawe Recreation Ground is on the flood plain of the River Tawe, which is behind the trees on the right of the photograph.  The Swansea Canal runs below the houses.
Cricket on Pontardawe Recreation Ground
Pontardawe Recreation Ground is on the flood plain of the River Tawe, which is behind the trees on the right of the photograph. The Swansea Canal runs below the houses.
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Glyn-meirch Wood is located at Grid Ref: SN7104 (Lat: 51.720706, Lng: -3.8598847)

Unitary Authority: Neath Port Talbot

Police Authority: South Wales

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