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Coed Maesnewyddion

Wood, Forest in Caernarfonshire

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Coed Maesnewyddion

Cefnrhos Gwawr Cefnrhos Gwawr forestry
Cefnrhos Gwawr Credit: Colin Prosser

Coed Maesnewyddion, located in Caernarfonshire, is a picturesque wood or forest that offers visitors a serene and enchanting natural environment. Situated in the beautiful landscape of Wales, this woodland area covers a significant area of land and is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna.

With its dense green canopy and towering trees, Coed Maesnewyddion provides a haven for various wildlife species. The forest is home to a wide array of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers. Additionally, visitors may be lucky enough to spot mammals such as deer, foxes, and squirrels while exploring the forest trails.

The woodland offers visitors a range of walking paths and trails, allowing them to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the surroundings. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, Coed Maesnewyddion caters to all levels of outdoor enthusiasts. The forest boasts breathtaking views of the Welsh countryside, with rolling hills and valleys providing a stunning backdrop.

Coed Maesnewyddion also holds historical significance, with remnants of ancient settlements and structures scattered throughout the woodland. These archaeological features add an intriguing element to the forest, attracting history buffs and curious explorers alike.

Visitors to Coed Maesnewyddion can expect a peaceful and tranquil experience, as the forest provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The sounds of rustling leaves and chirping birds create a soothing ambiance, making it an ideal destination for those seeking solace in nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.09628/-3.8338959 or Grid Reference SH7757. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cefnrhos Gwawr Cefnrhos Gwawr forestry
Cefnrhos Gwawr
Cefnrhos Gwawr forestry
Boardwalk carries path over marsh NW of Llyn Elsi Although marked as a relatively small path (and not a public right of way) on the map, this part of the footpath network around Llyn Elsi clearly sees a lot of use and is well-maintained. Proximity to the tourist mecca of Betws-y-Coed explains the popularity of a walk mostly deep in planted forestry, though a continuous drizzle meant we met few others today on this west side of the reservoir.
Boardwalk carries path over marsh NW of Llyn Elsi
Although marked as a relatively small path (and not a public right of way) on the map, this part of the footpath network around Llyn Elsi clearly sees a lot of use and is well-maintained. Proximity to the tourist mecca of Betws-y-Coed explains the popularity of a walk mostly deep in planted forestry, though a continuous drizzle meant we met few others today on this west side of the reservoir.
Outcrop in shore of Llyn Elsi It's important for reservoirs to be on impermeable rock, and the whole of Llyn Elsi lies on the Cwm Eigiau Formation of siltstones and mudstones with occasional small beds of sandstone of Caradoc (Late Ordovician) age. The local Caradoc epoch spans all of the ICS Sandbian stage and the first half of the Katian stage, and is 458-448 million years old. Clearly, it doesn't leak. It's an attractive body of water by reservoir standards as it seems to be maintained at a pretty constant level without ugly draw-down beaches. Surrounded by forest (albeit mostly planted exotic conifers) it was also pretty sheltered on this somewhat miserable British summer day.
Outcrop in shore of Llyn Elsi
It's important for reservoirs to be on impermeable rock, and the whole of Llyn Elsi lies on the Cwm Eigiau Formation of siltstones and mudstones with occasional small beds of sandstone of Caradoc (Late Ordovician) age. The local Caradoc epoch spans all of the ICS Sandbian stage and the first half of the Katian stage, and is 458-448 million years old. Clearly, it doesn't leak. It's an attractive body of water by reservoir standards as it seems to be maintained at a pretty constant level without ugly draw-down beaches. Surrounded by forest (albeit mostly planted exotic conifers) it was also pretty sheltered on this somewhat miserable British summer day.
Swallow Falls The Swallow falls near Betws-y-Coed on the Afon Llugwy.
Swallow Falls
The Swallow falls near Betws-y-Coed on the Afon Llugwy.
Afon Llugwy, Pont-y-Pair Rapids Recent heavy rainfall has caused the river to become swollen and the rapids above the Pont-y-Pair Bridge are more spectacular than usual.
Afon Llugwy, Pont-y-Pair Rapids
Recent heavy rainfall has caused the river to become swollen and the rapids above the Pont-y-Pair Bridge are more spectacular than usual.
Afon Llugwy at Betws-y-Coed Recent heavy rainfall has caused the river to become swollen and the rapids above the Pont-y-Pair Bridge are more spectacular than usual.
Afon Llugwy at Betws-y-Coed
Recent heavy rainfall has caused the river to become swollen and the rapids above the Pont-y-Pair Bridge are more spectacular than usual.
Betws-y-Coed, Pont-y-Pair Bridge and Rapids Recent heavy rainfall has caused the river to become swollen and the rapids beneath the Pont-y-Pair Bridge are more spectacular than usual. The bridge is said to date from the late-fifteenth century although the present fabric is probably seventeenth century and it was widened and partly rebuilt in the late eighteenth/early nineteenth century. It is a Grade II* listed building (Cadw reference 3230 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=3230" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=3230">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> ).
Betws-y-Coed, Pont-y-Pair Bridge and Rapids
Recent heavy rainfall has caused the river to become swollen and the rapids beneath the Pont-y-Pair Bridge are more spectacular than usual. The bridge is said to date from the late-fifteenth century although the present fabric is probably seventeenth century and it was widened and partly rebuilt in the late eighteenth/early nineteenth century. It is a Grade II* listed building (Cadw reference 3230 LinkExternal link ).
A5 near Swallow Falls The A5 is a major trunk road which runs for about 181 miles from London, in England, to Holyhead, in Wales. For part of its route, it follows a section of the Roman route which later took the Anglo-Saxon name Watling Street. At Oswestry, the A5 joins the A483 and becomes the bypass to the east of the town. It continues to multiplex with the A483 until it reaches Halton, where it diverges towards Llangollen and Holyhead.
A5 near Swallow Falls
The A5 is a major trunk road which runs for about 181 miles from London, in England, to Holyhead, in Wales. For part of its route, it follows a section of the Roman route which later took the Anglo-Saxon name Watling Street. At Oswestry, the A5 joins the A483 and becomes the bypass to the east of the town. It continues to multiplex with the A483 until it reaches Halton, where it diverges towards Llangollen and Holyhead.
Fire station and Rhes Dolydd A pleasing group of buildings in a slate vernacular. I thought that the fire station resembled a chapel; maybe that was deliberate?
Fire station and Rhes Dolydd
A pleasing group of buildings in a slate vernacular. I thought that the fire station resembled a chapel; maybe that was deliberate?
Bro Gethin, Ffordd Gethin Housing in an outlying part of Betws-y-coed.
Bro Gethin, Ffordd Gethin
Housing in an outlying part of Betws-y-coed.
Afon Llugwy A view upstream from a dry section of the braided channel by Ty Hyll.
Afon Llugwy
A view upstream from a dry section of the braided channel by Ty Hyll.
Fallen tree A fallen tree, whose root-plate has been washed clean by floodwater.
Fallen tree
A fallen tree, whose root-plate has been washed clean by floodwater.
Forest track Rock outcrops by the side of a forestry access road. Without the benefit of this activity by the Forestry Commission, we would have no view of the rocks in this area.
Forest track
Rock outcrops by the side of a forestry access road. Without the benefit of this activity by the Forestry Commission, we would have no view of the rocks in this area.
Quarry in the forest A small quarry operated (originally) by the Forestry Commission to produce stone for building access roads in this tract of upland forestry. The rock exposed here belongs to the Cwm Eigiau Formation (Ordovician, Soudleyan to Longvillian), which is mostly siltstone and mudstone hardened into poor-quality slate by tectonic forces. Here there was a knoll, now quarried away, comprising competent sandstone which was better for crushing down for surface dressings. Grading of the site is preparatory to closure for extraction.
Quarry in the forest
A small quarry operated (originally) by the Forestry Commission to produce stone for building access roads in this tract of upland forestry. The rock exposed here belongs to the Cwm Eigiau Formation (Ordovician, Soudleyan to Longvillian), which is mostly siltstone and mudstone hardened into poor-quality slate by tectonic forces. Here there was a knoll, now quarried away, comprising competent sandstone which was better for crushing down for surface dressings. Grading of the site is preparatory to closure for extraction.
The Towers Outdoor Education Centre
The Towers Outdoor Education Centre
Looking along the dam face of Llyn Tynymynydd The shallow Llyn Tynymynydd is slowly silting up and reverting to bog, but was once a reservoir used in the lead mining industry. Both the shore and the dam face are becoming covered in seral trees, mainly birch and alder.
Looking along the dam face of Llyn Tynymynydd
The shallow Llyn Tynymynydd is slowly silting up and reverting to bog, but was once a reservoir used in the lead mining industry. Both the shore and the dam face are becoming covered in seral trees, mainly birch and alder.
Looking over ruined Cyffty lead mine buildings Next to the carpark is the crushing mill whilst autumnal bracken outlines the buddle beyond which lies the forge. Unlike lead mining ruins in some other areas, the ground does not seem to have become so toxic that nothing grows and the mine is much more overgrown than I would have expected.
Looking over ruined Cyffty lead mine buildings
Next to the carpark is the crushing mill whilst autumnal bracken outlines the buddle beyond which lies the forge. Unlike lead mining ruins in some other areas, the ground does not seem to have become so toxic that nothing grows and the mine is much more overgrown than I would have expected.
Sarn Helen above Rhiwddolion Although the modern track follows the Roman road closely most of the way, this bit of Sarn Helen may not be quite in the footsteps of the legions, as it seems to wave around off the dead straight course we've come to expect of invaders determined to get where they are going as directly as possible. The dogs clearly aren't of Latin descent, they can make any straight line walk into a random wander.
Sarn Helen above Rhiwddolion
Although the modern track follows the Roman road closely most of the way, this bit of Sarn Helen may not be quite in the footsteps of the legions, as it seems to wave around off the dead straight course we've come to expect of invaders determined to get where they are going as directly as possible. The dogs clearly aren't of Latin descent, they can make any straight line walk into a random wander.
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Coed Maesnewyddion is located at Grid Ref: SH7757 (Lat: 53.09628, Lng: -3.8338959)

Unitary Authority: Conwy

Police Authority: North Wales

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