Bodlondeb Wood

Wood, Forest in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Bodlondeb Wood

Agapanthus (African Lily) A South African perennial plant, resplendent at the entrance to the castle car park. — Agapanthus (African Lily) Credit: Richard Hoare

Bodlondeb Wood is a picturesque forest located in Caernarfonshire, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, the wood is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, birch, and beech, which provide a lush and vibrant canopy throughout the year. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, creating a colorful spectacle during the spring months.

Bodlondeb Wood is home to a rich variety of wildlife. Birds such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls can be spotted among the treetops, while small mammals like squirrels, badgers, and foxes inhabit the undergrowth. The wood also supports a diverse insect population, including butterflies and beetles, which thrive in the diverse range of habitats within the forest.

The wood offers numerous walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails lead through ancient woodlands, across babbling brooks, and up gentle slopes, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The wood is particularly popular with nature enthusiasts, hikers, and families looking to enjoy a peaceful day out in nature.

Bodlondeb Wood is easily accessible, located just a short distance from the town of Caernarfon. Its tranquil atmosphere and natural splendor make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in the beauty of the Welsh countryside.

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Bodlondeb Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.28567/-3.8336726 or Grid Reference SH7778. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Agapanthus (African Lily)

A South African perennial plant, resplendent at the entrance to the castle car park.

Richard Hoare

Conwy Bay sunset

A fine, clear sky for the first time in a couple of weeks made for a spectacular solar descent into terrain - and a reminder just how far the year has advanced.

Jonathan Wilkins

Spring tide view

A view of the Afon Conwy at a spring low tide. After weeks of drizzle and gloom it was a joy to be out in the evening sun. Low spring tides are always at around 1800h UTC, so a fine start or end to the day is required for such a trip.

Jonathan Wilkins

Channel marker buoy

There is something alarming about finding a channel marker buoy aground at low tide, but then the map extract does not indicate dry land here anyway! The height of the dune bedding here gives some idea of water depth and the speed of the ebbing tide. I was surprised to find that all of my spaniel assistants and their house-guests are somewhere in this image.

Jonathan Wilkins

Spring tide sandbanks

A spring tide gives an opportunity to view at close quarters the new sandbank which is growing on the west side of the Conwy estuary. Over the past year it has become obvious that the tidal flow in the river is changing, and the channel now veers eastwards to the north of Bodlondeb Point around this large, new sandbank with its active dune field, while those on the Deganwy side have been bisected by a new channel and largely removed. See SH7878 : Drying moorings for an excursion no longer possible!

Jonathan Wilkins

Sandbanks with dunes

The speed and power of the ebb tide can be appreciated from the size of the sand dunes which make up the new ground exposed at low tide on the west side of the estuary. While somewhat sinuous, the dunes all face northward. I have long questioned whether the flood tide creates features which face south, as might be expected? I loved the perfect tracks of a sea birds which have walked along the smooth edge of the dunes.

Jonathan Wilkins

Sychnant Pass Road towards Conwy

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Horses at Tyrau-Duon

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Sychnant Pass Road towards Conwy

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Sheep at Mount Pleasant, Conwy

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Sychnant Pass Road at Conwy

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Conwy town walls

The walls were built during the reign of Edward I of England, between 1283 and 1289.

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Upper Gate and town walls at Conwy

The walls were built during the reign of Edward I of England, between 1283 and 1289.

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Upper Gate Street in Conwy

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Roger Hosking M.A. 1925 - 2013 at Llandudno Junction

In the background the preserved class 47 diesel locomotive D1935, Roger Hosking M.A. 1925 - 2013, with the Statesman train due to depart for Carlisle via Chester and the Settle Viaduct. This was a circular tour starting at Bangor. Unfortunately this was a chance photograph and it was not known at the time whether it was headed by a steam locomotive. In the event as was seen later it was diesel hauled throughout. For a closer view see SH7977 : Class 47 diesel locomotive Roger Hosking M.A. 1925 - 2013

Dr ZoÃ« Hoare

Class 47 diesel locomotive Roger Hosking M.A. 1925 - 2013

A closer view of the preserved class 47 diesel locomotive D1935, Roger Hosking M.A. 1925 - 2013, with the Statesman train due to depart for Carlisle via Chester and the Settle Viaduct. See SH7977 : Roger Hosking M.A. 1925 - 2013 at Llandudno Junction This was a circular tour starting at Bangor. Unfortunately this was a chance photograph and it was not known at the time whether it was headed by a steam locomotive. In the event as was seen later it was diesel hauled throughout.

Dr ZoÃ« Hoare

Roger Hosking M.A. 1925 - 2013 returns from Carlisle

A closer view of the preserved class 47 diesel locomotive D1935, Roger Hosking M.A. 1925 - 2013, with the Statesman train on its return from Carlisle via Chester and the Settle Viaduct. It was just a few minutes late on arrival but left promptly to catch up time. See SH7977 : Roger Hosking M.A. 1925 - 2013 at Llandudno Junction This was a circular tour starting at Bangor and diesel hauled throughout.

Richard Hoare