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Allt y Frân

Wood, Forest in Cardiganshire

Wales

Allt y Frân

The Tywi Forest The Tywi Forest above Llyn Brianne reservoir.
The Tywi Forest Credit: Philip Halling

Allt y Frân is a beautiful woodland located in Cardiganshire, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 200 hectares, it is known for its picturesque landscapes and diverse flora and fauna. The woodland is situated on the southern slopes of Mynydd Allt y Frân, a hill that reaches a height of 396 meters above sea level.

The woodland is mainly composed of mixed deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. Allt y Frân is home to several rare and protected species, such as red kites, goshawks, and dormice. The forest also boasts a rich variety of plants, including bluebells, wood anemones, and wild garlic, which create a colorful carpet during springtime.

The woodland offers several well-maintained footpaths and trails, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the area and enjoy its natural beauty. The paths lead to stunning viewpoints, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and nearby Cardigan Bay.

Allt y Frân is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers. The tranquility and peacefulness of the woodland make it an ideal place for relaxation and contemplation. The forest is also used for educational purposes, with organized nature walks and workshops taking place regularly.

Overall, Allt y Frân is a cherished natural gem in Cardiganshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Welsh countryside and discover the wonders of its diverse ecosystem.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.168965/-3.7786515 or Grid Reference SN7853. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Tywi Forest The Tywi Forest above Llyn Brianne reservoir.
The Tywi Forest
The Tywi Forest above Llyn Brianne reservoir.
Esgair Ganol and Esgair Gors View up and across the upper Tywi valley.
Esgair Ganol and Esgair Gors
View up and across the upper Tywi valley.
Cwm Camddwr Low evening sun lighting Cwm Camddwr.
Cwm Camddwr
Low evening sun lighting Cwm Camddwr.
Cwm Camddwr Mountain road in Cwm Camddwr.
Cwm Camddwr
Mountain road in Cwm Camddwr.
View into Cwm Camddwr View into Cwm Camddwr above Llyn Brianne reservoir.
View into Cwm Camddwr
View into Cwm Camddwr above Llyn Brianne reservoir.
Cwm Camddwr Cwm Camddwr above Llyn Brianne reservoir.
Cwm Camddwr
Cwm Camddwr above Llyn Brianne reservoir.
View across Cwm Camddwr
View across Cwm Camddwr
Cwm Camddwr Cerddwyr yn dilyn heol fach wledig yng Nghwm Camddwr. Walkers following a minor country road in Cwm Camddwr (trans. winding river valley).
Cwm Camddwr
Cerddwyr yn dilyn heol fach wledig yng Nghwm Camddwr. Walkers following a minor country road in Cwm Camddwr (trans. winding river valley).
Meinihirion Pen Pontbren / Pen Pontbren Standing Stones Meinihirion wedi eu lleoli ar lethr uwhben Afon Camddwr. Mae 'na amheuon a yw'r un ar y dde yn garreg naturiol neu'n faenhir go iawn. Standing stones on a slope above Afon Camddwr (trans. winding river). There are doubts whether the one on the right is a natural boulder or a genuine standing stone.
Meinihirion Pen Pontbren / Pen Pontbren Standing Stones
Meinihirion wedi eu lleoli ar lethr uwhben Afon Camddwr. Mae 'na amheuon a yw'r un ar y dde yn garreg naturiol neu'n faenhir go iawn. Standing stones on a slope above Afon Camddwr (trans. winding river). There are doubts whether the one on the right is a natural boulder or a genuine standing stone.
Llwybr ceffyl Nant Llwyd / Nant Llwyd bridleway Llwybr ceffyl yn mynd i gyfeiriad Capel Soar y Mynydd. A bridleway heading towards Capel Soar y Mynydd (trans. Soar Chapel of the mountain).
Llwybr ceffyl Nant Llwyd / Nant Llwyd bridleway
Llwybr ceffyl yn mynd i gyfeiriad Capel Soar y Mynydd. A bridleway heading towards Capel Soar y Mynydd (trans. Soar Chapel of the mountain).
Llwybr ceffyl Nant Llwyd / Nant Llwyd bridleway Llwybr ceffyl yn rhydio Nant Llwyd ger ei tharddant. A bridleway fords Nant Llwyd (trans. muddy stream) near its source.
Llwybr ceffyl Nant Llwyd / Nant Llwyd bridleway
Llwybr ceffyl yn rhydio Nant Llwyd ger ei tharddant. A bridleway fords Nant Llwyd (trans. muddy stream) near its source.
Maenhir Y Garreg Wen / Y Garreg Wen Standing Stone Maenhir ar lawr o'r enw y Garreg Wen ger Blaen Nant-y-rhiw. Mae dwy garn gyfagos yn gysylltiedig â'r maenhir. A recumbent standing stone known as y Garreg Wen (trans. the white stone) near Blaen Nant-y-rhiw (trans. source of the hillside stream). Two nearby cairns are associated with the stone.
Maenhir Y Garreg Wen / Y Garreg Wen Standing Stone
Maenhir ar lawr o'r enw y Garreg Wen ger Blaen Nant-y-rhiw. Mae dwy garn gyfagos yn gysylltiedig â'r maenhir. A recumbent standing stone known as y Garreg Wen (trans. the white stone) near Blaen Nant-y-rhiw (trans. source of the hillside stream). Two nearby cairns are associated with the stone.
Carn Blaen Nant-y-rhiw / Blaen Nant-y-rhiw cairn Gweddillion carn o'r Oes Efydd mewn lleoliad o'r enw Blaen Nant-y-rhiw. O'r garn mae maenhir o'r enw Y Garreg Wen, sy bellach ar lawr, i'w gweld ryw ganllath i ffwrdd. The remains of a Bronze Age cairn at a location known as Blaen Nant-y-rhiw (trans. source of the hillside stream). From the cairn a now recumbent standing stone known as Y Garreg Wen (trans. the white stone) can be seen 100 yards away.
Carn Blaen Nant-y-rhiw / Blaen Nant-y-rhiw cairn
Gweddillion carn o'r Oes Efydd mewn lleoliad o'r enw Blaen Nant-y-rhiw. O'r garn mae maenhir o'r enw Y Garreg Wen, sy bellach ar lawr, i'w gweld ryw ganllath i ffwrdd. The remains of a Bronze Age cairn at a location known as Blaen Nant-y-rhiw (trans. source of the hillside stream). From the cairn a now recumbent standing stone known as Y Garreg Wen (trans. the white stone) can be seen 100 yards away.
Carn Blaen Nant-y-rhiw / Blaen Nant-y-rhiw cairn Yn y blaendir mae gweddillion un o ddwy garn o'r Oes Efydd yn y lleoliad hwn. O'r garn mae maenhir o'r enw Y Garreg Fawr, sy bellach ar lawr, i'w gweld o flaen y coed yn y pellter. In the foreground is the remains of one of two Bronze Age cairns at this location. From the cairn a now recumbent standing stone known a Y Garreg Wen (trans. the white stone) can be seen in front of the trees.
Carn Blaen Nant-y-rhiw / Blaen Nant-y-rhiw cairn
Yn y blaendir mae gweddillion un o ddwy garn o'r Oes Efydd yn y lleoliad hwn. O'r garn mae maenhir o'r enw Y Garreg Fawr, sy bellach ar lawr, i'w gweld o flaen y coed yn y pellter. In the foreground is the remains of one of two Bronze Age cairns at this location. From the cairn a now recumbent standing stone known a Y Garreg Wen (trans. the white stone) can be seen in front of the trees.
Heol i Soar y Mynydd / Road to Soar y Mynydd Hen heol ddiwyneb yn mynd i lawr y waered i gyfeiriad Capel Soar y Mynydd. An old unsurfaced road descending the hill towards Capel Soar y Mynydd (trans. Soar Chapel of the mountain).
Heol i Soar y Mynydd / Road to Soar y Mynydd
Hen heol ddiwyneb yn mynd i lawr y waered i gyfeiriad Capel Soar y Mynydd. An old unsurfaced road descending the hill towards Capel Soar y Mynydd (trans. Soar Chapel of the mountain).
Carn Saith-wraig Gweddillion carnedd o'r Oes Efydd a elwir Carn Saith-wraig. Diddorol nodi bod Map y Degwm 1842 yn ei alw'n Carn saith wrach ac o bosib yn tarddu o hen chwedl goll. Mae carn arall llai o faint gerllaw. The remains of a Bronze Age cairn known as Carn Saith-wraig (cairn of the seven wives/women). Interestingly, the 1842 Tithe Map refers to it as Carn saith wrach (trans. cairn of the seven witches), probably from a now long lost fable. Another smaller cairn is located nearby.
Carn Saith-wraig
Gweddillion carnedd o'r Oes Efydd a elwir Carn Saith-wraig. Diddorol nodi bod Map y Degwm 1842 yn ei alw'n Carn saith wrach ac o bosib yn tarddu o hen chwedl goll. Mae carn arall llai o faint gerllaw. The remains of a Bronze Age cairn known as Carn Saith-wraig (cairn of the seven wives/women). Interestingly, the 1842 Tithe Map refers to it as Carn saith wrach (trans. cairn of the seven witches), probably from a now long lost fable. Another smaller cairn is located nearby.
Carn Saith-wraig Gweddillion carnedd o'r Oes Efydd a elwir Carn Saith-wraig. Diddorol nodi bod Map y Degwm 1842 yn ei alw'n Carn saith wrach ac o bosib yn tarddu o hen chwedl goll. Mae carn arall llai o faint gerllaw. The remains of a Bronze Age cairn known as Carn Saith-wraig (cairn of the seven wives/women). Interestingly, the 1842 Tithe Map refers to it as Carn saith wrach (trans. cairn of the seven witches), probably from a now long lost fable. Another smaller cairn is located nearby.
Carn Saith-wraig
Gweddillion carnedd o'r Oes Efydd a elwir Carn Saith-wraig. Diddorol nodi bod Map y Degwm 1842 yn ei alw'n Carn saith wrach ac o bosib yn tarddu o hen chwedl goll. Mae carn arall llai o faint gerllaw. The remains of a Bronze Age cairn known as Carn Saith-wraig (cairn of the seven wives/women). Interestingly, the 1842 Tithe Map refers to it as Carn saith wrach (trans. cairn of the seven witches), probably from a now long lost fable. Another smaller cairn is located nearby.
Carn o'r Oes Efydd / Bronze Age cairn Un o ddwy garn o'r Oes Efydd yn y lleoliad hwn. Mae'r garnedd hon yn ddienw ond gelwir y llall sy'n hefyd yn fwy o faint yn 'Carn Saith-wraig'. One of two Bronze Age cairns at this location. This one has no name but the other larger cairn is known as Carn Saith-wraig (trans. cairn of the seven wives/women).
Carn o'r Oes Efydd / Bronze Age cairn
Un o ddwy garn o'r Oes Efydd yn y lleoliad hwn. Mae'r garnedd hon yn ddienw ond gelwir y llall sy'n hefyd yn fwy o faint yn 'Carn Saith-wraig'. One of two Bronze Age cairns at this location. This one has no name but the other larger cairn is known as Carn Saith-wraig (trans. cairn of the seven wives/women).
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Allt y Frân is located at Grid Ref: SN7853 (Lat: 52.168965, Lng: -3.7786515)

Unitary Authority: Ceredigion

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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