Tywi Forest

Wood, Forest in Cardiganshire

Wales

Tywi Forest

Upper Tywi valley
Upper Tywi valley Credit: Alan Hughes

Tywi Forest, located in Cardiganshire, Wales, is a picturesque woodland spanning over an expansive area of approximately 10,000 acres. Renowned for its natural beauty, the forest is nestled within the breathtaking Tywi Valley, characterized by rolling hills, meandering rivers, and abundant wildlife.

The forest is predominantly composed of native deciduous trees, such as oak, ash, and beech, which create a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. These trees provide a dense canopy, filtering sunlight and creating a cool and tranquil atmosphere within the forest. Beneath the towering giants, a rich undergrowth of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers thrives.

Tywi Forest is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers. Among the creatures that call this forest home are red kites, buzzards, and owls, which can often be spotted soaring above the treetops. The forest also harbors a diverse range of mammals, including badgers, foxes, and deer, which can occasionally be glimpsed among the trees.

Numerous walking and cycling trails wind their way through Tywi Forest, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural splendor and serenity of the surroundings. These paths provide an opportunity to explore the forest's hidden gems, such as secluded glades, babbling brooks, and ancient ruins. Additionally, the forest is intersected by the enchanting River Tywi, which offers fishing and kayaking opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Tywi Forest is a treasured natural gem of Cardiganshire, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with nature in a truly captivating setting.

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Tywi Forest Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.197405/-3.7666911 or Grid Reference SN7956. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Upper Tywi valley
Upper Tywi valley
Dolgoch Originally an isolated farm on a bend in the upper Tywi valley.  Now a wilderness hostel:
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Dolgoch
Originally an isolated farm on a bend in the upper Tywi valley. Now a wilderness hostel: LinkExternal link
Cwm Tywi
Cwm Tywi
Frosty March morning in Cwm Tywi, Ceredigion Looking south-south-west from near Dolgoch hostel at 07:20 GMT. The mist and ground frost soon dispersed.
Frosty March morning in Cwm Tywi, Ceredigion
Looking south-south-west from near Dolgoch hostel at 07:20 GMT. The mist and ground frost soon dispersed.
Misty morning in Cwm Tywi, Ceredigion Looking south-south-west from near Dolgoch hostel at 07:20 GMT. The mist and ground frost soon dispersed.
Misty morning in Cwm Tywi, Ceredigion
Looking south-south-west from near Dolgoch hostel at 07:20 GMT. The mist and ground frost soon dispersed.
Frosty Cwm Tywi morning near Dolgoch, Ceredigion Looking north-west at 07:26 GMT from the bridleway near Dolgoch hostel. Early morning mist soon cleared and the ground frost melted.
Frosty Cwm Tywi morning near Dolgoch, Ceredigion
Looking north-west at 07:26 GMT from the bridleway near Dolgoch hostel. Early morning mist soon cleared and the ground frost melted.
Hill pasture by Dolgoch in Cwm Tywi, Ceredigion This view is north-west from near the hostel at 8:02 GMT, towards the track and bridleway. Early mist and ground frost soon dissipated.
Hill pasture by Dolgoch in Cwm Tywi, Ceredigion
This view is north-west from near the hostel at 8:02 GMT, towards the track and bridleway. Early mist and ground frost soon dissipated.
Frosty morning in Cwm Tywi, Ceredigion This view is north from near the hostel at 8:04 GMT, towards the track and bridleway. Early mist and ground frost soon dispersed as the sun crept above the hill top above Nant-yr-Hwch. The hillside in shadow on the right is in Powys.
Frosty morning in Cwm Tywi, Ceredigion
This view is north from near the hostel at 8:04 GMT, towards the track and bridleway. Early mist and ground frost soon dispersed as the sun crept above the hill top above Nant-yr-Hwch. The hillside in shadow on the right is in Powys.
Dolgoch hostel in Cwm Tywi, Ceredigion A telephoto assisted image taken looking south-west from the mountain road three hundred metres away. The former YHA youth hostel is now partly modernised and operated by the Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.elenydd-hostels.co.uk/en" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.elenydd-hostels.co.uk/en">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>
Dolgoch hostel in Cwm Tywi, Ceredigion
A telephoto assisted image taken looking south-west from the mountain road three hundred metres away. The former YHA youth hostel is now partly modernised and operated by the Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust. LinkExternal link
Cwm Tywi by Dolgoch Hostel in Ceredigion The former YHA youth hostel is now partly modernised and operated by the Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.elenydd-hostels.co.uk/en" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.elenydd-hostels.co.uk/en">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> 
Recent (2021) imagery shows that much of the forest has been felled.
Cwm Tywi by Dolgoch Hostel in Ceredigion
The former YHA youth hostel is now partly modernised and operated by the Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust. LinkExternal link Recent (2021) imagery shows that much of the forest has been felled.
Hill pasture and forestry by Afon Tywi in Ceredigion The former YHA youth hostel is now partly modernised and operated by the Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.elenydd-hostels.co.uk/en" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.elenydd-hostels.co.uk/en">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> 
Recent (2021) imagery shows that much of the forest has been felled. Land this side of the river is in Powys.
Hill pasture and forestry by Afon Tywi in Ceredigion
The former YHA youth hostel is now partly modernised and operated by the Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust. LinkExternal link Recent (2021) imagery shows that much of the forest has been felled. Land this side of the river is in Powys.
Dolgoch hostel in Cwm Tywi, Ceredigion A telephoto assisted image taken looking north-west from the road near Nantyrhwch 320 metres away. The former YHA youth hostel is now partly modernised and operated by the Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.elenydd-hostels.co.uk/en" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.elenydd-hostels.co.uk/en">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>

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7528398">SN8056 : Upper Cwm Tywi in Ceredigion</a>
Dolgoch hostel in Cwm Tywi, Ceredigion
A telephoto assisted image taken looking north-west from the road near Nantyrhwch 320 metres away. The former YHA youth hostel is now partly modernised and operated by the Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust. LinkExternal link SN8056 : Upper Cwm Tywi in Ceredigion
Upper Cwm Tywi in Ceredigion The white building is the former YHA youth hostel, now partly modernised and operated by the Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.elenydd-hostels.co.uk/en" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.elenydd-hostels.co.uk/en">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> George de Roe's "Shepherd's Bothy" to the left was demolished in 2013.
The view is looking north-west from the road near Nantyrhwch in Powys. All land this side of the river, including much of the top half of this image is in Powys.
Upper Cwm Tywi in Ceredigion
The white building is the former YHA youth hostel, now partly modernised and operated by the Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust. LinkExternal link George de Roe's "Shepherd's Bothy" to the left was demolished in 2013. The view is looking north-west from the road near Nantyrhwch in Powys. All land this side of the river, including much of the top half of this image is in Powys.
Cwm Tywi near Dolgoch hostel, Ceredigion Looking north-north-east from near the hostel. The famous single track mountain road between Tregaron and Abergwesyn cross the scene about halfway up the image. The road and land beyond the Afon Tywi are in Powys.
Cwm Tywi near Dolgoch hostel, Ceredigion
Looking north-north-east from near the hostel. The famous single track mountain road between Tregaron and Abergwesyn cross the scene about halfway up the image. The road and land beyond the Afon Tywi are in Powys.
Dolgoch hostel in Cwm Tywi, Ceredigion This former YHA hostel is now successfully operated by the Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.elenydd-hostels.co.uk/en" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.elenydd-hostels.co.uk/en">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> Nantyrhwch on the far side of the river is in Powys.
Dolgoch hostel in Cwm Tywi, Ceredigion
This former YHA hostel is now successfully operated by the Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust. LinkExternal link Nantyrhwch on the far side of the river is in Powys.
Tywi valley and crags near Dolgoch in Ceredigion Looking north-east across the valley bottom from near Dolgoch hostel. Land on the steep slopes on the far side of the river is in Powys.
Tywi valley and crags near Dolgoch in Ceredigion
Looking north-east across the valley bottom from near Dolgoch hostel. Land on the steep slopes on the far side of the river is in Powys.
Rough pasture near Dolgoch by Afon Tywi in Ceredigion The Afon Tywi flows from left to right at the base of the steep slope, north-east of Dolgoch hostel. The only grazing I have seen in recent years (up to 2019) has been by horses. and very friendly they are too! Land on the steep slopes past the river is in Powys.
Rough pasture near Dolgoch by Afon Tywi in Ceredigion
The Afon Tywi flows from left to right at the base of the steep slope, north-east of Dolgoch hostel. The only grazing I have seen in recent years (up to 2019) has been by horses. and very friendly they are too! Land on the steep slopes past the river is in Powys.
Rough pasture by the Afon Tywi in Ceredigion The Afon Tywi flows from left to right at the base of the steep slope, north-east of Dolgoch hostel. The only grazing I have seen in recent years (up to 2019) has been by horses. and very friendly they are too! Land on the steep slopes past the river is in Powys.
Rough pasture by the Afon Tywi in Ceredigion
The Afon Tywi flows from left to right at the base of the steep slope, north-east of Dolgoch hostel. The only grazing I have seen in recent years (up to 2019) has been by horses. and very friendly they are too! Land on the steep slopes past the river is in Powys.
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Tywi Forest is located at Grid Ref: SN7956 (Lat: 52.197405, Lng: -3.7666911)

Unitary Authority: Ceredigion

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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