Breast Plantations

Wood, Forest in Glamorgan

Wales

Breast Plantations

Margam Hills Dramatic Wooded Hillside - looking NE from centre of square (across the M4) — Margam Hills Credit: Chris Shaw

Breast Plantations, located in Glamorgan, Wales, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and diverse range of plant and animal species. Spanning over a considerable area, the woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The plantation is characterized by its dense forest cover, featuring a mix of both deciduous and coniferous trees. The presence of oak, beech, and birch trees provides a vibrant display of colors during the autumn months, attracting visitors from near and far. The woodland floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers and ferns, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Breast Plantations is home to a variety of wildlife, contributing to its ecological significance. Birdwatchers can spot numerous species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The woodland is also frequented by small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and deer. Additionally, the streams and ponds within the plantation support a diverse aquatic ecosystem, housing amphibians, fish, and insects.

The plantation offers several well-maintained trails, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the woodland's natural wonders. Whether it's a leisurely walk or a more challenging hike, the trails cater to all levels of fitness and interest. Interpretive signs and information boards are strategically placed along the trails, offering educational insights into the surrounding flora and fauna.

Breast Plantations also serves as a vital carbon sink, playing a crucial role in mitigating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The woodland contributes to the overall ecological health of the region, providing habitat for many species and helping to maintain biodiversity.

Overall, Breast Plantations in Glamorgan offers a serene escape into nature, boasting beautiful landscapes, diverse wildlife, and educational opportunities for nature enthusiasts.

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Breast Plantations Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.563083/-3.7125726 or Grid Reference SS8186. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Margam Hills

Dramatic Wooded Hillside - looking NE from centre of square (across the M4)

Chris Shaw

Gorsedd Stones

Kevin Trahar

Milepost (Relocated?)

Last in a series of mileposts along the A48 before the M4 at Junction 38. This is located less than a mile from the previous one near Margam Country Park, and is opposite a lay-by. Was it moved when the M4 was built and the A48 was remodelled between Junctions 38 and 39?

Colin Pyle

Margam Crematorium entrance

Colin Pyle

The M4 at Margam Interchange

Eirian Evans

Graig Fawr

Cerddwyr yn dilyn Llwybr Arfordir Cymru ar fryn o'r enw Graig Fawr. Walkers following the Wales Coast Path on a hill known as Graig Fawr (trans. big hill).

Alan Richards

Hansel and Gretel house

Margam Park - children’s play area.

Alan Hughes

A swathe of bluebells

Bluebell woodland near Margam Abbey.

Alan Hughes

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the wall north side of the road. It marks a point 35.546m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Path on National Cycle Route 4 by Margam Interchange

This woodland path runs between the end of a residential cul-de-sac a little to the west of Margam Abbey and the A48 at Margam Interchange (junction 38 of the M4). From there National Cycle Route 4 continues north-westwards along pavements at the side of the A road. As well as lying on the long distance cycle route, the wooded path lies on an alternative section of the Wales Coast Path which runs through countryside just outside Port Talbot, in distinction to the 'official' route which passes through the town.

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Name-bearing stone at Coed Graig Fawr, Margam

The stone identifies the wood which it stands at the southern edge of as Coed Graig Fawr. It also indicates that the latter is a Woodland Trust wood. The stone is situated by an alternative route between Margam Park and Briton Ferry on the Wales Coast Path. The image may seem to have a significant tilt, but the text and other features on the stone really have the inclination seen in it.

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Sign on National Cycle Route 4 by Margam Interchange

A sign for cyclists about to begin an off-road section of the long distance route which includes a crossing of Margam Country Park. As well as being directional - pointing along the stretch of path seen in SS7986 : Path on National Cycle Route 4 by Margam Interchange – the sign gives details of the distance to and time taken to reach a location further along the route. Next to the red and white symbol for National Cycle Route 4 is a green and white one for the Celtic Trail, a network of cycle routes in west, south and mid Wales which includes the whole of the Welsh section of Route 4 - Link

. The remaining symbol on the sign is a mystery. Two Wales Coast Path stickers are on the pole to which the sign is attached. An optional route between Margam Interchange and Briton Ferry on the Coast Path passes this way.

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Path on National Cycle Route 4 by Margam Interchange (2)

The path seen in SS7986 : Path on National Cycle Route 4 by Margam Interchange viewed from its other (north-western) end.

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The start of a path on National Cycle Route 4 near Margam Interchange

Situated at the end of a residential cul-de-sac on National Cycle Route 4, this gap in a fence lies at the north-western end of the path on that cycle route seen in SS7986 : Path on National Cycle Route 4 by Margam Interchange (2). As well as National Cycle Route 4, an alternative stage on the Wales Coast Path passes along the path, and signage for both can be seen in the image attached to fence posts at the start of the path.

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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the Old Post Office on Margam Road. It marks a point 21.324m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Margam, lay-by

On A48 (N).

Mike Faherty

Entrance to Margam Park

Entrance to the country estate, Margam Park.

Alan Hughes

Old Milepost by the A48, Margam

Cast iron milepost on the A48, in the Community of Margam, Neath & Port Talbot; Margam, 100m N of Margam Park entrance opposite lay-by on grass verge, North-East side of road. Glamorgan Gothic type, erected by the Glamorgan Turnpike Trusts, dated 1841. Inscription reads:- : TO / PYLE / 3 : : LONDON / 186 : : TO / NEATH / 9 : : BRIDGEND DISTRICT / MARGAM / PARISH / 1841 : Milestone Society National ID: GLA_186PYNT03.

Milestone Society

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Breast Plantations is located at Grid Ref: SS8186 (Lat: 51.563083, Lng: -3.7125726)

Unitary Authority: Neath Port Talbot

Police Authority: South Wales