Betws Lodge Wood

Wood, Forest in Denbighshire

Wales

Betws Lodge Wood

Bilidowcars / Cormorants Credit: Ceri Thomas

Betws Lodge Wood is a renowned forest located in Denbighshire, North Wales. Spanning over a vast area, this woodland is a natural haven for both locals and visitors seeking tranquility and natural beauty. The forest is situated near the village of Betws Gwerfil Goch, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and stunning views.

The primary feature of Betws Lodge Wood is its dense, lush vegetation, dominated by a variety of deciduous and coniferous tree species. Towering oak, beech, and birch trees create a majestic canopy, while the scent of pine fills the air. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, making it a perfect habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Within Betws Lodge Wood, there are several well-maintained trails that allow visitors to explore the forest's hidden treasures. These winding paths lead through enchanting groves, alongside babbling brooks, and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Nature enthusiasts can witness a rich array of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a multitude of bird species.

Betws Lodge Wood also offers recreational facilities for visitors. There are picnic areas dotted throughout the forest, providing a serene spot to enjoy a packed lunch amidst nature. Additionally, the forest is home to a charming log cabin café, offering hot beverages and light snacks to refresh weary explorers.

Overall, Betws Lodge Wood in Denbighshire is a true gem of natural beauty. With its diverse flora and fauna, well-maintained trails, and peaceful ambiance, it serves as a popular destination for those seeking solace in the embrace of nature.

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Betws Lodge Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.274041/-3.6099679 or Grid Reference SH9276. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bilidowcars / Cormorants

Ceri Thomas

Morglawdd ym Mhensarn / Sea wall at Pensarn

Ceri Thomas

The beach between Abergele and Llanddulas

Walking west from Abergele, the beach, even close to low tide just after springs, gets a little narrower, meaning we have to walk nearer the groynes and shingle at the top of the foreshore, and there are rocks poking out from the sand. Llanddulas itself lies hidden behind a large caravan park (one of many, forming an almost continuous eyesore along this coast). Beyond the closer headland, Great Ormes Head juts out into Liverpool Bay of the Irish Sea.

Andy Waddington

Decaying groyne

There are a series of groynes along the beach from the mouth of the Afon Ddulas at Llanddulas on both west and east beaches. Some of them still seem to have enough substance to contain longshore drift of shingle away from the river mouth, but many are reduced to just a series of uprights, sometimes with horizontals well above the ground and perform very little in the way of a useful function. This one has very little left at all to seawards of these two posts which are just about at the top of the beach.

Andy Waddington

Final uprights

There are a series of groynes along the beach from the mouth of the Afon Ddulas at Llanddulas on both west and east beaches. Some of them still seem to have enough substance to contain longshore drift of shingle away from the river mouth, but many are reduced to just a series of uprights, sometimes with horizontals well above the ground and perform very little in the way of a useful function. This is all that remains of the most easterly one, just two uprights. The band of shingle is at about its narrowest (and the shingle about its sandiest) here, beteween rock armour inland and sand extending out to the low tide.

Andy Waddington