Y Wennallt

Wood, Forest in Radnorshire

Wales

Y Wennallt

Gamallt The steep, scrub covered hillside of Gamallt
Gamallt Credit: Eirian Evans

Y Wennallt is a small woodland located in the county of Radnorshire, Wales. Situated in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains, it covers an area of approximately 100 hectares. The woodland is part of the larger Radnor Forest, which is renowned for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity.

Y Wennallt is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, and beech. These trees provide a dense canopy that shades the forest floor and creates a tranquil and secluded environment. The woodland is also home to a variety of plant species, such as bluebells, wood sorrel, and wild garlic, which add vibrant colors to the landscape during spring.

The forest is a haven for wildlife, with an abundance of bird species including woodpeckers, buzzards, and various songbirds. Mammals like badgers, foxes, and red squirrels can also be found within the woodland, making it an important habitat for conservation.

Y Wennallt offers numerous walking trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders. One of the most popular routes is the Radnor Forest Circular Walk, which takes approximately three hours to complete and provides breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The woodland is managed by the local authorities, who ensure its preservation and protection. Y Wennallt is not only a place of natural beauty but also a valuable resource for education and research, attracting nature enthusiasts and scientists alike.

Overall, Y Wennallt is a captivating woodland that offers a peaceful escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Radnorshire's natural landscape.

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Y Wennallt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.311349/-3.5437588 or Grid Reference SN9469. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gamallt The steep, scrub covered hillside of Gamallt
Gamallt
The steep, scrub covered hillside of Gamallt
Lay-by with valley view by A470
Lay-by with valley view by A470
The track to Fergwm No access without permission!
The track to Fergwm
No access without permission!
A sagging power cable below Coed Cwm-coch
A sagging power cable below Coed Cwm-coch
An abandoned farm trailer near Cwmbach
An abandoned farm trailer near Cwmbach
The River Wye, near Rhayader The River Wye to the North of Rhayader at the Point where the long-closed Mid-Wales Railway crossed the river.
The River Wye, near Rhayader
The River Wye to the North of Rhayader at the Point where the long-closed Mid-Wales Railway crossed the river.
Bridge support on the long-disused Mid-Wales Railway line. "Iron Man" hanging from an old bridge support from the long-closed Mid-Wales Railway, on the River Wye North of Rhayader.
Wikipedia entry - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Wales_Railway" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Wales_Railway">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>
Bridge support on the long-disused Mid-Wales Railway line.
"Iron Man" hanging from an old bridge support from the long-closed Mid-Wales Railway, on the River Wye North of Rhayader. Wikipedia entry - LinkExternal link
Old Milestone by the A470, below Gamallt, Rhayader Parish By the A470, in parish of Rhayader (Powys District), below Gamallt hill, on verge against hillside.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: RAD_AYRY32
Old Milestone by the A470, below Gamallt, Rhayader Parish
By the A470, in parish of Rhayader (Powys District), below Gamallt hill, on verge against hillside. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: RAD_AYRY32
Suspension footbridge across the River Wye The bridge is no longer safe and has been replaced by one a little further downstream.
Suspension footbridge across the River Wye
The bridge is no longer safe and has been replaced by one a little further downstream.
Gamault  Viewed across the River Wye.
Gamault
Viewed across the River Wye.
The Gamallt milestone in its setting Beside the A470, the damaged milestone is still a clear landmark. Close-up view of the remains of the stone in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2430142">SN9570 : The Gamallt milestone - detail</a>
The Gamallt milestone in its setting
Beside the A470, the damaged milestone is still a clear landmark. Close-up view of the remains of the stone in SN9570 : The Gamallt milestone - detail
The Gamallt milestone - detail Clearly damaged beyond reasonable repair (especially if the missing chunk is not in the care of the council)
The Gamallt milestone - detail
Clearly damaged beyond reasonable repair (especially if the missing chunk is not in the care of the council)
Mid-Wales Railway long-disused cutting through the embankment <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid_Wales_Line" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid_Wales_Line">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>
Closed and dismantled in 1962/63, this was a cutting through a long, raised embankment section along the River Wye North of Rhayader on the Mid-Wales Railway Line.
Mid-Wales Railway long-disused cutting through the embankment
LinkExternal link Closed and dismantled in 1962/63, this was a cutting through a long, raised embankment section along the River Wye North of Rhayader on the Mid-Wales Railway Line.
Mid-Wales Railway - closed in 1963 and reclaimed by nature. Mid-Wales Railway - section along the River Wye North of Rhayader. Closed in 1963 and reclaimed by nature.
Mid-Wales Railway - closed in 1963 and reclaimed by nature.
Mid-Wales Railway - section along the River Wye North of Rhayader. Closed in 1963 and reclaimed by nature.
View through the Iron-Man "Iron Man" hanging from an old bridge support from the old Mid-Wales Railway North of Rhayader.
View through the Iron-Man
"Iron Man" hanging from an old bridge support from the old Mid-Wales Railway North of Rhayader.
Gate in the Wye valley
Gate in the Wye valley
Gamallt and Wye Valley
Gamallt and Wye Valley
Fergwm Farm and Wye Valley
Fergwm Farm and Wye Valley
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Y Wennallt is located at Grid Ref: SN9469 (Lat: 52.311349, Lng: -3.5437588)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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