Coed Mawr

Wood, Forest in Flintshire

Wales

Coed Mawr

Rock chapel, St Beuno's A curious gothic little chapel, built in 1876 on a wooded bluff a few hundred metres south of St Beuno's college.
Rock chapel, St Beuno's Credit: Mike Parker

Coed Mawr is a large woodland area located in Flintshire, Wales. Covering approximately 500 acres, this forest is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The woodland is primarily made up of native tree species such as oak, birch, and beech, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem.

Coed Mawr offers a variety of walking and hiking trails, ranging from easy strolls to more challenging treks, making it suitable for visitors of all fitness levels. The forest is also home to a wide range of wildlife, including birds, deer, and small mammals, providing ample opportunities for wildlife spotting and birdwatching.

Visitors to Coed Mawr can enjoy the peaceful surroundings and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The forest is a great place to relax and unwind, with plenty of picnic spots and viewpoints offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Coed Mawr is a beautiful and tranquil woodland area, perfect for those looking to reconnect with nature and explore the great outdoors.

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Coed Mawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.238656/-3.3947642 or Grid Reference SJ0772. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rock chapel, St Beuno's A curious gothic little chapel, built in 1876 on a wooded bluff a few hundred metres south of St Beuno's college.
Rock chapel, St Beuno's
A curious gothic little chapel, built in 1876 on a wooded bluff a few hundred metres south of St Beuno's college.
Road and pylon near Castell
Road and pylon near Castell
Road sign near Cefn-y-Waen Chapel
Road sign near Cefn-y-Waen Chapel
The Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion
The Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion
Tremeirchion village sign on B5429
Tremeirchion village sign on B5429
Heol-Y-Brenin, Tremeirchion
Heol-Y-Brenin, Tremeirchion
House near Ffynnon Fair
House near Ffynnon Fair
Make hay while the sun shines Land on the roads Bodfari [A541]-Tremeirchion junction
Make hay while the sun shines
Land on the roads Bodfari [A541]-Tremeirchion junction
Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window These unusual painted glass portraits in a south window of the church are from the old vicarage, and date from the C17. Two portraits are of monarchs, Charles I, and James I, the third is of John Williams, a native of N Wales who became successively Bishop of Lincoln and Archbishop of York, and during the Civil War fought alternately for both King and Parliament.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4104958">SJ0873 : Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 1)</a>
Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window
These unusual painted glass portraits in a south window of the church are from the old vicarage, and date from the C17. Two portraits are of monarchs, Charles I, and James I, the third is of John Williams, a native of N Wales who became successively Bishop of Lincoln and Archbishop of York, and during the Civil War fought alternately for both King and Parliament. SJ0873 : Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 1)
Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 1) A C17 painted portrait of Charles I, one of three portraits on glass set into a south window of the church.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4104964">SJ0873 : Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 2)</a>
Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 1)
A C17 painted portrait of Charles I, one of three portraits on glass set into a south window of the church. SJ0873 : Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 2)
Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 2) A C17 painted portrait of James I, one of three portraits on glass set into a south window of the church.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4104969">SJ0873 : Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 3)</a>
Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 2)
A C17 painted portrait of James I, one of three portraits on glass set into a south window of the church. SJ0873 : Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 3)
Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 3) A C17 painted portrait of John Williams, one of three portraits on glass set into a south window of the church. He was a native of N Wales who became successively Bishop of Lincoln and Archbishop of York, and during the Civil War fought alternately for both King and Parliament.

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<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4104947">SJ0873 : Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window</a>
Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 3)
A C17 painted portrait of John Williams, one of three portraits on glass set into a south window of the church. He was a native of N Wales who became successively Bishop of Lincoln and Archbishop of York, and during the Civil War fought alternately for both King and Parliament. Return to main photo: SJ0873 : Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window
Llannerch Golf Golf Course at Llannerch Hall Trefnant
Llannerch Golf
Golf Course at Llannerch Hall Trefnant
Farmers Arms The Farmers Arms Public House near Ruallt
Farmers Arms
The Farmers Arms Public House near Ruallt
Llannerch Hall Llannerch Hall near Trefnant
Llannerch Hall
Llannerch Hall near Trefnant
Farmland and hillside at Rhuallt View from the Farmers Arms looking over fields towards Rhuallt Hill
Farmland and hillside at Rhuallt
View from the Farmers Arms looking over fields towards Rhuallt Hill
River Clwyd River Clwyd running through farmland near Trefnant
River Clwyd
River Clwyd running through farmland near Trefnant
Country lane Lane leading from the A541 towards Green Isaf
Country lane
Lane leading from the A541 towards Green Isaf
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Coed Mawr is located at Grid Ref: SJ0772 (Lat: 53.238656, Lng: -3.3947642)

Unitary Authority: Denbighshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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