Horseshoe Covert

Wood, Forest in Denbighshire

Wales

Horseshoe Covert

'Neuadd' on Abbey Road, Llangollen This is the road-side view of a larger house, set mainly at right angles to the road, which dates from the early-to-mid 19th century. It was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300001181-neuadd-llangollen" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300001181-neuadd-llangollen">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> in 1989 — 'Neuadd' on Abbey Road, Llangollen Credit: Richard Law

Horseshoe Covert is a picturesque woodland located in Denbighshire, Wales. Situated near the village of Llangollen, this enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 50 hectares. The name "Horseshoe Covert" is derived from the distinctive horseshoe shape formed by the surrounding hills that enclose the woodland.

The woodland is primarily made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a rich and diverse habitat for various flora and fauna. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells and wildflowers in the spring, adding a burst of vibrant colors to the tranquil setting. The trees provide a canopy that shelters a variety of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Horseshoe Covert offers a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the beauty of the woodland at their own pace. The paths wind through the trees, offering glimpses of the surrounding hills and the River Dee in the distance. Along the trails, there are several seating areas where visitors can rest and immerse themselves in the tranquility of their surroundings.

The woodland is managed by the local council, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and the protection of its wildlife. It is open to the public year-round, and entry is free of charge. Horseshoe Covert provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, inviting visitors to connect with nature and enjoy the peace and serenity it offers.

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Horseshoe Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.967827/-3.1964138 or Grid Reference SJ1941. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

'Neuadd' on Abbey Road, Llangollen

This is the road-side view of a larger house, set mainly at right angles to the road, which dates from the early-to-mid 19th century. It was Grade II listed Link

in 1989

Richard Law

Victorian lamp standard on the corner of Green Lane

Thought to be late 19th century, so a rare cast iron survivor of the Victorian era. It was Grade II listed Link

in late 1989.

Richard Law

Dee Bank house

Located on the south side of Green Lane, immediately above the railway. In its present form, it's essentially late 18th or early 19th century, but may have earlier elements which are hard to see externally, and it was Grade II listed Link

in late 1989. There are some original Georgian features retained internally, and a stone-flagged floor to the cellar.

Richard Law

Cottage Tea Rooms, Llangollen

Originally a row of small cottages (quite likely they have the address 3, 4 & 5 Castle Street Square) the Cottage Tea Rooms with their Welsh slate roofs and brick chimneys date from the early 19th century. They were collectively Grade II listed Link

& Link

in late 1989.

Richard Law

Heading West on the A5

John H Darch

Llangollen Canal - the end

Between the Bridge Hotel and the Horseshoe Falls, the canal terminates at this point.

Trevor Harris

The Chain Bridge

There has been a crossing point over the River Dee at Berwyn as far back as Roman times, later serving the Cistercian monks of the nearby Valle Crucis Abbey. At the beginning of the 19th century plans were made to build the first bridge in this most beautiful of locations. Exuperius Pickering was a local entrepreneur dealing in limestone and slate. He had been involved in the building of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and had got to know Thomas Telford well. Telford had been given the work of building the now A5 from London to Holyhead following the latter being chosen as the main port between Britain and Ireland. The existing road was already a major coaching route but its condition was no better than a dirt track in many places. Pickering was quick to see the trading opportunity as the route of the new road would travel close to his works in Berwyn. In conjunction with Telford, the first Llangollen Chain Bridge was duly completed in 1814, the year before work started on the new road. This was made of wood, with chains slung underneath. It survived until 1870 before needing a complete refurbishment by another famous engineer Sir Henry Robinson, owner of the Brymbo Iron Works. Archive Link

The bridge fell into disrepair SJ1943 : The Chain Bridge but thankfully, the adjacent Chain Bridge hotel has had new owners in recent years and they have now repaired the bridge as seen here.

Eirian Evans

Two bridges from a third bridge

The lower bridge (King's Bridge) carries the B5103 over the River Dee to join the A5 near Berwyn Railway Station. The higher bridge is a viaduct crossing a tributary which joins the River Dee and carrying the steam railway between Llangollen and Carrog. The photo was taken from the Chain Bridge SJ1943 : The Chain Bridge, a footbridge crossing the river from the Chain Bridge Hotel to Berwyn Station.

Eirian Evans

Recent felling on the edge of the forest

John H Darch

Horseshoe Falls, Berwyn near Llangollen

Colin Park

Llantysilio - St Tysilio's Church

Colin Park

Bathers at Horseshoe Falls, Berwyn near Llangollen

Colin Park

Berwyn Station on the Llangollen Railway

Berwyn Station from the A5 going towards Llangollen.

Bob Walters

The A5 near Berwyn

The A5 twisting its way through the Welsh mountains near Berwyn. The Llangollen Railway passes through Berwyn Tunnel almost beneath this point on its way to Corwen.

Bob Walters