Big Covert

Wood, Forest in Denbighshire

Wales

Big Covert

Big Covert is a vast woodland located in Denbighshire, Wales. Covering a substantial area, this forest is known for its remarkable size and dense vegetation, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

The woodland is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and pine, among others. These trees create a rich and vibrant canopy, providing a haven for numerous bird species and other wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a thick carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to the beauty and biodiversity of the area.

Big Covert offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. Hiking and walking trails crisscross the forest, allowing visitors to explore its hidden nooks and crannies. These paths offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and provide an opportunity to observe the flora and fauna up close.

For those seeking a more adventurous experience, the forest also offers opportunities for mountain biking and horseback riding. The undulating terrain and well-maintained trails make it a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Additionally, Big Covert is home to a number of picnic areas and camping sites, providing an ideal setting for a family outing or a weekend getaway. Visitors can immerse themselves in the tranquility of the forest, enjoying the fresh air and the soothing sounds of nature.

Overall, Big Covert in Denbighshire is a captivating woodland that offers a wealth of recreational opportunities and a chance to connect with nature in a truly picturesque setting.

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Big Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.132699/-3.1997495 or Grid Reference SJ1960. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Windswept trees

John H Darch

Limestone pavement on Bryn Alyn

John H Darch

Collapse structure

The removal of material from this mineral vein running east-west on the hilltop plateau has resulted in collapse and soil has washed down into the void, leaving this linear feature on the ground. Spoil heaps SJ1959 : Spoil tip and dressing areas can be identified in the valley to the west of this point, and still yield small amounts of calcite spar and galena (lead ore).

Jonathan Wilkins

Limestone outcrop

A rugged and eroded outcrop of limestone at the top of the hill with a view over Pant-du towards Tir-y-coed.

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Holly tree

A holly tree which has sprung up in the shelter of the field wall has suffered the ravages of the weather.

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Track to Bryn Alyn

The farm track only carries a public footpath, but in the past it was much more important as it was the access to the busy mining field whose irregular tips can be seen in the mid-distance.

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Disturbed ground

The hummocky, disturbed ground in the near part of this image is the legacy of much mining activity, which tapped the lead veins of the Carboniferous Limestone in this area. The depression in the foreground is probably the remains of a shaft which has collapsed and slowly filled with spoil from the surface.

Jonathan Wilkins

Winding house

The remains of an engine or winding house adjacent to one of the many shafts sunk for access to the lead veins crossing the area. The remains of thick iron bars which secured machinery to heavy timbers, now rotted away, can still be found on the level platform to the right of the walls imaged here. Spoil raised from the shaft was tipped nearby, and can still be seen although the heaps are mostly grass-covered.

Jonathan Wilkins

Bryn Alyn

Limestone country easily approach from east and well worth walking to all 3 likely tops...as the least interesting one is the highest. Dry with some occasional sunshine. Name: Bryn Alyn Hill number: 5156 Height: 408.3m / 1340ft Area: 30C: Llandudno to Wrexham Class: Hu Grid ref: SJ 20082 58752 Summit feature: no feature: grassy top Drop: 100.9m

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Limestone pavement

The pavement of Bryn Alyn is an SSSI, and the largest area of such pavement away from the North Wales coastal outcrop of the Carboniferous Limestone. In this image, the hillside and pavement form a natural 'dip' surface which reflects the tilt of the bedded limestone formation.

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Gorse scrub

Gorse and occasional heather make an impenetrable scrub in the rough pasture of Bryn Alyn amid outcrops of Carboniferous Limestone.

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Limestone outcrop

Outcrops on the hillside are composed of the Loggerheads Limestone, of Carboniferous (Asbian) age. This rock is very pure and valuable and is exploited in a number of quarries nearby.

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Spoil tip

Despite the value of limestone for agricultural or metallurgical use, here it is mineral veins that have resulted in digging and tipping of waste rock. A mineralised fracture intersects the crags just to the right of the image and a fan of debris has been thrown down the hill.

Jonathan Wilkins