Dolwilkin Wood

Wood, Forest in Radnorshire

Wales

Dolwilkin Wood

Offa's Dyke Beautiful walk along the Welsh border.
Offa's Dyke Credit: john spivey

Dolwilkin Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Radnorshire, Wales. Spread across an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and a popular destination for those seeking tranquility in the heart of the countryside.

The wood is predominantly composed of native deciduous trees, such as oak, ash, birch, and beech, which create a diverse and vibrant canopy throughout the seasons. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to its natural beauty. The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a multitude of bird species.

Visitors to Dolwilkin Wood can explore its well-maintained walking trails, which meander through the forest and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The wood is especially enchanting in spring, when the trees burst into leaf and the woodland floor is adorned with bluebells and primroses. In autumn, the changing colors of the leaves create a stunning tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows.

The wood is easily accessible by foot or by car, with a designated parking area nearby. There are also picnic spots and benches dotted along the trails, providing opportunities for visitors to relax and immerse themselves in the peaceful atmosphere.

Dolwilkin Wood is not only a natural treasure but also plays an important role in preserving the biodiversity of Radnorshire. It offers a unique and immersive experience for anyone looking to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of a traditional Welsh woodland.

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Dolwilkin Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.359441/-3.1080861 or Grid Reference SO2474. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Offa's Dyke Beautiful walk along the Welsh border.
Offa's Dyke
Beautiful walk along the Welsh border.
Knighton Racecourse Long disused, now just a common, high above the Teme Valley
Knighton Racecourse
Long disused, now just a common, high above the Teme Valley
White Anthony Farm The Racecourse common and enclosed grassland beyond.
White Anthony Farm
The Racecourse common and enclosed grassland beyond.
Cwm Creigiau No exciting crags but a deep valley  off Bailey Hill with the Clun Forest in the distance beyond the Teme.
Cwm Creigiau
No exciting crags but a deep valley off Bailey Hill with the Clun Forest in the distance beyond the Teme.
Upper Dolwilkin Farm on Bailey Hill. Former moorland, now improved grassland. Moorland is becoming less common in Radnorshire, and I remember the hills white with lime in the 1960's when some moors were ploughed and the soil sweetened with Calcium oxide, neutralising the acidic soil.
Upper Dolwilkin
Farm on Bailey Hill. Former moorland, now improved grassland. Moorland is becoming less common in Radnorshire, and I remember the hills white with lime in the 1960's when some moors were ploughed and the soil sweetened with Calcium oxide, neutralising the acidic soil.
Bailey Hill Field of oats at 400m asl. Very high for arable land, and the crop is still green, long after harvest time in many lowland fields.
Bailey Hill
Field of oats at 400m asl. Very high for arable land, and the crop is still green, long after harvest time in many lowland fields.
Bailey Hill Sheep pasture.
Bailey Hill
Sheep pasture.
Lower Hall Farm Lower Hall Farm, Heyhope, Radnorshire.  Goytre Hill above, one of the spurs of Beacon Hill.
Lower Hall Farm
Lower Hall Farm, Heyhope, Radnorshire. Goytre Hill above, one of the spurs of Beacon Hill.
Knucklas viaduct Castellated viaduct crossing Heyhope  as the railway leaves the Teme to cross the Radnor Forest.
Knucklas viaduct
Castellated viaduct crossing Heyhope as the railway leaves the Teme to cross the Radnor Forest.
Cnwclas Usually spelt in the English fashion - Knucklas, this small village is the proud possessor of a working railway station. It is also bypassed now, with the long road bend being cut off  in the 1970's.
Beyond the house the woods hide the site of a Norman Castle.
Cnwclas
Usually spelt in the English fashion - Knucklas, this small village is the proud possessor of a working railway station. It is also bypassed now, with the long road bend being cut off in the 1970's. Beyond the house the woods hide the site of a Norman Castle.
Knucklas Junction on the old "main" road - the village (also spelt Cnwclas) is now bypassed.
Knucklas
Junction on the old "main" road - the village (also spelt Cnwclas) is now bypassed.
River Teme - the wanderer. Taken from the bridge at Monaughty Poeth, at a time of low water.
Look carefully at the map here. Both banks are in Radnorshire, and the Radnorshire-Shropshire border wanders about, not matching the river as expected. The reason? The border was fixed in the 16th century,when the Marcher Lords were abolished and Wales was "united" with England. Since then the river has gone walkabout - meanders forming and being abandoned. A landscape can change quite quickly.
River Teme - the wanderer.
Taken from the bridge at Monaughty Poeth, at a time of low water. Look carefully at the map here. Both banks are in Radnorshire, and the Radnorshire-Shropshire border wanders about, not matching the river as expected. The reason? The border was fixed in the 16th century,when the Marcher Lords were abolished and Wales was "united" with England. Since then the river has gone walkabout - meanders forming and being abandoned. A landscape can change quite quickly.
Skyborry Green Teme Valley farmland, north of the border in Shropshire.  The dry slopes of the Clun Forest form a steep backdrop.
Skyborry Green
Teme Valley farmland, north of the border in Shropshire. The dry slopes of the Clun Forest form a steep backdrop.
Lloyney Housing estate, the pub is further up the road, over the hill.
Lloyney
Housing estate, the pub is further up the road, over the hill.
Approaching Knucklas Viaduct From a train on the Central Wales Line
Approaching Knucklas Viaduct
From a train on the Central Wales Line
Path to knoll beyond Bwlch-y-plain This path leading up onto the hills used to be navigable by cars but is now only used by foot or horses
Path to knoll beyond Bwlch-y-plain
This path leading up onto the hills used to be navigable by cars but is now only used by foot or horses
Sheep shearing pen This folded up pen is on Glyndwr's Way, west of Bailey Hill.
Sheep shearing pen
This folded up pen is on Glyndwr's Way, west of Bailey Hill.
The Knucklas Viaduct Viewed from the west with Castle Hill rising to the left. The construction is castellated and fits perfectly into the Marches countryside.
The Knucklas Viaduct
Viewed from the west with Castle Hill rising to the left. The construction is castellated and fits perfectly into the Marches countryside.
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Dolwilkin Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO2474 (Lat: 52.359441, Lng: -3.1080861)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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