Coed Golynos

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

Wales

Coed Golynos

Layby alongside the A472 in Torfaen Ahead for Pontypool. Behind the camera for Hafodyrynys.
Layby alongside the A472 in Torfaen Credit: Jaggery

Coed Golynos, located in Monmouthshire, Wales, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The woodland covers an approximate area of 200 acres and is situated within the larger Forest of Dean.

The forest is characterized by a mix of broadleaf and coniferous trees, creating a rich and varied habitat for an array of flora and fauna. The dominant tree species include oak, beech, ash, and Scots pine, providing a vibrant display of colors throughout the seasons.

Visitors to Coed Golynos can enjoy a range of activities, from leisurely walks along the well-maintained trails to more challenging hikes through the hilly terrain. The forest is also popular among mountain bikers and horse riders, with designated routes available to explore.

Nature enthusiasts will be delighted by the abundance of wildlife within the woodland. Common sightings include deer, badgers, foxes, and a variety of bird species, such as woodpeckers and owls. The forest is also home to several rare and protected species, including the lesser horseshoe bat and the pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly.

Coed Golynos is not only a haven for wildlife but also serves as an important conservation area. Efforts are made to preserve and enhance the natural habitat, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the forest ecosystem.

Overall, Coed Golynos offers a tranquil and enchanting experience for those seeking solace in nature. Its breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and recreational opportunities make it a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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Coed Golynos Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.688493/-3.07014 or Grid Reference ST2699. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Layby alongside the A472 in Torfaen Ahead for Pontypool. Behind the camera for Hafodyrynys.
Layby alongside the A472 in Torfaen
Ahead for Pontypool. Behind the camera for Hafodyrynys.
Pantygasseg - Please drive carefully The sign also shows Welcome and the Welsh Croeso.
Pantygasseg - Please drive carefully
The sign also shows Welcome and the Welsh Croeso.
Bush Terrace, Pantygasseg, Torfaen Ahead for Hafodyrynys. Behind the camera for Pontypool.
Bush Terrace, Pantygasseg, Torfaen
Ahead for Hafodyrynys. Behind the camera for Pontypool.
Side road in Pantygasseg, Torfaen Viewed from Bush Terrace.
Side road in Pantygasseg, Torfaen
Viewed from Bush Terrace.
5-bar gate, Pantygasseg, Torfaen On the right here. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7488539" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7488539">Link</a>
5-bar gate, Pantygasseg, Torfaen
On the right here. Link
Hafodyrynys Coal Washery The washery at Hafodyrynys contained equipment for extracting coal dust from slurry and drying the remaining waste before tipping: processes which were rare before the 1950s. It was built entirely of reinforced concrete with continuous glazed panels. The colliery closed in 1966 and the site was cleared in 1985, but the slimes thickener at the washery was retained at the request of Sir Richard Hanbury-Tenison of Pontypool Park Estate, to which the site reverted. Plans were drawn up at the time to adapt the building as a restaurant. Its futuristic use of reinforced concrete and the splendid isolation in which it now stands have made it a well-known landmark.
Hafodyrynys Coal Washery
The washery at Hafodyrynys contained equipment for extracting coal dust from slurry and drying the remaining waste before tipping: processes which were rare before the 1950s. It was built entirely of reinforced concrete with continuous glazed panels. The colliery closed in 1966 and the site was cleared in 1985, but the slimes thickener at the washery was retained at the request of Sir Richard Hanbury-Tenison of Pontypool Park Estate, to which the site reverted. Plans were drawn up at the time to adapt the building as a restaurant. Its futuristic use of reinforced concrete and the splendid isolation in which it now stands have made it a well-known landmark.
Local nature reserve direction sign, Tirpentwys, Torfaen The sign alongside Pantygasseg Road shows that
'Local nature reserve' is 'Gwarchodfa natur leol" in Welsh
Local nature reserve direction sign, Tirpentwys, Torfaen
The sign alongside Pantygasseg Road shows that 'Local nature reserve' is 'Gwarchodfa natur leol" in Welsh
Tirpentwys Local Nature Reserve, Torfaen Accessed from Pantygasseg Road, Tirpentwys Local Nature Reserve is on the site of a former colliery.
Tirpentwys Local Nature Reserve, Torfaen
Accessed from Pantygasseg Road, Tirpentwys Local Nature Reserve is on the site of a former colliery.
Tirpentwys Local Nature Reserve name sign, Torfaen The text is in English and Welsh.
Tirpentwys Local Nature Reserve name sign, Torfaen
The text is in English and Welsh.
Abergelli Cottages name sign, Torfaen On the corner of Pantygasseg Road and Ty-Bwmpyn Road (on the right).
Abergelli Cottages name sign, Torfaen
On the corner of Pantygasseg Road and Ty-Bwmpyn Road (on the right).
Combined road sign, Pantygasseg Road, Torfaen Combined speed camera and 30 (mph speed limit) sign.
Combined road sign, Pantygasseg Road, Torfaen
Combined speed camera and 30 (mph speed limit) sign.
Queen Elizabeth II postbox, Plasycoed, Pontypool On a pole alongside Plasycoed Road.
Queen Elizabeth II postbox, Plasycoed, Pontypool
On a pole alongside Plasycoed Road.
Cwm Lickey, Pontypool Photograph taken from Northern flank of Mynydd Maen, looking east over Cwm Lickey Pond and Pontypool
Cwm Lickey, Pontypool
Photograph taken from Northern flank of Mynydd Maen, looking east over Cwm Lickey Pond and Pontypool
Cwm Lickey, Pontypool Looking north over Cwm Lickey pond
Cwm Lickey, Pontypool
Looking north over Cwm Lickey pond
Glyn Pits, Pontypool Disused Colliery with 1845 beam pumping engine.
There is a vertical winding engine nearby.
There has been consolidation recently and there is a temporary roof and supporting framework to this building.
Glyn Pits, Pontypool
Disused Colliery with 1845 beam pumping engine. There is a vertical winding engine nearby. There has been consolidation recently and there is a temporary roof and supporting framework to this building.
Mynydd Twyn-Glas Triangulation pillar 472 looking SSW towards hillfort and motte at Twmbarlwm ( 6km) and Mynydd Machen
Mynydd Twyn-Glas
Triangulation pillar 472 looking SSW towards hillfort and motte at Twmbarlwm ( 6km) and Mynydd Machen
Bus Shelter, Upper Race Huge turning circle for buses at Upper Race,Twyn Calch can be seen in the background.
Bus Shelter, Upper Race
Huge turning circle for buses at Upper Race,Twyn Calch can be seen in the background.
Hairpin bend, Upper Race One of the more obvious features of this square is this very severe bend.
Hairpin bend, Upper Race
One of the more obvious features of this square is this very severe bend.
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Coed Golynos is located at Grid Ref: ST2699 (Lat: 51.688493, Lng: -3.07014)

Unitary Authority: Torfaen

Police Authority: Gwent

What 3 Words

///hooks.souk.achieving. Near Pontypool, Torfaen

Nearby Locations

Coed Golynos Twyn Calch

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