Coppa Wood

Wood, Forest in Flintshire

Wales

Coppa Wood

Fferm, Pontblyddyn An Elizabethan manor house. — Fferm, Pontblyddyn Credit: Chris Andrews

Coppa Wood is a picturesque forest located in Flintshire, a county in the northeastern part of Wales, United Kingdom. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, this enchanting woodland is situated near the village of Coppa and offers visitors a tranquil and immersive natural experience.

The forest is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and pine, which create a rich and vibrant landscape throughout the seasons. The well-maintained pathways and trails that wind through the wood provide visitors with ample opportunities for walking, hiking, and exploring the area's natural beauty.

Coppa Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, with numerous bird species such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and finches inhabiting the forest. Mammals like foxes, rabbits, and squirrels can also be spotted within the wood, adding to its biodiversity.

Nature enthusiasts and photographers are particularly drawn to Coppa Wood due to its photogenic scenery. The forest boasts an abundance of colorful wildflowers, especially during the spring and summer months, creating a stunning backdrop for any nature-inspired art.

The wood is easily accessible to the public, with a car park available nearby and several footpaths leading directly into the forest. Visitors are advised to respect the natural environment and follow designated trails to minimize any impact on the delicate ecosystem.

Overall, Coppa Wood offers a serene and idyllic escape for individuals seeking to immerse themselves in nature and explore the beauty of Flintshire's woodlands.

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Coppa Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.140352/-3.084207 or Grid Reference SJ2760. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fferm, Pontblyddyn

An Elizabethan manor house.

Chris Andrews

Penyffordd Station - looking north

Peter Moore

Corwen Road at Pontybodkin

Colin Pyle

The A5104 in Nant Wood

Anthony Parkes

Private fishing lake near Leeswood

Maggie Cox

Old Milestone by the A541, near Plas Teg, Hope parish

Stone post by the A541, in parish of Hope (Flintshire District), opposite entrance to Plas Teg, on central reservation facing the Southbound lane. Inscription reads:- : Mold / 4 Miles : : Wrexham / 6 Miles : Carved bench mark and rivet on top. Grade II listed by Cadw. Reference Number: 19763 Link

Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: FLT_MDWR04

Milestone Society

Entrance to Plas Teg, Flintshire

Plas Teg is a Grade I listed Jacobean house in Wales. It is near the village of Pontblyddyn, Flintshire between Wrexham and Mold. It is considered to be one of the finest examples of Jacobean architecture in Wales, and the finest in North Wales.

Matt Harrop

Plas Teg, Flintshire

The house was built by Sir John Trevor I, a prominent courtier of King James I, in about 1610. Sir John died in 1629 and his wife in 1643, leaving the house unoccupied as the English Civil War broke out. It was twice raided by the Roundheads, but continued to be passed down to Trevor descendants until the early 20th century. During the Second World War the house was requisitioned by the War Office to billet soldiers. In 1945 it was sold to an auctioneers company, which used it for storage. By the early 1950s, Plas Teg was in a state of advanced decay and under threat of demolition. Following a public outcry, the derelict house received a Grade I listing from Cadw, protecting it from demolition. A Trevor descendant, Patrick Trevor-Roper, purchased the house and partially restored it with funds from the Historic Buildings Council. He then leased out the house until 1977, when Mr and Mrs William Llewelyn bought it. The couple only used parts of the ground floor but the rest of the house became little more than a ruin.

Matt Harrop

Overgrown gardens, Plas Teg, Flintshire

The gardens at Plas Teg are full of statues and features in various states of repair. They were acquired after Cornelia Bayley (the present owner) acquired Plas Teg for £75,000. She carried out a series of works at a cost of £400,000, £199,000 of which was funded by Cadw. Ten months after purchase, the house was opened to the public and still is to this day. The county of Flintshire is said to be a land of spirits and hauntings. One notable case is that of the grey lady, described as the most popular of such entities in North East Wales. The old woman is reported to have been seen moving across the A541 adjacent to Plas Teg into the path of traffic.

Matt Harrop

Plas Teg, Flintshire

Plas Teg is said to be one of the "most haunted" houses in Wales and has featured on ITV's Extreme Ghost Stories and Living's Most Haunted programme on two occasions. The second occasion was featured as part of the Halloween Most Haunted Live! series on 31 October 2007. It was also featured in Ghosthunting With... Girls Aloud in 2006, where the girls visited the house as their first location, where they claimed to have experienced paranormal activity. On 4 March 2010, Plas Teg was the subject of a Channel 4 television programme presented by hotelier Ruth Watson as part of her Country House Rescue series. The episode was rebroadcast on 29 September 2011 and again in February 2012. In 2015, the house was shown as a feature in the Channel 4 series Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners.

Matt Harrop

Wide junction in Tir-y-Fron Lane

This surprisingly wide section of Tir-y-Fron Lane will allow large farm vehicles to negotiate the sharp right hand bend. The lane to the left continues to Pontybodkin.

John S Turner

An expansive view from Tir-y-Fron Lane

On a clear day this view stretches all the way to Chester, Wirral and Liverpool, and no doubt beyond.

John S Turner

Old milestone by Leeswood Bridge

This old milestone is at the south-west corner of Leeswood Bridge. The left hand side is inscribed 'Mold 2' SJ2661 : Old milestone by Leeswood Bridge - 'Mold 2', and the right 'Wrexham 9' SJ2661 : Old milestone by Leeswood Bridge - 'Wrexham 9'.

John S Turner

Old milestone by Leeswood Bridge - 'Mold 2'

This old milestone is at the south-west corner of Leeswood Bridge. This east face is inscribed 'Mold 2', and the other side 'Wrexham 9'. See also SJ2661 : Old milestone by Leeswood Bridge

John S Turner

Old milestone by Leeswood Bridge - 'Wrexham 9'

This old milestone is at the south-west corner of Leeswood Bridge. This West face is inscribed 'Wrexham 9', and the other side 'Mold 2'. See also SJ2661 : Old milestone by Leeswood Bridge Milestone Society National ID: FLT_MDWR02.

John S Turner

Leeswood Bridge

Looking across the A541 and Leeswood Bridge. This section of road is now one way only, eastbound (towards the camera), and west bound traffic has a new section of road that by-passes the old bridge.

John S Turner

The A541 near Leeswood Bridge

Looking west along the east-bound carriageway of the A541, east of Leeaswood Bridge. Leeswood Bridge is at the vanishing point of the road and west-bound traffic now uses a separate carriageway over to the left/south of this the old road.

John S Turner

Leeswood Bridge and the A541

Looking across Leeswood Bridge, which carries the A541 east-bound traffic over the Afon Terrig/River Terrig. There is a pivot bench mark on the left-hand/south parapet SJ2661 : Pivot bench mark on Leeswood Bridge

John S Turner

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Coppa Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ2760 (Lat: 53.140352, Lng: -3.084207)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales