Coed Bedw Arian - Llangurig £49,000 Freehold
- Llangurig, Llanidloes, Powys
- 5 acres
- North Wales
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Bedw Arian means Silver Birch
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Winter view of the Silver Birch at the top of the woodland
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Entrance to Coed Bedw Arian and ride stop
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Red spot is the highest point
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Summertime at the top of the woodland
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Winter time at the top of the woodland
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Large clearing in the May sunshine
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Can you find the woodpecker tree?
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Bilberry bushes in fruit
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When we say dense woodland.... we mean dense woodland
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Bluebells filling the clearings
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Winter light on the beautiful ferns
Description
Located at the highest point in the mother wood, Coed Bedw Arian has stunning views across the rolling welsh landscape. The dense wood thins out at the high southern point to a thinned border, where the evening sun can be seen lighting up the land below.
At the entrance to the woodland, a large clearing has been made and there is easily space for tents or woodland activities here. The wooden benches face outwards over the village of Llangurig.
Surrounding the clearing the dense birch, oaks, willow, holly and natural woods would benefit from some gentle woodland management; thinning would help create tracks and pathways through the saplings. When we say dense, we mean dense, but with some gentle management the potential for allowing vigorous trees to flourish and use the thinnings for firewood gives a lovely blend of benefit now and growth for the future.
The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.
Trees
Coed Bedw Arian is a mix of replanted Sessile Oak and natural regeneration of Birch, Willow and Rowan amongst others. In between this are more mature coniferous and broadleaf trees.
There is huge potential here for some delicate woodland management, initially this would be possible with hand tools if preferred. The woodland is dense and would benefit from thinning and and clearing. Check this Natural Resources Wales page to see if you need a licence for your plans.
Wildlife
Within the woodland there is evidence of badgers and other small burrowing animals. As the woodland has been left alone for a while there are numerous tracks. There's some great information here - Identify tracks.
Whilst working there we've seen many birds, red kites, buzzards, and smaller birds like sparrows. The woodlands also has some lovely inquisitive robins, who have followed us as we've worked the land.
Late summer, we have seen a huge variety of mushrooms and in the winter lichen and mosses carpet the woodland.
Features
The access to Coed Bedw Arian is up a steep track, however the slope eases at the top and there is potential for flatter clearings ideal for camping or bushcraft.
Access, tracks and footpaths
Coed Bedw Arian's boundaries are marked in Red.
There is parking at the bottom of the main woodland; a shared track has been developed running west from here, parallel with the A470. The bottom of this shared track is old tarmac and stone. As this track starts the steep climb on the western edge of the main woodland, it is accessible with a four wheel drive only in good conditions. Coed Bedw Arian's boundary starts at the top of this track and is marked in red..
The shared track curves to the east and rises to a high point and then drops down to a shared turning circle.
Coed Bedw Arian can also be accessed on foot from the main parking area. A grassy path leads uphill to the south, reaching the shared turning circle described above. Coed Bedw Arian starts above and to the west of this path.
There are no public rights of way through this woodland.
Activities
Llangurig is close to many exciting activities, from the rally centre at Sweet Lamb Complex to the intricate superb network of cycle trails. Two trails, the Trans-Cambrian Way and Route 8 pass nearby.
There is a Red Kite Feeding Centre at Gigrin Farm, and the Elan Valley is a world Dark Skies area; astro photographers and star gazers travel from afar to see the huge night sky.
Clywedog Reservoir offers Fly fishing and sailing.
Local area and history
Llangurig is the home of a 15th Century Church, named after Saint Curig. The manor house Clochfaen Hall was designed by William Arthur Smith Benson, a designer of the Arts and Crafts movemnet.
It's a small village that includes accommodation, such as The Old Vicarage and Clochfaen. It also has The Village Tea Rooms and the Black Lion Hotel.
Nearby by, and worth visiting is the stunning Elan Valley
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
Coed Bedw Arian boundaries are marked in red.
The southern boundary is the fence line adjacent to the open fields at the highest point of the woodland. The western boundary starts at the top of the upper bend in the track. The eastern boundary is to the inside edge of the path between Coed Bedw Arian and its neighbouring woodland. The southern boundary is clearly marked on the right hand side of the developed track as you approach uphill.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 214
- Nearest post code: SY18 6RN
- GPS coordinates: 52.405, -3.58969
Location map
Directions
From the North and East
Follow directions to Newtown, Caersws and Llanidloes along the A470. Continuing south along the A470 from Llandiloes the Woodland is 4.1 miles on the left hand side along the road. There are visible ‘Woodlands.co.uk’ before the gate into the main woodland.
There is a turning into the woodlands which is currently padlocked, (owners will receive a key to this parking area), but there is space to pull off the road in order to view the woodlands.
From the West
Follow directions to Llangurig along the A44. At the roundabout take the second exit along the A470 north towards Llanidloes. Half a mile (800m) along this road you will see the entrance to the woodland on your right hand side.
There is a turning into the woodlands which is currently padlocked, (owners will receive a key to this parking area), there is space however, to pull off the road in order to view the woodlands.
From the South
Follow directions to Rhayader / Rhaeadr Gwy along the A470. Continue north following signage to Llanidloes.
After 9.8 miles, at the roundabout at Llangurig, take the second exit to continue north along the A470 towards Llanidloes. Half a mile (800m) along this road you will see the entrance to the woodland on your right hand side.
There is a turning into the woodlands which is currently padlocked, (owners will receive a key to this parking area), but there is space to pull off the road in order to view the woodlands.
Entrance to the woodlands can be found at what3words:
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To access Coed Bedw Arian, follow the track which runs parallel with the A470 and then turn to the left up the steep hill. The woodland starts at the top of the bend in the track, it is marked with a post (red/blue). Coed Bedw Arian is on the red side of this post.
How we support our buyers
Membership of the small woodland owners’ group
£300 for a woodland course of your choice
One year's free membership of the royal forestry society
Please note this wood is owned by woodlands.co.uk.
Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.
Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.
These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.
Coed Bedw Arian, Silver Birch Woodland, is a north facing dense woodland with lots of potential. At nearly 380m at its highest point, it has expansive views over the rolling countryside.
