Coed Penmaen Uchaf £75,000 Leasehold
- Llanfihangel-y-Traethau, Harlech, Gwynedd
- over 7 ¼ acres
- North Wales
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A carpet of Bluebells - Clychau Gog
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Croeso - Welcome to Coed Penmaen uchaf
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Dense Protected Ancient Woodland
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Hidden walls within the woods
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Mature oaks at the highest point in the woods
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An environmental dream for wildlife
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Early Bluebells -Clychau Gog in Welsh
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This hidden glade will be stunning in spring
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Boundaries and old walls
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Boundary on the NE wall
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Untouched for centuries
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Dense foliage on the lower slopes
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Gentle conifers
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Dense foliage and growth
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Lichens and coniferous - natures textures
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Entrance track way to the woodland
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Boundaries on the trackway
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Alpine plants
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Brushcut path into the lower woodland
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A quiet place for a cuppa?
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Trackside boundary
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Take this turning by the Lodge from the main road, follow the track then 1st left into the mother Woodland
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This is the gate and track leading up to Coed Penmaen Uchaf
Description
Coed Penmaen Uchaf is a historically and biodiverse gem in the middle of Parc Eryri, Snowdonia National Park. From the higher points in the woodland, glades (currently carpeted in Bluebells - Clychau Gog at the time of writing) look out over the Dwyryd Estuary, Portmeirion and across towards Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and Moelwynion.
Here you'll find the larger areas of mature oaks, sycamore and alder, whilst lower down on the hillside you will find an explosion of birch, willow and more. The ground is a grow-bag for new saplings!
Off the vehicular track there is a short brush-cut pathway to lead you into the lower woodland. Here you'll find some of the ancient walls.
Part of Coed Penmaen Uchaf has recently been restocked with sessile oak. Some gentle woodland maintenance would be beneficial in order to encourage these native broadleaves to flourish.
The woodland hasn't been touched for many years. It would benefit from gentle woodland management in line with the TPO.
The woodland is of such importance due to it's location and bio-diversity that it is protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). This allows the management of the woodland to improve it's value.
Woodlands.co.uk, working closely with the tree officer at Parc Eryri, (Snowdonia National Park) have a 10 year agreement which highlights desirable species, pathway principles, re-stocking, removal of dead, dying or damaged trees etc. We are happy to share this with prospective buyers. We will also put new woodland custodians in touch with the tree officer at Parc Eryri in order to protect the ecology and biodiversity of this amazing woodland for future generations.
Trees
This diverse and ancient in parts woodland has a huge variety of trees. From mature oaks and sycamore, to new generation birch and willow. Parts of the woodland date from the time of the estate, and parts were recently cleared of coniferous, leaving an explosion of growth.
Our woodland management plan provides a list of desired species which would be beneficial to the woodland. We are happy to share this with prospective owners upon request.
The larger woodland has been designated as Ancient and Semi-natural Woodland (ASNW) as shown on the Natural Resources Wales Land Information Search map. This designation indicates the land has been under continuous (mainly broadleaved) tree cover since at least 1600 AD.
Wildlife
The wildlife suits all types of birdlife - from Siskin, Robin, Woodpeckers (lots!) in amongst the canopy, to larger raptors soaring overhead.
Mammals are as you'd expect in this area of Eryri - badgers, stoats, and the occasional deer. It's possible that there are other more elusive mammals about, that maybe a trail cam might pick up.
The woodland is lucky in being part of the internationally important landscape that is Eryri National, and all the wildlife benefits that brings.
Features
Coed Penmaen Uchaf is accessed from the track, a short brush cut path leads into the lower part of the woodland.
The upper part is accessed up through the dense growth. At the top of the woodland there are natural openings and spaces through which you can explore.
Access, tracks and footpaths
The woodland is quiet, with no public rights of way. A private right of way over a track exists from the road to a turning circle at the base of the woodland. This track is just over 2km from the tarmac road, but this is accessible by a normal car.
Examples of what pathways can and can't be made within this important woodland can be found in the woodland management plan agreed by Parc Eryri with help and guidance from the Tree Officer. This is available upon request.
Rights and covenants
The land is leasehold, a 999 year lease, granted in 1954 with a fixed, very low, ground rent that can never be increased. The freehold is owned by the Glyn Estate. A copy of the lease is available on request.
As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.Activities
It's central position means that Coed Penmaen Uchaf is perfect for exploring the stunning Snowdonia National Park, (Parc Eryri in Welsh). Parc Eryri boasts mountains, tracks, cycling, stunning beaches, and a wealth of heritage.
Nearby, and visible from the woodland is Portmeirion, an incredible village designed by Clough Williams-Ellis in 1925. Wandering around it's cobbled streets on a summer's day you feel like you are in Italy.
Lon Las, Route 8, the famous north south through Wales cycle track, passes next to the woodland.
There really couldn't be a better location for exploring Eryri, Snowdonia.
Local area and history
Coed Penmaen Uchaf is part of the intriguing Glyn Cywarch Estate which dates back to 1615. Full of history, the woodlands whisper of years gone by. From the woodlands there are views of Harlech Castle and Ynys Giftan Island, both interwoven with the estate at various times through the centuries.
Nearby at Lasynys is the house of Ellis Wynne (March 7, 1671 – July 13, 1734). He was a Welsh clergyman and author of one of the most important and influential pieces of Welsh language literature.
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
The boundaries in Coed Penmaen Uchaf are either marked in orange or are the wall line adjacent to fields at the NE, or the trackway at the south.
Marks on the ground are indicative, a surveyed Contract Plan will be given upon purchase.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 18
- Grid ref: SH 608 336
- Nearest post code: LL46 2UR
- GPS coordinates: 52.8816, -4.07007
Location map
Directions
Directions
The wood is entered next to a lodge -
Glasfryn Lodge - LL46 2UR
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Directions to the lodge from the North East
Follow directions to Blaenau Ffestiniog/Llan Ffestiniog then take the A496 road towards Talsarnau. Pass through Talsarnau, but when the A496 turns right towards Harlech, continue straight on the B4573. Follow this road for approximately 1 mile until you reach Ysgubor Glasfryn on the right and Glasfryn Lodge on the left.
Directions to the lodge from the South
Follow signs towards Harlech castle. This will bring you onto the ‘top’ road, the B4573.
Follow this through the narrow roads in the town of Harlech, keeping the Castle on your left hand side. (You can't miss it - it’s stunning!).
Pass signs for Lasynys on the left until you reach Glasfryn Lodge on the right.
Take this turning right.
Directions to Coed Penmaen Uchaf from the lodge
From either direction, pass the lodge on your left and follow the track alongside a meadow to your right.
After about 150m a left fork leads towards a metal gate (usually closed). Pass through this gate and follow the track.
After about 850m from the tarmac the road hairpins back to the right. Park (with consideration for others) by the stone quarry. Please do not obstruct the track as it is in use.
Just round the corner, pass through the hand gate to the left of the locked vehicle gate. The new owner will have vehicle access through this gate.
It is approximately 1km walking from this gate Coed Penmaen Uchaf.
After about 400m the track turns a hard left between two wooden posts. Follow this track nearly to a turning circle. The entrance to Coed Penmaen Uchaf is half way to this turning circle on your right.
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 Penmaen Uchaf has extensive views across Yr Wyddfa and Eryri Park, and is a beautiful mix of mature native broadleaf and new, dense fast-growing saplings.
