Coed Tecwyn £59,000 Freehold
- Maentwrog, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd
- about 3 ½ acres
- North Wales
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Mature broadleaf
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Boulder alley
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Native Oak
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Well spaced broadleaf
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Gorgeous mosses carpet the woodland floor
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Green Fern
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Mysterious structures in the ancient walls
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Mosses and lichens grow well here
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Seriously, the Bilberries grow everywhere!
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Walls and trees intertwined
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Mighty oaks leave acorns all over the woodland floors
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Entrance from the main road, access is up the track
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Corner post and red boundary mark on the southern (highest) part of the woodland
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Charcoal Valley
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Spring is here!
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First spring showing from the Oaks
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From tiny acorns mighty oaks grow
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Large parking area by the entrance to Coed Y Llys
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Croeso / Welcome to Coed Tecwyn
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Bench on the way up to the upper parts of the woodland
Description
Coed Tecwyn is a beautiful broadleaf woodland nestling in the heart of Eryri. From the upper plateau, which is covered in Bilberries, there is a view across to the Moelwynion mountains and down to the Dwyryd Estuary.
From the recently created car parking area, the woodland climbs majestically. If you ascend via the ancient wall on the eastern side, be sure to check out the features built into the stonework, animal tunnels perhaps? This way leads to an enclosed plateau that would be perfect for a remote camp. Alternatively there is a gully that leads via an old charcoal burning area, to the high southern corner. This route takes you past small rock faces that beg to be explored!
The upper plateau is a mass of bilberries. The slight north-western aspect means it's protected and a haven for wildlife. The birdlife is vast, we've seen Buzzards, Goshawks, song birds and plenty of "Little Brown Ones".
Trees
Coed Tecwyn boasts many of the species found in the Ancient Woodlands of the area, more information can be found here:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/habitats/ancient-woodland/
Trees include Birch, Willow, Hazel, Beech, Oaks and Sycamore. The well spaced stems have been interplanted, with the re-stocking now thriving. This means that there is a well-established under-canopy which is great for biodiversity.
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/oak-tree-wildlife/
Wildlife
The woodland is renowned for its bilberries (llus in Welsh). They bloom typically in mid-spring, peak season for picking is June to August.
Birds: The mature upland oak woods along the river are home to woodland birds, including pied flycatchers, redstarts, and wood warblers. Raptors such as Buzzards and Goshawks have been seen flying overhead.
The woodland is full of a huge variety of mosses.
Features
Entry to Coed Tecwyn up the left entrance from the parking area. A quiet natural geographical amphitheatre protects the trees and has allowed rich growth for many years. Keep an eye open for a bench on the lower parts.
Above this there is a plateau and wall line and sporadic views across the Dwyryd Estuary.
Coed Tecwyn is steep in parts, but also has stunning natural rock outcrops and plateaus, perfect for the occasional camp out.
Access, tracks and footpaths
Entrance is off the main road. Follow the track up the hill for 350m through 4 gates. At the 4th gate, the track bears left to a large parking area.
Coed Tecwyn can be entered directly from the car park area. A key to the bottom gate will be given upon completion.
Historically, there is a public footpath (marked on the maps supplied) that passes through the woodland. We have brush cut it roughly, however it doesn't lead anywhere and we have never seen anyone use it.
Because of the tree spacing and woodland floor, it is easy to move around the woodland, there is evidence of animal movement (a trailcam would be fantastic here) but no formal paths.
Rights and covenants
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
What a location in Eryri National Park! There are so many activities and things to do locally!
Places to visit:
Ceunant LLennych - National Nature Reserve https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/north-west-wales/ceunant-llennyrch/?lang=en
Portmeirion - https://portmeirion.wales/
Local Walks
https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/wales/gwynedd/coed-gelli-grin-circular
The newly opened Slate Trail Walk
Dyffryn Maentwrog walk https://eryri.gov.wales/walk/dyffryn-maentwrog-woods-and-llyn-mair-path/
Cycling
- Cycle track 8 and 82 nearby and also Coed Y Brenin and the thrilling downhill track at Antur Stiniog
Places to eat
The Grapes, The Oakley Arms and The Castle Cottage in Harlech.
Places to stay
There is a Premier Inn in Porthmadog and camping at Llechrwd
Local area and history
This area is rich in history, from the fables of the Mabinogion and epic battles between Pryderi and Gwydion, to Bronze Age life and more recently the Slate Trade.
Below are some links of interest:
Slate Quays : https://www.festipedia.org.uk/wiki/Afon_Dwyryd_Quays
The intriguing history of the local Slate Boat workers - https://www.festipedia.org.uk/wiki/Philistines
Oakley family and Mabinogion - https://heneb.org.uk/hcla/vale-of-ffestiniog/area-18-maentwrog/
Slate in Maentwrog - https://www.llechi.cymru/sites/default/files/14-Maentwrog-CMP.pdf
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
All boundaries are marked in red to indicate positions.
The eastern boundary is a wall line that runs up from the entrance.
This continues to the southern most point of the woodland,
The boundary from the southern tip of the woodland runs in a direct line through the woodland back to the fenceline and parking area.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 124
- Grid ref: SH 641 395
- Nearest post code: LL41 4HY
- GPS coordinates: 52.9363, -4.02297
Location map
Directions
We advise that when viewing Coed Tecwyn that you park here
From the North and East
Head to Maentwrog on the A487. From here follow the A496 which is the coastal road running between Blaenau Ffestiniog/Maentwrog and Harlech.
Follow this in the direction of Harlech. Passing the turning for the Hydro Power Station, after 3.6km you will see the Wooden Woodlands.co.uk gate and main entrance to Coed Tecwyn on your left.
Main Gate Entrance at ///sprayer.chuck.lush
As this track is in use, please park at the the layby here
From the South
Head to Harlech on the A496. From here follow the A496 which is the coastal road running between Harlech and Porthmadog.
Follow this until you reach the turning and bridge for Penrhyndeudraeth and Porthmadog. Continue straight towards Maentwrog.
After the layby you will see the Wooden Woodlands.co.uk gate and main entrance to Coed Tecwyn on your right.. A key to this gate will be given to new owners.
Main Gate Entrance at ///sprayer.chuck.lush
Coed Tecwyn is a 350m walk up this track. Please refer to woodland maps for directions.
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.
A quiet and remote ancient Welsh woodland in a quiet position overlooking the Dwyryd Estuary in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
