Coed Y Mwyn £135,000 Freehold
- Rhydymwyn, Mold, Flintshire
- just under 13 acres
- North Wales
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Access to the Nant Alyn river from the road
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Clusters of mature Beech trees
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Southern boundary
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Looking up at the clearfell from the layby
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Access to the ancient weir
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Winter frosts
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Boundaries marked in blue
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Lower tracks running alongside the river
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Nant Alyn in flood - this dries and disappears
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Looking north from the bottom trees
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Access to the river from the woodland
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Frosty winter morning light
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Croeso - Welcome to Coed Y Mwyn
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Looking north through the new growth
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Tracks running through the clearfell
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Beech leaves in the winter light
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Boundary by the layby - marked in blue
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Layby and access to the ford
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Looking south along the road, Coed y Mwyn to the left
Description
Coed y Mwyn is a long narrow woodland running alongside the Afon Alyn. Cleared of its coniferous trees in 2020 it now has large areas of mature Beech and mixed broadleaf. It is steep in parts, but has lots of flat areas and extraction tracks which could provide quiet spaces on which to spend a night under canvas or sit and look at the adjacent hills and fields.
The large clear felled areas have regenerated with a mix of Birch, Beech, Oak to name a few. There is the potential to replant with more native species.
At the lower end of the woodland runs the Afon Alyn river. The river itself runs dry most of the year. This link will show you when it is running https://www.gaugemap.co.uk/#!Detail/960/978/2025-10-27/2025-11-27. There is excellent access to the river banks throughout the woodland via large flat 'beaches'.
There is a historic ford which gives access to the lower wood when its dry. Alternative pedestrian access is to the southern end of the woodland.
Trees
On Wales inventory as a Plantatiom on an Ancient Woodlands Site (PAWS) clear felled in 2020, Coed Y Mwyn has remaining mature Beech, Oak, Sycamore and more. It has Willow, Silver Birch and Holly growing on the lower areas.
Wildlife
With amazing local geology, wildlife across the woodland is diverse, including several species of bats, birds, and amphibians. Rare bats, such as the lesser horseshoe bat, can be found there, as well as over 84 recorded bird species including kingfishers and buzzards. The site also supports reptiles like grass snakes and slow-worms, and amphibians such as newts and frogs.
Locals mention seeing an otter every now and then, but so far, we haven't seen one.
The river here is reported to support Brown trout, Grayling, Sea trout, Atlantic salmon and Bullhead.
Features
Coed Y Mwyn is a ribbon shaped woodland, either side of the Afon Alyn.
It is flat alongside the river and rises up to the south eastern boundary on the other side. The steeper parts are accessed via old extraction tracks.
There are large flat areas within the central part of the woodland.
Access, tracks and footpaths
Within the wood land there are remains of old extraction tracks and pathways which could be gently maintained to provide access into the woods.
There are no public footpaths within the woods.
An historic ford gives access into the woodland during the times when the river is dry (frequently).
Pedestrian access only is granted from the uphill side (to the east) for times when the river is in flood.
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
There are numerous walks in the area which take you through abandoned industrial buildings to Sites of Scientific Areas with protected bats and butterflies. The links below highlight circular walks in the area.
https://www.mudandroutes.com/routes/gwersyllt-and-the-river-alyn-circular-walk/
https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/service/self-guided-walks/gwersyllt-and-river-alyn-circular-walk
There's also a network cycle rides https://www.komoot.com/guide/2805824/cycling-around-mold.
Worth visiting locally is Lake Vyrnwy https://www.komoot.com/guide/2805824/cycling-around-mold and Loggerheads Park
https://www.clwydianrangeanddeevalleyaonb.org.uk/projects/loggerheads-country-park/
There's also some great volunteering projects in the area such as https://www.groundworknorthwales.org.uk/wild-ground/
There are many palces to stay locally from Herons Lake Retreat, Beufort Park Hotel to Famau Cabins.
Local area and history
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhydymwyn
The area is famous for it's industrial heritage During the 18th century the valley saw foundries, waterwheels and mine workings. During the second world was the ministry of Supply established a secret factory for the productions of various gasses, whilst post war the area was involved in the productin of the atomic bomb! In more recent times the mines and many of the old buildings have been abandoned, and the area has become a nature reserve with a huge network of tunnels to explore.
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
Boundaries are marked in blue where there is no obvious natural feature or fence line.
The boundary to the south east is the fence line adjacent to open fields.
The boundary to the north west runs along the rivers edge and then the side of the road.
The internal boundaries are marked on trees or on stakes.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 116
- Nearest post code: CH7 5HD
- GPS coordinates: 53.1909, -3.1984
Location map
Directions
Google pin for wood entrance.
From all directions head to Rhydymwyn Village, north of Mold and west of the North Wales Express way.
Once in Rhydymwyn and on the A541 Denbigh Road, take Nant Alyn Road west. Follow this for 600m until you see a layby on your left hand side. Park here to visit the woodland.
Park here - what three
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You can enter the woodland across
the river, which is seasonally dry, or from the public footpath that enters the wood at ///spacing.dried.discouraged
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.
Boasting some magnificent mature Beech and mixed broadleaf trees, Coed Y Mwyn nestles alongside the beautiful watercourse, Afon Alyn, in an industrial historic valley. An unusual opportunity to become a riparian woodland owner.
