Coed Morw £95,000 Freehold
- Abercych, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire
- over 7 ½ acres
- West and South Wales and Herefordshire
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Mini waterfall
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Confluence of streams
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Earth bank running north-south in middle of woodland
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Forest floor : fern, bluebell, honeysuckle, celandine, herb robert and mosses
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Nant Morw running down from southern boundary
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Bubbling stream
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Foxglove emerging
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Fungi
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Into the western half of Coed Morw
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Looking down into the lower wetland area
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Nant Morw downstream
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Looking up to the southern boundary
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Moss, fern and Sitka
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Downhill from southern boundary
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Old forest track
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Oxalis and moss
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Sitka
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Woodland home
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Stream running along the northern boundary
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Stream
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Western boundary marker
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Nant Morw joining stream at northern boundary
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Young broadleaf
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Coed Morw entrance
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Mossy bank wildflowers
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Ride stop at entrance to Coed Morw
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Coed Morw name board
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Young broadleaf in western sector
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Stream running along track on northern boundary
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Easy paddling
Description
Coed Morw is made up of two distinctive areas, its western and eastern half.
The west side of Coed Morw is made up of young broadleaf, mostly multi stemmed and coppicing would be an ideal method of woodland management to continue for Coed Morw. It is great for biodiversity and the long-term sustainability of broadleaf woodlands. There are mature specimens of oak, birch and sycamore also throughout the woodland and on the forest floor there are a multitude of wildflowers, bluebells, oxalis - an ancient woodland indicator, celandine, golden saxifrage which loves the wet ground, amongst many species of ferns and mosses and masses of honeysuckle twining up. Clumps of angelica thrive in the wet habitat along the stream banks. The ground slopes up gently towards the southern boundary on the west side of the stream, and between the dense young growth there is the opportunity to create one or two small clearings to bask in the birdsong and take in the beauty of the surrounding nature.
The east side is predominantly Sitka spruce, planted on a north-facing slope but not too steep to navigate easily and the Sitka are well spaced. An old trackway cuts through the woodland from its entrance, following the contour of the slope around in a curve and continuing towards the southern boundary. Following this track in a westerly direction, the ground slopes up fairly steeply on the left-hand side with more well spaced Sitka. To the right of the track, which is predominantly broadleaf trees, the ground becomes very soft underfoot as the Nant Morw, which runs down from the southern boundary, splits into many small rills crisscrossing the lower level of the woodland. These in turn feed into the large stream which runs along the northern boundary and exits the woodland via a large culvert under the track at the midpoint of Coed Morw.
Trees
There is mixed planting in Coed Morw, predominantly conifer in the eastern sector of the woodland; majority Sitka spruce, planted in the early 90's and a smaller stand of Douglas fir, planted in the early 60's in the south eastern corner of the woodland. The area west of Nant Morw is PAWS (Plantation on an Ancient Woodland Site) and this is planted with young mixed broadleaf.
Wildlife
Birdsong is prolific with a healthy bird population benefitting from the mixed habitat of broadleaf and conifer and the streams. The open shared access track which runs along the side of Coed Morw, through the middle of the larger woodland Allt yr Hendre allows in sunlight which encourages insect life and wildflowers, all contributing to a wildlife-rich environment, and butterflies can already be seen from springtime.
Red deer have been seen ambling through the woodland and evidence of badgers has been seen in the environment of the larger woodland.
Features
PAWS (plantation on an ancient woodland site)
Two vigorous streams, one running through the centre of the woodland and one along part of the northern boundary.
Access, tracks and footpaths
There is easy vehicle access to Coed Morw. A long, stoned track brings you from the public road into the larger woodland, Gallt Sena, via the locked main entrance gate and continues to the entrance to Coed Morw where there is a large level stoned area ideal for stacking wood or parking a camper van.
The main shared access track of Gallt Senna is a designated bridle way and partially a public footpath.
The public footpath turns off the main track and runs south along the shared boundary of Coed Morw and it's western neighbour, Coed Cilwendeg, exiting the woodland via a gate and continuing across fields.
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
Coppicing would be an ideal management practice for the young broadleaf in Coed Morw.
The Sitka spruce and Douglas fir would benefit from further thinning in the future providing a useful source of firewood or timber for any number of projects.
Local area and history
The Cilwendeg The Shell House Hermitage is an extraordinary grotto, a rare survival in West Wales, which underwent careful and beautiful restoration in 2003.
It was built in the late 1820s by Morgan Jones the Younger, who inherited the Cilwendeg estate upon the death of his uncle (a lighthouse baron !), and created the Shell House in his uncle’s honour. Cilwendeg Mansion was designed by John Nash.
The surrounding area is also rife with myth and mystery. One of the portals into the mystical realm of Annwn, or the Otherworld, as described in the famous Welsh myth tetraology, the Mabinogion, is said to be located nearby, at the Ffynnone Falls
The stunning Cardigan coast is within easy reach, and the towns of Cardigan and Newcastle Emlyn are both within half an hours drive with all amenities, great pubs, cafes and independent shops.
The Nag's Head is even closer, a mere walk away in Abercych itself!
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
The boundaries of Coed Morw are marked with red paint on wooden marker stakes, trees and fence posts.
The northern boundary is defined by the shared access track.
The western boundary is partially fenced and marked with wooden marker stakes.
The southern boundary is partially fenced.
The eastern boundary is marked with wooden marker stakes.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 145
- Grid ref: SN 239 407
- Nearest post code: SA37 0HH
- GPS coordinates: 52.037, -4.569
Location map
Directions
What3words: outs.delays.flanked
From Newcastle Emlyn take the A484 towards Cenarth. At Cenarth take the left turn just after the Three Horseshoes pub, signposted B4332. Follow this winding road for a few miles, until the road crosses the Afon Cych and turn RIGHT on the sharp bend into the village of Abercych. Follow the road through Abercych, and just before you leave the village, take the left turn BEFORE you go over the small stone bridge. Look out for a bridleway sign, and a small Woodlands for Sale arrow sign at the beginning of the turn off.
Continue along this track, you will pass a small water treatment plant on the right, until you come to a locked wooden gate with a Woodlands for Sale sign on it. Please park up on the left here, making sure not to obstruct access through the gate, and continue on foot.
Follow the track through the woodland for approximately 200m until you see the entrance to Coed Morw on your left, marked by a ride stop with a wooden name board and a Woodlands for Sale sign.
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 Morw, a mixed woodland of Sitka spruce, Douglas fir and mixed age broadleaf over varied terrain with two bubbling streams and an area of crisscrossing springs.
Managed by Tamsin and Matt Brown
Telephone: 07956 256101
Telephone: 07950 379533
Email: [email protected]
