Coed Wharley is majority broadleaf with some lovely mature specimens of oak, beech and some ash and alder which grow in plenty of space along valley bottom. At understorey there is a quantity of holly interspersed with some hazel throughout, and towards the southern end on the eastern side of the wood some areas of rhodedendron which should be kept under control. Spring will bring carpets of wildflowers; the foliage of oxalis, and the lesser Celandine seen throughout, along with a great variety of ferns enjoying both the wetter environment of the eastern bank and the drier western side.

The southwestern quarter of the wood is predominantly Douglas fir, again well spaced, reverting to broadleaf again as you travel north where the canopy opens up and there is a quantity of bramble and scrub at ground level. There would be the opportunity to restore this area to native woodland if the conifer was harvested once grown to maturity.

The varied habitats of the surrounding area; hedgerows and pasture land along with the mudflats and estuary, and Allt y Hendre's Ancient Woodland status result in a richness of wildlife, some quite rare. Local wildlife recordings have made note of Lesser and Greater Horseshoe bats (not commonly seen these days) attracted to the wooded valleys, and Golden plover are drawn to the mud flats of the Taf Estuary. Other coastal birds such as sandpipers, ringed plovers and egrets can be seen and heard at the mouths of the Twyi and Taf, and red kite are frequently seen circling overhead.

Central to Coed Wharley is the river, dividing the woodland in half from north to south before it runs on, out of the woodland to finally join the Afon Taf just a mile or two west of the woods. It cuts a winding route through the woodland providing exciting nooks and corners for small woodlanders to paddle in and explore as well as attracting and sustaining bird and wildlife.

The main entrance is accessed directly off a minor public road. There is a large level area here for shared parking (please do not obstruct for other woodland owners) and for use as a temporary timber stacking area while undertaking woodland management, as long as access is maintained for other woodland owners at all times.

From the main gate, the access track to Coed Wharley is level, but soft in parts and only suitable for four wheel drive.

Shared access tracks form the full length of both east and west boundaries. The western track is only accessible by fording the stream and we would recommend this track is only suitable for four wheel drive vehicles and preferably in dry weather.

There is no public access through Coed Wharley itself but a public footpath does run through the larger woodland to the north of Coed Wharley.

A great spot for family camping, with its proximity to the coast and the many coastal pursuits on offer including boating, fishing, foraging and the great beaches of the Carmarthenshire coast. The public footpath which crosses the woodland just north of Coed Wharley connects with the Wales Coast Path close to the banks of the River Taf, ultimately providing 870 miles of fabulous walking along the entirety of Wales' beautiful and diverse coastline!

The Towy Boat Club is approximately a mile away on the River Twyi, approximately half a mile north of Llansteffan on the B4312 for anyone who wishes to sail, canoe or go fishing (in season) for the famous sewin (sea trout) in season.

The villages of Llansteffan and Laugharne are both a short distance, with their interesting respective histories, castles and fantastic beaches.

In Laugharne, you can visit Dylan Thomas' former home, The Boathouse, now a museum, and his writing shed perched looking out across the River Taf.