Reserves and speciesCoed Crafnant

Coed Crafnant

Posted by northwales
2011-05-03 14:17

A fine example of an ancient woodland, rich in rare Atlantic bryophytes.  Its primitive flora of mosses, liverworts and ferns actually occupy two distinct woodlands with different histories; Coed Crafnant and Coed Dolbebin. Together they form part of the extensive Rhinog Site of Special Scientific Interest within the Snowdonia National Park. The native oak tree canopy has provided a warm, moist, humid environment for at least 6,000 years. The woods come alive with birdsong in the spring.

Reserve details
Trust: 
North Wales Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
48.50
Short Description: 
A fine example of ancient woodland, with a rich flora of mosses, liverworts and ferns, the Coed Crafnant reserve is comprised of two distinct woodlands; Coed Crafnant and Coed Dolbebin
Smartphone Description: 
A fine example of an ancient woodland, rich in rare Atlantic bryophytes. Its primitive flora of mosses, liverworts and ferns actually occupy two distinct woodlands with different histories; Coed Crafnant and Coed Dolbebin. Together they form part of the extensive Rhinog Site of Special Scientific Interest within the Snowdonia National Park. The native oak tree canopy has provided a warm, moist, humid environment for at least 6,000 years. The woods come alive with birdsong in the spring.
Location
Address: 
Inland of Llanbedr, up Cwm Bychan
Town: 
Llanbedr
County: 
Gwynedd
Postcode: 
LL45 2PF
Grid ref: 
SH 619 289
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
Yes
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Dolbebin entrance: parking for two cars in small layby. Coed Crafnant entrance: parking for two cars on the roadside at SH 617 290
Walking information: 
Steep woodland on hillside with uneven, steep and rocky paths
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
North Wales Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01248 351541
Reserve email address: 
nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Sessile Oak
Ash
Pied Flycatcher
Wood Warbler
Redstart
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve