Forests & woodlands · North Wales
Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve
Also known as: Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Coed y Rhygen
In or near Q737888.
Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plas Halt · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Coed y Rhygen. Coordinates: 52.9142°, -3.9657°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve is located on the western shore of Llyn Trawsfynydd in Gwynedd, North Wales. As an example of Atlantic Rainforest, it is very wet and there are many different examples of mosses and liverworts that cover the ground and the trees. The reserve covers 2.78 hectares, is privately owned and is not open to the public.
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Background
Description
The reserve lies on the steep, boulder-strewn north- and north-eastern slopes of Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, Wales, between about 200 m and 260 m above sea level. The reserve is underlain by coarse-grained greywacke, grit and sandstone, and is dominated by an old-growth canopy of sessile oak (Quercus petraea) and downy birch (Betula pubescens), with veteran oaks aged up to 350 years mixed with areas of coppice and younger regrowth. Pollen analysis from a small hollow in the wood shows that, over the past 1,500 years, the site underwent phases of partial canopy opening—likely managed as a grazed park in medieval and post-medieval times—followed by periods of rapid natural…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9142, -3.9657
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Maentwrog
- Postcode
- LL41 4DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Established
- 1969
- Nearest railway station
- Plas Halt — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: w1413832383 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve?
- Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 4DT), in the parish of Maentwrog.
- What is Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve?
- Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Plas Halt, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL41 4DT.
- When was Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve built?
- Built or established in 1969.
- Who owns Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve?
- Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve is owned by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
- Is Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Plas Halt, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 4DT.