Forests & woodlands · Mid Wales
Llyn Coed y Dinas
In or near Montgomery Town F.C..
Llyn Coed y Dinas is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
John Haynes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Llyn Coed y Dinas is woodland in Mid Wales. The site is within the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area SY21.
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Official information
Llyn Coed y Dinas is a nature reserve created from a former gravel pit, providing a habitat for various wildlife. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, walking trails, and a nature play area for children.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Llyn Coed y Dinas is a forest located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Welshpool, postcode SY21. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the Shropshire Hills.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6392, -3.1502
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Welshpool
- Postcode
- SY21 8SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Phone
- 01938 555654
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool — 2.2 km
- Opening
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Official site
- www.montwt.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w104059543 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llyn Coed y Dinas?
- Llyn Coed y Dinas is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 8SA), in the parish of Welshpool.
- What is Llyn Coed y Dinas?
- Llyn Coed y Dinas is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llyn Coed y Dinas?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 8SA.
- Is Llyn Coed y Dinas a protected site?
- Yes — Llyn Coed y Dinas is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Llyn Coed y Dinas free to visit?
- Yes, Llyn Coed y Dinas is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llyn Coed y Dinas?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 8SA.