Battlefields & battle sites · North Wales
National Forest for Wales
In or near Bangor.
National Forest for Wales in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
National Forest for Wales is a registered historic battlefield in Wales North, United Kingdom, where a battle was fought in 2020. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
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Official information
The National Forest for Wales is a large area dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of woodlands and natural habitats. Visitors can explore various trails and enjoy the diverse wildlife and landscapes throughout the forest.
From the Wikipedia article
The National Forest for Wales (Welsh: Coedwig Genedlaethol i Gymru) is a long-term forestation programme by the Welsh Government, aiming to form a network of woodland throughout Wales.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The programme was announced on 12 March 2020. By 4 November 2020, the first fourteen sites of the programme were announced. The sites are part of the Welsh Government estate, and are maintained and managed by Natural Resources Wales. On 14 July 2021, the Welsh Government opened the application process for "The Woodland Investment Grant" (TWIG), providing financial help to those creating new woodlands in Wales or making improvements to existing woodlands up to the standards set for the programme. These include landowners and those otherwise holding full management control of public or private land. The first round of applications closed on 27 August 2021. The grant has desirable outcomes for…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.2120, -4.1580
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Bangor
- Postcode
- LL57 2DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Established
- 2020
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor — 1.9 km
- Official site
- gov.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q111992734 (CC0)
- wikipedia: National Forest for Wales (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near National Forest for Wales
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Forest for Wales?
- National Forest for Wales is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL57 2DJ), in the parish of Bangor.
- What is National Forest for Wales?
- National Forest for Wales in Wales North, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to National Forest for Wales?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL57 2DJ.
- When was National Forest for Wales built?
- Built or established in 2020.
- Is National Forest for Wales free to visit?
- Yes, National Forest for Wales is free to enter.
- How do I get to National Forest for Wales?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL57 2DJ.