Brechfa

About Brechfa

The famous Brechfa Forest now managed by the Forestry Commission for timber production and recreation, has a long history. In the middle ages the forest was mainly oak and ash and was an important Royal hunting ground, while until the 20th Century wood from the forest was harvested to fuel the industrial needs of South Wales. As well as playing its part in the industrial revolution, timber was taken from the forest during the First World War to produce naphtha for use in making explosives. In 1919 the Forestry Commission became managers of the forest, creating its present status as a multi-purpose forest for timber production, recreation and wildlife conservation.

Today Brechfa Forest covers some 6500 hectares and there are walking and mountain bike trails for you to enjoy, with horseriders welcome on forest roads.

How to get there:

Llandovery, Llandeilo, Abergorlech, Brechfa, Llanybydder, Pumsaint, Llansawel, and Rhydcymerau are the nearest towns or villages.

The A482 (Lampeter to Llandovery), the A40, and the A485 (Lampeter to Carmarthen) encompass the forest. There are numerous roads that lead to Brechfa Forest, and Abergorlech and Brechfa are small villages located next to Brechfa Forest on the B4310 road. Follow the A482 between Lampeter and Llandovery until the turn off for Llansawel (B4302). Once in Llansawel follow signs for Abergorlech.

OS Grid Reference: SN585340
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Start your visit from:

Byrgwm Picnic Site
Abergorlech Picnic Site
Keeper's Lodge

Facilities:

Activities:

	Waymarked walks at Abergorlech and Byrgwm. Also open access along forest roads. Please observe local signs.
	Red cycle route at Abergorlech and open access along forest roads. Please observe local signs. Green graded family cycle trail at Byrgwm.
	Space for unboxing at Abernant and Keeper's Lodge. Tethering post at Abernant. Open access along forest roads.