The Hendre Pleasure

 

Waymarked in blue this carriage drive is the ideal route for the novice driver. Set in some of the most scenic and peaceful surroundings overlooking the Dyfnant valley. For most visitors this is a wonderful opportunity to experience what Mid Wales has to offer. The route follows forestry roads with especially installed carriage gates.

How to get there:

The Hendre Pleasure can be started from Hendre Park in Dyfnant Wood which is part of Dyfnant. Llangadfan and Llanfyllin is the nearest town or village.

The Hendre Car Park for the carriage drivers is located on the B4395. Access is gained from the A458 (Mallwyd to Welshpool) at Llangadfan or off the A490 (Llanfyllin to Welshpool) at Llanfyllin taking the B4393 and then left on to the B4395 signposted to Lliwdiarth and Pontllogel. The turning is by Hendre cottages.

OS Grid Reference: SJ029148

You can also access this trail through Penyffordd.

Mammals: We have information about Badger

Birds: It is possible to see Buzzards flying up in the skies with their dark brown plumage with bars and streaks on its paler underside. It has broad wings with slotted tips, when flying its wings are slightly forward in a shallow V shape.
The Goshawk is also dashing through the trees in pursuit of prey. The Goshawk feeds on squirrels, rabbits and birds, pigeons and crows. The Goshawk builds its nest in fir trees and usually adds to it each year, the female usually lays between 3 and 5 grey green eggs, which sometimes have brown spots.