Hiraethog Forest

 

Situated south west of Ruthin, the forest extends to over 6000 hectares (15000 acres). Productive working forest but with plenty of space for activities and quiet enjoyment. One of the last refuges for the Red Squirrel. Extensive area of coniferous forests. Species are much more varied than is usual of forests of this nature with Norway Spruce, Pines and Larches forming significant elements of the crop.The structure is equally varied ranging from recently clearfelledareas to fantastic stands of Spruce and pine over seventy years old.

How to get there:

Ruthin is the nearest town or village.

Follow the B5105 from Ruthin. Follow the B5105 or the B4501 from Cerrigydrudion.

OS Grid Reference: SJ000530

Places to go in Hiraethog Forest

Other places to go in this area

• Ceri
  
• Clwyd
  
• Coed Sarnau
  
• Dyfnant
  
• Hafren
  
• Mathrafal
  
• Radnor
  

Facilities:

Activities:

	Open access for horse riders throughout Hiraethog Forest in Clocaenog, Alwens, Rhyd y Gaseg, Pool Parc, Bontuchel, Coed Moel Famau, Coed Llangwyfan, Coed Nercwys. No access to horse riders in Corwen, Cynwyd, Carrog, Halton Wood, Nantyr, Coed Foel, Gwrych Castle, Elwy Valley, Rhuthin Castle Wood, Craig Arthbury

Contact

Steve Crosby
Local Area Manager
0845 604 0845
e-mail: steve.crosby@forestry.gsi.gov.uk