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Dyfnant Wood

About Dyfnant Wood

Dyfnant is an upland forest situated on the edge of the Cambrian mountains just south of Lake Vyrnwy.

Dyfnant Forest will be closed under CRoW legislation for Wales Rally GB from the 7th November to the 11th of November 2011.

How to get there:

Dyfnant Wood is part of Dyfnant. Llangadfan is the nearest town or village.

Take the A458 Welshpool to Dolgellau road and turn right on to the B4395 at Llangadfan to Lake Vyrnwy. Proceed into the hamlet of Pont Llogel, approx 3 miles just over the bridge, on the right hand side you will find the car park.

OS Grid Reference: SJ033154
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Start your visit from:

Hendre Park
Penyffordd

Other places to go in Dyfnant

Cyclists visiting  the forest planning a route  in Dyfnant Forest, Coed Y Gororau FD

Facilities:

ParkingOther Facilities

Activities:

Horse Riding
horse riding

Dyfnant forest is home to the Rainbow Trails, which were created by a partnership between Forestry Commission Wales and the Dyfnant and Fyrnwy Horse Riders' & Carriage Drivers' Association. There are five horse riding trails for all abilities ranging from the novice route, the gentle Banw Trot 8km(5 miles) to Cerrig yr Helfa 25km (16 miles)for the more experienced rider. All the Rainbow Trails incorporate excellent scenery in a peaceful environment.

Contact:

Jim Ralph
Local Area Manager
0300 068 0300
e-mail: jim.ralph@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

Glyndwr's Way

Please check before you visit that the area you want to come to is not closed, due to work in progress or an event taking place, by logging on to the CCW Website for current and future closures as determined by the CRoW 2000 Act.

Dyfnant Forest will be closed under CRoW legislation for Wales Rally GB from the 7th November to the 11th of November 2011.

Anne Griffiths Walk

Please check before you visit that the area you want to come to is not closed, due to work in progress or an event taking place, by logging on to the CCW Website for current and future closures as determined by the CRoW 2000 Act.

Informal Cycling

Please check before you visit that the area you want to come to is not closed, due to work in progress or an event taking place, by logging on to the CCW Website for current and future closures as determined by the CRoW 2000 Act.

Pontllogel Picnic Site

Please check before you visit that the area you want to come to is not closed, due to work in progress or an event taking place, by logging on to the CCW Website for current and future closures as determined by the CRoW 2000 Act.


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