Gwynedd
Wales
Machynlleth is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SH750046
Dyfi forest lies to the east and south east of Cader Idris and is surrounded by the communities of Machynlleth, Corris, Ceinws, Dinas Mawddwy, Pennal and Aberangell. The forest has a mixture of habitats and species. Many of the old structures, levels and adits are important for many rare plant species as well as bat roosts and hibernation areas. Dyfi Forest is host to common and rare species and habitats. It is this diversity that makes the forest a really interesting place to visit.
Mammals: There are small numbers of deer in the forest. These are mainly FALLOW DEER with the occasional ROE DEER.
DORMICE are a key species in the forest. These mammals are almost impossible to spot as they are nocturnal. We have information about Roe deer and Fallow deer
Birds: BLACK GROUSE can be spotted on the forest fringes where the moor meets the trees. The males are easy to recognise with their distinctive black feathers and lyre shaped tail in flight. The females are easily confused with RED GROUSE which also inhabit the fringes of the forest.
You may also spot BUZZARDS or RED KITE but would be very lucky to see a GOSHAWK as they are extremely difficult to spot. We have information about Black grouse and Red kite
Habitats: There are a number of glorious broadleaf woodlands along the main roads surrounding Dyfi forest. Most of these are upland oakwoods and support some of Britain’s rarest lichens and bryophytes. These woodlands run the length of the western coast of Britain and survive due to the climate of mild wet winters. We have information about Upland oakwood
How to Get There:
A487 North of Machynlleth
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Places to go in Dyfi
Abergynolwyn
Foel Friog
Tan y Coed
Facilities:
Activities:
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Open access, Waymarked walks and Public Rights of Way. |
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Open access on forest roads and Bridleways. |
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Open access on forest roads and Bridleways.Open Access - Open access throughout Pantperthog, Abergynolwyn, Cwm Dulas,:Parking at Tan y Coed |
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Other places to go in this area
Penllyn
Coed y Brenin
The Arch
Gwydyr
Gogerddan Allt Ddel
Hafod
Newborough
Nant yr Arian
Coed Maenarthur
Black Covert
Contact
Graeme Stringer
Recreation Ranger
e-mail: graeme.stringer@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
What's of interest
As bats are protected it is important that they are not disturbed during their hibernation. Guided walks are organised by the local bat groups to introduce the public to the behaviour and feeding habits of bats such as the pipistrelle and long eared bats that are resident in the forests. Contact Gwynedd Bat Group on (01766) 762437. NB Old quarry workings can be dangerous and therefore it is important not to enter such sites.
What else is here
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