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Wildlife at Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre Coed y Brenin
Gwynedd
Wales
Dolgellau, Porthmadog, Bala, Barmouth, and Machynlleth are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: SH 725 272
 The main Coed-y-Brenin visitor centre is at Dolgefeilliau. There is also a riverside picnic site.
Mammals: We have information about Roe deer, Fallow deer and Badger
Birds: We have information about Black grouse and Red kite
Insects and reptiles: We have information about Pearl-bordered fritillary Habitats: We have information about Upland oakwood
How to get there:
East off the A470, 8 miles North of Dolgellau just North of Ganllwyd, South of Trawsfynydd. Follow the brown tourist signs.
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Facilities:
       
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Superb all-ability access to the visitor centre and surrounding site including the childrens play area. |
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There are 4 easy access all-ability trails in the Forest Park, at the visitor centre, Tyn y Groes, Glasdir and the Forest Garden. |
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Activities
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Open access, Waymarked walks for all the family and all abilities. |
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Open access on forest roads. 6 Waymarked routes and Bridleways. |
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Open access on forest roads and Bridleways in the Forest Park area. Please note, this forest is heavily used by mountain bikers. |
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Ranger led education activities can be arranged by contacting - 0845 604 0845 |
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Salmon, sea trout and brown trout fishing available on the Afon Eden- permits from Prysor Angling Association |
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Two orienteering courses, both starting and finishing at the Visitor Centre. An easy (yellow) route, suitable for beginners/children and two harder routes on the longer course (red and light green). Maps and information available from the visitor centre. |
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All- ability facilities built on three tiers, including a 1.5 tonne turning stone! |
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Other places to go in Coed y Brenin
Hermon
Glasdir
Ty'n y Groes
Tyddyn Gwladys
Dolgefeiliau
Contact:
Graeme Stringer
Recreation Ranger
e-mail: graeme.stringer@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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What's of interest
The visitor centre is open daily from 10am to 4pm all year
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