Wildlife at Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre

Coed y Brenin
Gwynedd
Wales
Dolgellau, Porthmadog, Bala, Barmouth, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Machynlleth are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: SH 725 272
VIEW OF THE AFON EDEN NEAR THE VISITOR CENTREThe 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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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.

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. 7 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!

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

What's of interest

The visitor centre is open daily from 10am to 4pm all year

What's on


June
Natures Big Day
July
Forest Junior Rangers Club
August
Forest Junior Rangers Club
October
Autumn Fun

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What else is here

In Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre there is also
recreation

Useful sites

Find out more

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