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Wildlife at Gwydyr
Conwy
Wales
Betws- Y- Coed is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SH794611
 Gwydyr Forest is located in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. It is host to a mixture of diverse habitats and species and is a key site to watch wildlife as there is so much to see and do. There are upland lakes, major rivers, upland oak woodlands, large conifers and open spaces, all of which provide a varied habitat for all sorts of birds, mammals and plants.
Mammals: You may spot fallow deer or ocasionally roe deer in the forest at dawn or dusk. We have information about Roe deer and Fallow deer
Birds: You may see Black Grouse in the Gwydyr south and Tyn y Cwm woodlands. These areas are the younger parts of the forest where moorland meet trees and are the habitats favoured by the grouse.
The forest is also rich in raptors and Buzzards Goshawks, Peregrines and Merlin have all been sighted here. We have information about Black grouse and Red kite
Insects and reptiles: Butterflies and moths can be see in the open areas within the woods. Some of the species which can be seen are Common Blue, Small pearl bordered fritillaries, Dark green Fritillaries, Small, heath, Peacock, Red Admiral, Speckled wood, Meadow brown, Ringlet, Meadow brown, Large skipper, Brimstone, Small skipper, Small tortoiseshell and Purple hairstreak. We have information about Large heath and Pearl-bordered fritillary Habitats: Gwydyr forest is famous for its large Douglas fir and Norway spruce trees, some of which are over 180 years old. In amongst these areas survive some of Wales’ most important upland oak woodlands. The forest as a mixture of species provides a diversity of colour throughout the seasons, none better than in Autumn when the leaves begin to turn.
Many parts of the forest are designated for important lichen assemblages. One such species survives in its largest concentration here in North Wales covering an area approximately 30ha in size. We have information about Upland oakwood
How to get there:
Minor road East off the A470 in Llanrwst.
Various access points off the A5 between Capel Curig and Betws y Coed.
Local Weather Forecast (Multimap) Enter through:
Pont-y-Pair
Betws-y-Coed Garage
Ty'n Llwyn
St Mary's Church
Cae'n-y-Coed
Bryn Engan
Llyn Geirionydd
Pentre Du
Nant Cottage
Llyn-y-Sarnau
Gwydyr Uchaf
Llyn Crafnant
Facilities:
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Open Access - Beddgelert Forest; Gwydyr Forest apart from Coed Celyn, Soflen, Moel y Ci & Braichmelyn :PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS HEAVY MOUNTAIN BIKE USAGE IN GWYDYR NORTH:Also Open Access through Gwydyr South and Hafod Fawr, but no parking provision. The best access points for unboxing are Gwydyr Uchaf, Cae’n y Coed, Sarnau, Hafna, Pont Cae Groes and Beddgelert. For more information about horse riding in this area please see the links under related pages on the right. |
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Contact:
Ewan Stevens
Area Manager
01492 641707 xt 222
e-mail: ewan.stevens@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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What's of interest
There are a number of well signed car parks which will take you on a whole host of varied walks. The town of Betws Y Coed is central to all that Gwydyr has to offer and there are a number of walks that lead straight from the town up into the woods.
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