Coed Gwion is predominantly planted with mixed conifer including Douglas fir, larch, some spruce as well as one or two Western hemlock and one or two Cyprus. Interspersed is a good quantity of birch, most likely naturally regenerating along with one or two rowan and scrubby growth of some hazel and gorse at understory. Grasses, mosses and lichen proliferate in the more open areas of the woodland towards the southern boundary and around the rocky areas trackside. There are various areas of quite thick bramble growth which with management and increasing canopy cover will be kept in check but also provide good cover for wildlife.

The majority of Coed Gwion, especially its southern half, is pretty level. The land drops away from its southern boundary into the neighbouring woodland which means clear sight lines out to the south, opening up the woodland to maximum light and sun, always welcome in Wales! It offers much as a woodland for family forestry or family camping with clearings that could be maximised for tents and a campfire. Alternatively its seclusion and privacy make it a prime spot for encouraging nature and bird watching.

There will be good timber available from thinning as the conifer grows on, for building shelters or other woodland projects or for a good firewood supply, and this in turn will give an opportunity to replant and perhaps create a woodland of more native species.

Two old forestry tracks, one extending along the inside of the eastern boundary, which is fenced, and the other extending out of the back of the parking area towards the south eastern corner could both be cleared and improved to aid access throughout the woodland.

Boundaries: the northern and part of the western boundaries are the access track. The eastern boundary is fenced from adjoining farmland. The remainder of the boundaries are indicated by marker stakes, and all boundaries are further indicated by red paint

Wildlife: Red kite can often be seen wheeling and surfing the thermals above the woodland, and woodpecker can be heard knocking for grubs.

Access: A solid stoned track leads from the gated entrance to Coed Ffridd Cwmere to the parking area for Coed Gwion.  Access over the remainder of the track is restricted for sole use by the neighbouring woodland Coed Pantycelyn. Another right of way also leads to the northern boundary of the wood. Although the track is not unduly steep, a four wheel drive vehicle may be advisable, especially in winter or wet weather.

Covenant:  In common with all neighbouring woodland owners, there is a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.

Sporting rights: Included.

Mineral rights: Excluded.

Public footpaths: There are no public footpaths through Coed Gwion or the larger woodland known as Coed Fridd Cwmere.

Local area: Coed Gwion is named for the servant of the powerful sorceress Ceridwen, who through various misadventures came to be reborn as Taliesin, the greatest of all Welsh bards, and whose grave Bedd Taliesin is to be found nearby, outside the village of Tre Taliesin. You could walk there from the woodland following various interconnecting footpaths.

The nearest village is Talybont ; the buzzy town of Aberystwyth is less than half an hour away to the south, and the lovely market town of Machynlleth under half an hour away to the north, with all amenities on offer.

Just to the north of Machynlleth is the Centre of Alternative Technology, a fascinating and vital centre of knowledge and information.

There are two nature reserves nearby, Ynys-hir and Cors Dyfi.

Also within easy reach is the wonderful Ceredigion coast line with much to explore!

Photographs: were taken in June 2024

VIEWING: You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself.  Please ensure that you have a copy of these sales details with you: we recommend either printing the details or downloading them to your phone/tablet/laptop before you go. Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception.