The trees within Coed Bwlch Coch are mainly mixed broadleaf. A small stand of beech, some old Oaks (over 200 years old) as well as Sycamore, Ash and Birch are all growing vigorously. The occasional Hazel and Chestnut could be encouraged with some sensitive management. A small stand of Douglas Fir gives a complete, but well thought out plot of different trees. The mixed fir and sitka spruce isn't mature to the point of being harvested, but this is something to consider in the next 10 years. The easy tracks would make this work quite simple.

During our work in the woodland we have been lucky enough to see Red Deer grazing outside our tents in the early morning. There are also a few badger dens, some old and some active.

Spring and summer sees numerous butterflies and insects.

The birdlife is diverse, from Canadian Geese nesting on the lake at the bottom of the hill, to large buzzards and kites circling overhead. The sandstone cliffs of Moel Bentwrch have a number of raptors resident, including the lightning quick Peregrine Falcon.

The woodland and fields are full of life the whole year round.

The stone barn against the top boundary has a small clearing to the south side. This means that the vegetation has taken hold, but also noticeably grazing animals are very relaxed in this area. To remove the vegetation around the building wouldn't be a large job and would give the owner several options in this area.

The woodland benefits from a right of vehicle access to a small parking area immediately next to the entrance ride stop. This is possible in a two wheel drive when dry. However, one sharp bend is also on a slope, so that if tyres aren't in good condition, it might leave little option but a long reverse. A four wheel drive would find access simple at all times of the year.

Within the wood, there are simple tracks that run along the northern and western boundary - these are best enjoyed on foot. To most of the southern boundary an old fire break provides simple access across the wood, again accessible by two wheel drive in the dry, but a four wheel drive would be better.

Llanerfyl is a village and community in Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales. Located near the River Banwy, the community includes the village of Llanerfyl, several farms and wide tracts of marchland. The village contains St Erfyl's church, rebuilt in 1870. It contains the remnants of a 15th-century shrine. The circular churchyard has in it a gravestone from either the 5th or 6th century possibly commemorating Santess (female saint) Gwerfyl.

In the village please pay a visit to the wonderful cafe and village shop - Y Cwpan Pinc.

Nearby is the Cann Office Hotel - Bedrooms, restaurant and take away.

Opposite the woodlands is the well maintained Bluebell Park for caravans, camping and fishing.

The area is full of things to do and places to visit, such as Powys Castle and Rhiw Steam Railway.

This area is right on the edge of the Cambrian mountains and isn't too far from Llyn Vyrnwy and the 6,000 acre Dyfnant Forest, described by Lonely Planet as being "where a well-signposted maze of forestry tracks culminates in one enormous hill before descending rather spectacularly toward Lake Vyrnwy".

Behind the woodland lies the hill Moel Bentyrch, on which the remains of the Pen y Bwlch ancient settlement can be found. Literally translated this is 'top of the gap', and perhaps relates to where the old building in this woodland, Bwlch Coch, 'Red gap' gets it's name from.