This woodland is a rich diverse tapestry of mature and young trees. Having being part of Lord Harlech's estate until the war, there is some evidence of an historic loved woodland with some majestic mature large trees. More recently a coniferous woodland has been cleared, and this regrowth largely hides the recent history, but has led to an explosion of growth.

The larger woodland has been designated as Ancient and Semi-natural Woodland (ASNW) as shown on the Natural Resources Wales Land Information Search map. This designation indicates the land has been under continuous (mainly broadleaved) tree cover since at least 1600 AD.

Coed Cywarch hasn't been managed for a long time, and as such would benefit from some woodland management to make it easier to access all parts of the wood. The upper area is a mix of mature Sycamore, Ash, Beech, Rowan and Oak. The area around the pathway is a mix of young trees, including Hazel and Birch.

The wildlife suits all types of birdlife - twitchers will delight in all the "little brown jobs" in amongst the canopy, as well as larger raptors soaring overhead.

Mammals are as you'd expect in this area of Eryri - badgers, stoats and the occasional deer. It's possible that there are other more elusive mammals about that maybe a trail cam might pick up.

The woodland is lucky in its proximity to some big and small SSSI's (sites of special scientific interest) and of course being part of the internationally important landscape that is Eryri national park.

One of the biggest features of this woodland is it's solitude. Whilst working here we have often stayed overnight and have had the best nights sleep under the big Dark Sky (it is a dark sky reserve here).

Much of the woodland is still small enough to be worked with hand tools if preferred. We have enjoyed opening the woodland floor out for the path up to the glade, quite quickly using just a strimmer and a bill hook.

The woodland is quiet, with no public rights of way. A private right of way over a track exists from the road to a turning circle at the base of the woodland. This track is just over 2km from the tarmac road, but this is accessible by a normal car.

A small woodland track leads away from the turning circle and weaves it's way to a small glade.

The land is leasehold, with 929 years left to run, and a fixed, very low, ground rent that can never be increased. The freehold is owned by Lord Harlech, as part of a larger estate. The estate retains both shooting and mineral rights over the land. A copy of the lease is available on request.

It's position means that Coed Cywarch is perfect for exploring the stunning Snowdonia National Park, (Parc Eryri in Welsh). Parc Eryri boasts mountains, tracks, cycling, stunning beaches, and a wealth of heritage.

Nearby, and visible from the woodland is Portmeirion, an incredible village designed by Clough Williams-Ellis in 1925. Wandering around it's cobbled streets on a summers day you feel like you are in Italy.

Lon Las, Route 8, the famous north-south cycle track through Wales, passes next to the woodland.

There really couldn't be a better location for exploring Eryri, Snowdonia.

Coed Gwynant is part of the intriguing Glyn Cywarch Estate which dates back to 1615. Full of history the woodlands whispers of years gone by. From the woodlands there are views of the Dwyryd Estuary, Eryri and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and Ynys Giftan Island.

Nearby at Lasynys is the house of Ellis Wynne (March 7, 1671 – July 13, 1734). He was a Welsh clergyman and author of one of the most important and influential pieces of Welsh language literature.

The well known Harlech Castle, part a UNSECO World Heritage site, is five minutes drive away.