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.

On the upper part of Coed Dwyryd there are magnificent mature Yew, Oak and Sycamore amongst others. Whilst the bottom woods support many new Birch, Beech and Hazel saplings.

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 Dwyryd 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. Coed Penmaen, of which Coed Dwyryd is part, is visible from a large area, so it is protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), in place to protect its visual impact. This will not prevent use of the wood, or management of the woodland as long as it is covered by a management plan.

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.

Walking up the brush cut path from the track, Coed Dwyryd climbs up towards a flatter area where there is a clearing. The boundary on this side climbs up to a wall through a small glen and to a boundary wall with the neighbouring farm.

Turning right there is a large stony plateau that is flatter and from here the views are stunning. Following the boundary round in a clockwise direction, the ground drops again towards the main track.

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 central position means that Coed Dwyryd 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 through Wales cycle track, passes next to the woodland.

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

Coed Dwyryd 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 Harlech Castle and Ynys Giftan Island, both interwoven with the estate at various times through the centuries.

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.