Coed y Porthmyn is predominantly cedar woodland. The trees are mature, well-spaced and truly magnificent. Broadleaf trees including sycamore, beech, ash, oak and holly are also dotted throughout, attaining great height through their competition with the cedars.

Emerging natural glades have established themselves through natural thinning (which could be further developed), where the fertile well-draining soils yield a velvety emerald covering of mosses and eager broadleaf saplings.

From red kites overhead, to wood mice and foxes on the ground, this woodland has a huge variety of wildlife. We have seen evidence of badgers, heard and watched buzzards and seen numerous smaller birds. Dormice are known to be close by. The big trees provide an amazing habitat for bats - spot the cracks that might be home!

From a newly cleaned track, Coed y Porthmyn has a dedicated space to park a car which immediately gives way to a second well established path that winds into the wood. The wood rises with the track to the north-east boundary which is fenced, progressing towards a secluded pocket, featuring several small glades where broadleaf species have gained a foothold, and where the sun touches the ground, a vivid carpet of green has broken out. This is where the true essence of Coed y Porthmyn is felt.

The larger wood, Coed Cooper, is accessed via a high-quality footbridge over the small stream. This is next to a vehicle ford over the shallow water, as seen in the pictures. In summer this is easily crossed but in winter a 4x4 might be required.

A historic forestry extraction track runs through the woodland, but the needle-strewn forest floor is easily traversed on foot in most directions. There are no public footpaths.

As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.

This area is packed with things to do. Here are some of our recomendations:

Clocaenog Forest - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clocaenog_Forest

Ruthin Gaol - https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/leisure-and-tourism/museums-and-historic-houses/ruthin-gaol.aspx

Ruthin Craft Centre https://www.ruthincraftcentre.org.uk/

Wrexham Football https://www.ruthincastle.co.uk/see-do/wrexham/

Logger heads Country Park https://www.clwydianrangeanddeevalleyaonb.org.uk/article/loggerheads-country-park/
Ruthin Castle https://www.ruthincastle.co.uk/

If you fancy something a little more active:

Pincyn LLys https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/north-east-wales/clocaenog-forest-pincyn-llys/?lang=en

• Bod Petryal - a peaceful lakeside picnic site with a short walk and a cycle trail

• Boncyn Foel Bach - scenic viewpoint with a picnic area and short woodland stroll

• Coed y Fron Wyllt - ancient woodland with riverside walk and wildlife viewing hide

• Pool Park - easy to find woodland with short walk

• Rhyd y Gaseg - short woodland walk to waterfall

• https://www.routeyou.com/en-gb/location/routes/47295474?route-type=1

The nearby town of Ruthin is a historical market town and community hub that has had historical links stretching back to Celtic times.

The name Ruthin comes from the Welsh rhudd ('red') and din ('fort'), after the colour of sandstone bedrock, from which the castle was built in 1277–1284.

Ruthin Castle is worth a visit - Ruthin Castle https://www.ruthincastle.co.uk/

As is Clocaenog Forest https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clocaenog_Forest