There is a mix of conifer and broadleaf in Coed Garthen with part of the woodland being designated PAWS (Plantation on Ancient Woodland Site). This area, mainly the northern and western sector is planted with sitka and Douglas fir. The Douglas fir is well matured and has been thinned over time resulting in large and well spaced trunks. The Sitka presents an opportunity for thinning at some point.

The southern and eastern part of the woodland is broadleaf with a mix of mature oak, beech, birch and some ash.

The varied habitats of the surrounding area and Allt y Hendre's Ancient Woodland status result in a richness of wildlife, some quite rare. Local wildlife recordings have made note of Lesser and Greater Horseshoe bats, not commonly seen these days, attracted to the wooded valleys and Golden plover are drawn to the mud flats of the Taf Estuary. Other coastal birds such as sandpipers, ringed plovers and egrets can be seen and heard at the mouths of the Twyi and Taf, and red kite are frequently seen circling overhead.

Access via the ford.

Short section of river frontage.

Ancient woodland status.

Private and secluded.

The main entrance to Allt yr Hendre is accessed directly off a minor public road. There is a large level area here for shared parking (please do not obstruct for other woodland owners) and for use as a temporary timber stacking area while undertaking woodland management, as long as access is maintained for other woodland owners at all times.

Further access to Coed Garthen itself is via a shallow ford and the track into the woodland can be slippery in wet weather so we would recommend 4 wheel drive access only.

There is a public footpath through the larger woodland Allt yr Hendre and through Coed Garthen's neighbouring woodland Coed Trehyrne, but there is no public footpath access through Coed Garthen itself.

A quiet corner for all manner of woodland pursuits from bird and wildlife watching to green woodwork or other bushcraft activities, or perhaps just paddling in the river!

A lovely quiet wood for camping with the opportunity to take advantage of the public footpath through Allt yr Hendre which connects with the Wales Coast Path close to the banks of the River Taf, west of the woodland, ultimately providing 870 miles of fabulous walking along the entirety of Wales' beautiful and diverse coastline!

The PAWS could be restored to native broadleaf woodland over time with sensitive management.

The villages of Llansteffan and Laugharne are both a short distance, with their interesting respective histories, castles and fantastic beaches.

In Laugharne, you can visit Dylan Thomas' former home, The Boathouse, now a museum, and his writing shed perched above, where it is thought he may have written perhaps three hundred lines of 'Under Milkwood'....!

Carmarthen is only 20 minutes away with all amenities and transport links.