Coed Gwalch y Pysgod £125,000 Freehold
- Glandyfi, Machynlleth, Ceredigion
- 12½ acres
- West and South Wales and Herefordshire
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Large oak at midpoint on the grassy ride forming the eastern boundary
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Drainage channel forming part of the southern boundary
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Birch, hazel, Douglas fir
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Buttercup and speedwell
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Multi stemmed birch
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Flag iris
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Grassy ride approach to the clearing at north eastern corner of the woodland
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The tracks are paved with gold...
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Grassy ride on Gwalch y Pysgod's eastern boundary
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Name board for Coed Gwalch y Pysgod
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Primrose foliage
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Ragged robin
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Run for the train..!
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Rush
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South western corner of Gwalch y Pysgod
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Southern sector
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Vibrant hues
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View south from the eastern boundary
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Boundary marker on the northern boundary
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Large pond complete with an island
Description
Coed Gwalch y Pysgod is named for the local ospreys, nurtured at the Cors Dyfi Osprey project which is located close by, just to the north of the woodland. These mighty migratory sea birds are large fish eating birds of prey, and are now recovering numbers due to the efforts of places like Cors Dyfi and being protected by law.
Within the woodland itself, smaller and more everyday birdlife also throngs, due in part no doubt to the wetland habitat, and the fairly large pond, encouraging insect life. The water table in the wood varies, seasonally and with weather conditions, and the area can be subject to very high super spring tides, but only on extremely rare occasions.
Tree growth within the woodland is dense in parts, with many multi stemmed hazel, birch and alder. Open areas within the woodland are filled with bulrush, indicative of the varying water levels.
In the south eastern sector the remains of an old field boundary crossing the woodland has characterful gnarly oaks growing, once part of a hedgerow, while underfoot the woodland floor is thick with fern.
Grass rides, solidly built over a stone base, form the southern and eastern boundaries of Coed Gwalch y Pysgod. Open to the sun, wildflowers thrive the length and breadth of these, lovely to see and great for the biodiversity of the woodland. The ride along the eastern boundary is for Gwalch y Pysgod's sole use and ends in a grassy clearing three quarters of the way into the woodland, perfect for camping or parking up a camper van.
The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenantTrees
The trees here are fairly diverse in both species and age but it is for the most part a fairly young woodland; species including alder and willow suited to the wetland habitat; poplar, birch, some lovely oak, rowan, ash with plentiful hawthorn and hazel.
There are some lovely mature trees throughout the woodland, including a statuesque oak half way up the grass track forming the eastern boundary.
Wildlife
There is thriving birdlife here, as demonstrated by the wonderful cacophony of birdsong.
The Ynys-hir nature reserve to the west and Cors Dyfi reserve to the north, ensure wildlife is protected all around!
There is always the hope of spotting an osprey (gwalch y pysgod is Welsh for osprey) flying overhead to or from the neighbouring Cors Dyfi Osprey project. These mighty birds - scientific name Pandion haliaetus, are nurtured there. Although this name derives from the ancient Greek for sea eagle, and the Welsh translation gwalch y pysgod means sea hawk, ospreys are in fact neither and belong to a scientific family all of their own.
Excitingly, Cors Dyfi Wildlife Centre is also home to a small family of beavers, kept in a large 7 acre secure enclosure. Beavers are a keystone species and at Cors Dyfi they are playing a vital role in helping to restore and manage the rare, lowland raised bog habitat that exists here by thinning the dense willow and birch scrub.
Features
Level throughout.
Due to its position on the banks of the Dyfi River, it is subject to the very occasional super spring tide, and the water table is high, classifying this as a wet woodland.
There is a good sized pond in its south eastern quarter.
Pedestrian/bicycle access to Dovey Junction railway station on the Cambrian Line Railway.
Access, tracks and footpaths
Access is excellent with a gated entrance directly off the A487 leading to a shared turning circle.
There are no public footpaths through Coed Gwalch y Pysgod.
The Cambrian Railway Line, from Aberystwyth to Machynlleth, runs outside the western boundary of the woodland and Dovey Junction train station is a short distance from the woodland, but only accessible by footpath.
Activities
There is potential to establish a coppice rotation of perhaps willow or alder, suited to the wetter conditions underfoot, with a view to producing material for basketry, or firewood or charcoal. There are of course numerous other uses for coppiced wood including hurdles, poles, material for fencing, gates and general building or garden products.
Great opportunities for nature/wildlife conservation projects here, to work with and enhance the wetland habitat.
Birdlife is thriving here.
Fabulous opportunities to explore the Eryri National Park which is just across the Dyfi River.
Local area and history
The nearby town of Machynlleth is a thriving and interesting place with much to offer from good food and pubs, to the Centre for Alternative Technology and a comedy festival!
The Ynys-hir RSPB Nature Reserve is situated to the west of the woodland and the Osprey project and Beaver enclosure are located at Cors Dyfi Wildlife Centre, due north, a field away.
Michelin starred restaurant Ynyshir is 1 mile away....and of course Eryri/Snowdonia National Park is just across the Dyfi River to the north with all its stunning beauty to enjoy and explore.
Further down the coast in a southerly direction you can find the petrified remains of a sunken forest at low tide at Borth and now further south near Llanrhystud.
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
The boundaries of Coed Gwalch y Pysgod are marked in red paint on wooden marker stakes and trees.
The western boundary is fenced.
The eastern boundary runs along the outside edge of the grass ride.
The southern boundary is partially defined by a storm ditch and partially by the shared access track.
The north-eastern boundary is marked with stakes.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 135
- Grid ref: SN 698 973
- Nearest post code: SY20 8SS
- GPS coordinates: 52.559, -3.922
Location map
Directions
Take the A487
---- towards Aberystwyth if travelling from Machynlleth or the north.
After passing through the hamlet of Derwenlas, and passing the signposted turning for Cors Dyfi Osprey Project Nature Reserve, look out for the entrance to Coed Dyfi on your right, a gated entrance with a Woodlands for Sale sign. Please pull in carefully and park.
---- or towards Machynlleth if travelling from the south.
Just after exiting the village Eglwys Fach, and after passing the sign for Dovey Junction railway on your left and the stone gabion slope reinforcement on your right, you will see a gated entrance on your left with a Woodlands for Sale sign. Please pull in carefully and park.
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Continue into the woodland on foot.
Follow the track from the gate, away from the road for approximately 100m. You will see ahead of you a Woodlands for Sale board and a wooden name board for Coed Gwalch y Pysgod. Follow the grass track around to the right and then take the first left turn onto another grass track and following this to its end will bring you to a turning circle/parking area.
When leaving the woodland, please take great care when pulling back out on to the A487.
How we support our buyers
Membership of the small woodland owners’ group
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£300 for a woodland course of your choice
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One year's free membership of the royal forestry society
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Please note this wood is owned by woodlands.co.uk.
Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.
Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.
These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.
Just outside the southern border of Snowdonia National Park, Coed Gwalch y Pysgod is an unusual woodland, mainly wet woodland habitat with a large pond, with a long grassy ride along one boundary ending in a private grassy clearing.
Managed by Tamsin and Matt Brown
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Telephone: 07956 256101
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