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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.