Coed Hendre, designated PAWS (Plantation on an Ancient Woodland Site) is predominantly conifer; a mix of Douglas fir, spruce and some larch. There is quite a quantity of oak, some fairly mature, in the south western quarter extending mainly between the western boundary and the track which runs through the middle of almost the full length of Coed Hendre. There are other oak standards dotted along the track and various young broadleaf growth including holly, hazel and hawthorn on the fringes of the woodland. There are huge quantities of ferns of various species throughout, carpeting the forest floor, and ivy as well as bluebells and other wildflowers to be found in spring, as well as some bramble.

The varied habitats of the surrounding area; hedgerows and pasture land along with the mudflats along the Twyi and Taf estuaries, 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 far more common, red kite can be seen circling overhead.

Level track runs throughout the whole woodland.

Well managed conifer on an ancient woodland site.

Lovely rock formations.

Quiet and private.

Sole use access at the southern end of the woodland.

The main entrance is accessed directly off a quiet country road. There is a large level area here for shared parking (please do not obstruct for other woodland owners)

The access to Coed Hendre involves fording the river, and the track although reasonably level, is soft in parts so we would advise access with 4 wheel drive vehicles only.

There is additional access at the south eastern tip of the woodland by way of a gate with sole use for Coed Hendre which leads to a track with shared right of way which in turn leads onto a very quiet country lane.

A public footpath runs through Allt yr Hendre and through Coed Hendre's neighbouring woodland, Coed Trehyrne, but there is no public footpath access through Coed Hendre itself.

There is the opportunity to restore Coed Hendre, designated PAWS, to a native broadleaf woodland with sensitive long term management.

The public footpath through Allt yr Hendre connects with the Wales Coast Path close to the banks of the River Taf, ultimately providing 870 miles of fabulous walking along the entirety of Wales' beautiful and diverse coastline!

Just beyond Llansteffan on the B4312 to Carmarthen, is the Towy Boat Club for anyone who wished to canoe or fish for the famous sewin (sea trout) in season.

To the southeast is the lovely village of Llansteffan which has the ultimate castle perched on its headland, a great beach, fish and chips and a seaside cafe as well as pubs, post office, shop and B&Bs.

To the west is the River Taf, one of three estuary rivers, along with the Twyi and the Gwendraeth which jointly flow into Carmarthen Bay.

Across the River Taf is Laugharne, where you can visit Dylan Thomas' former home, The Boathouse, now a museum, and his writing shed perched high looking out across the " sloeback, slow, black, crowblack, fishingboat bobbing sea."

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