In simple terms Coed Trehyrne falls into two halves, its southern half made up mainly of conifer where it is classified as a PAWS (Plantation on an Ancient Woodland Site), while its northern half is predominantly broadleaf, much of it Restored Ancient Woodland, with some lovely statuesque oak dotted here and there, notably along the old earth bank, as well as some beech, alder and ash, along with holly and hazel at understorey.

The varied habitats of the surrounding area; hedgerows and pasture land along with the mudflats and estuary, 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.

In the north western corner of Coed Trehyrne you will come across the fairly substantial ruins of an old stone house, now draped in ivy and looking romantic - or spooky - depending on your inclination!

Please take great care if walking around this area and be aware stones may be loose. No survey has been done on this structure.

The main entrance 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.

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

A public footpath runs through the northern part of Coed Trehyrne, following the track which enters the wood at its north eastern corner and exiting at its north western corner. This continues across adjacent fields to join the Wales Coastal Path near the banks of the River Taf.

The public footpath which crosses Coed Trehyrne 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.

Within the woodland, the stone ruins of course raise the possibility of restoring some sort of structure (residential planning permission will not be granted!).

The potential of restoring the PAWS to native broadleaf woodland, once the conifer has grown to maturity, is also an exciting prospect.

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.