Allt Pencnwc, Ystrad Aeron, Ceredigion

This relatively long and narrow reserve comprises a steep, ancient semi-natural woodland that drops from improved pasture to the north, down to the Afon Gwili which runs along the southern boundary.

Location

Lampeter.

OS Map Reference

SN518556, Site centre: SN519556

Know before you go

Size

4 hectares

Entry fee

Free

Parking information

Roadside parking on B4342.

Access

Public transport: Bus T1 stops in Ystrad Aeron/Theatre Felinfach, the reserve is then approx. 1 km on foot.

No footpaths and steep woodland; not accessible for wheelchairs.

Dogs

On a lead

When to visit

Opening times

Open access reserve

Best time to visit

Spring and summer

About the reserve

Quite large Oak trees form the greater part of the canopy, and the reserve has a particularly attractive spring ground flora, with carpets of Lesser Celandine and Wood Sorrel. Bluebells are also present. Woodland birds include Nuthatch and Great Spotted Woodpecker.