Pengelli Forest Nature Reserve, Pembrokeshire, photographed in early May 2022
Details
Accessibility
Limited roadside parking is available.
Wheelchair access is not available. Paths can be muddy and steep. Our photos show a route avoiding large slopes.
Brief description
See https://www.welshwildlife.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Pengelli-Forest-Leaflet.pdf
"Pengelli Forest is part of the largest block of ancient Oak woodland in west Wales. The woodland can be broadly divided into two sections. Adjacent to the entrance is Pant-Teg Wood, the steep slopes supporting woodland dominated by Sessile Oak and Birch regrown from clear-felling during 1914-1930. Dense canopy shade has inhibited the understorey growth of Hazel and Holly. The ground flora is characteristic of acid Sessile Oak woodland with Wavy Hair-grass, Common Cow Wheat and Bilberry, with numerous moss species. Three trees of the native Wild Crab Apple are present and valley bottoms support Alder and Willow.
The main body of Pengelli Forest with its gently undulating topography and many small streams has developed on poorly drained boulder clay soils. The woodland – owned and described in detail in Elizabethan times by the noted Pembrokeshire historian George Owen - was once very important to the local economy as a source of timber, and was grazed by livestock that were confined within a bank and ditch. The canopy comprises a mixture of Birch, Ash and Alder with a wide range of hybrid Oaks. Over much of the site there is a dense understorey of Bramble, Hazel, Honeysuckle, Hawthorn and Holly. This is the only known location for the Midland Hawthorn in Pembrokeshire and Aspen, Goat Willow, Wild Cherry, Wych Elm and Apple are also to be found."
Address
Phone
Website
https://www.welshwildlife.org/nature-reserves/pengelli-forest
https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/nature-or-wildlife/pengelli-forest-nature-reserve-1843215
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgx1e229rxo
Directions
Limited roadside parking is available, but this is occupied by students of educational courses held on land adjacent to the deep interior of the forest on a Wednesday and Thursday.
Main entrance: OS SN123396. "The reserve is about 2.5 km from Felindre Farchog via road and lane. At the entrance, Limited roadside parking is available, but this is occupied by students of educational courses held on land adjacent to the deep interior of the forest on a Wednesday and Thursday. Coppicewood College is the outfit that are based at Pengelli Forest and who undertake their green wood working courses within the reserve. Further information and contact details can be found on their website at: Coppicewood College - Applying traditional rural skills to modern life
There are easy walks near the entrance but no wheelchair access; elsewhere paths can be muddy and steep."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
"Public transport bus number 412 Cardigan to Haverfordwest via Fishguard."
Amenities
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.