Ceunant Cynfal National Nature Reserve
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Overview
The Ceunant Cynfal NNR forms part of the Meirionydd oakwoods, in which the trees are predominantly sessile oaks with a few mature beeches and holly, hazel, silver birch and rowan. Because of their high humidity, the woodlands provide the ideal habitat for ferns, lichens and mosses, and more than 200 species of liverworts have been recorded. During the spring and summer the woodlands are alive with birdsong and among the breeding birds are redstarts, pied flycatchers, nuthatches and wood warblers, plus woodpeckers. Animals such as the bank vole and long-tailed field mouse make their home in the woodlands and provide food for hunting buzzards. Along the edges of the stream otters can sometimes be seen hunting for fish, frogs and other amphibians. The caves and old buildings in the woodlands are home to the greater and lesser horseshoe bats, plus occasional brown long-eared, Natterer’s, whiskered, pipistrelle and noctule bats.
About the area
The county of Gwynedd is home to most of the Snowdonia National Park – including the wettest spot in Britain, an arête running up to Snowdon’s summit that receives an average annual rainfall of 4,473mm. With its mighty peaks, rivers and strong Welsh heritage (it has the highest proportion of Welsh-speakers in all of Wales), it’s always been an extremely popular place to visit and live.
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Aberdunant Hall
Part of the Aberdunant Hall holiday park, which is set on 200 acres of ancient woodland, that includes a superb selection of indigenous trees, flora and fauna, further enhanced by water...
The Hotel Portmeirion
An elegant hotel enjoying pride of place shore-side beneath the wooded slopes of Portmeirion village, overlooking the sandy estuary. Saved from dereliction in the 1920s by Clough Willia...
Greenacres Holiday Park
A quality holiday park on level ground just a short walk from Black Rock Sands, and set against a backdrop of Snowdonia National Park. All touring pitches are on hardstandings surrounde...
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel is Victorian country house hotel in well-maintained grounds alongside the River Conwy, at the end of a tree-lined drive. Views down the river can be enjo...
Royal Oak Hotel
Centrally situated in the village, the Royal Oak is an elegant, privately owned hotel that started life as a coaching inn and provides very comfortable bedrooms with smart, modern en su...
Bryn Bella Guest House
Located in an elevated position on the outskirts of the village, with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, this elegant Victorian house provides a range of thoughtfully equipp...
Ty Mawr Hotel
Ty Mawr translates as 'Big House' and this particular house is located in the picturesque Snowdonia National Park. The attractive grounds, opposite the River Artro, provide a popular be...
Tyn Cornel Camping
A delightful riverside park with mountain views that is a popular base for those who enjoy kayaking and canoeing – The National White Water Centre is adjacent and there is a pleasant ri...
