Coed Cymerau National Nature Reserve
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Overview
The Coed Cymerau NNR near Blaenau Ffestiniog lies at the head of the Vale of Ffestiniog in the steep wooded gorge of the Afon Goedol. Because of their high humidity, the temperate ‘rain forest’ of these woodlands provides the ideal habitat for ferns, lichens and mosses, and more than 200 species of liverworts. Many of the rare ferns, mosses, liverworts, lichens and fungi are relicts of the last Ice Age. Woodland flowers include bluebells and wood sorrel. 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 bank vole and long-tailed field mouse make their home in the woodlands, and are sometimes victims to hunting buzzards. The woodlands also provide ideal habitat for bats. Along the edges of the stream otters can sometimes be seen hunting for fish, frogs and other amphibians.
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia
The Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia is a well-established hotel near the foot of Snowdon, between the Peris and Padarn lakes. The mountains and extensive grounds make an attractive backd...
