Coed Rheidol
The Rheidol valley is altogether one of the most spectacular landscapes in Wales. Coed Rheidol itself is an excellent example of the sessile oak woodland that is typically found in Wales, although the woodland also contains other trees such as birch, rowan and hazel. There are a number of public footpaths through the reserve that allow visitors to appreciate the plants and animals of the woodland and the exciting landscape in which they are set.
Wildlife highlights: Seventy-seven species of bird have been recorded with several breeding on the reserve, including species typical to western oak woodlands, like: Pied flycatcher; Redstart; Wood warbler; Buzzard; Jackdaw; Jay; Long-tailed tit; Raven; Robin. Badger, Polecat and Brown hares can all be seen occasionally.
Location: Access is relatively easy from the A44, which runs to the north of the site. Bangor visitors can access the western part of the NNR by leaving the A44 in Capel – and this includes access to Coed Simdde Llwyd.
By leaving the A44 at Ponterwyd the northern section of the reserve can be accessed at either Ysbyty Cynfyn or at Devil’s Bridge.
The Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge steam railway also runs through the reserve on its route between Aberystwyth and Devil's Bridge, between April and October.
These maps are intended as a guideline only; you must check the exact location of the reserve yourself. Wildlife Extra assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or usefulness of the information on this website.
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