Coed Y Mwyn (just under 13 acres), Rhydymwyn, Mold, Flintshire CH7

Property Details: - Type: Woodland - Bedrooms: 0 - Bathrooms: 0

Agent: Woodlands - Herne Hill Phone: 020 3641 2487

<p>Coed y Mwyn is a long narrow woodland running alongside the Afon Alyn. Cleared of its coniferous trees in 2020 it now has large areas of mature Beech and mixed broadleaf. It is steep in parts, but has lots of flat areas and extraction tracks which could provide quiet spaces on which to spend a night under canvas or sit and look at the adjacent hills and fields.<br/></p><p>The large clear felled areas have regenerated with a mix of Birch, Beech, Oak to name a few. There is the potential to replant with more native species.<br/></p><p>At the lower end of the woodland runs the Afon Alyn river. The river itself runs dry most of the year. This link will show you when it is running . There is excellent access to the river banks throughout the woodland via large flat 'beaches'.<br/></p><p>There is a historic ford which gives access to the lower wood when its dry. Alternative pedestrian access is to the southern end of the woodland.<br/></p><p><b><u>Trees<br/></u></b></p><p>On Wales inventory as a Plantatiom on an Ancient Woodlands Site (PAWS) clear felled in 2020, Coed Y Mwyn has remaining mature Beech, Oak, Sycamore and more. It has Willow, Silver Birch and Holly growing on the lower areas.<br/></p><p><b><u>Wildlife<br/></u></b></p><p>With amazing local geology, wildlife across the woodland is diverse, including several species of bats, birds, and amphibians. Rare bats, such as the lesser horseshoe bat, can be found there, as well as over 84 recorded bird species including kingfishers and buzzards. The site also supports reptiles like grass snakes and slow-worms, and amphibians such as newts and frogs.<br/></p><p>Locals mention seeing an otter every now and then, but so far, we haven't seen one.<br/></p><p>The river here is reported to support Brown trout, Grayling, Sea trout, Atlantic salmon and Bullhead.<br/></p><p><b><u>Features<br/></u></b></p><p>Coed Y Mwyn is a ribbon shaped woodland, either side of the Afon Alyn.<br/></p><p>It is flat alongside the river and rises up to the south eastern boundary on the other side. The steeper parts are accessed via old extraction tracks.<br/></p><p>There are large flat areas within the central part of the woodland.<br/></p><p><b><u>Access, tracks and footpaths<br/></u></b></p><p>Within the wood land there are remains of old extraction tracks and pathways which could be gently maintained to provide access into the woods.<br/></p><p>There are no public footpaths within the woods.<br/></p><p>An historic ford gives access into the woodland during the times when the river is dry (frequently).<br/></p><p>Pedestrian access only is granted from the uphill side (to the east) for times when the river is in flood.<br/></p><p><b><u>Rights and covenants<br/></u></b></p><p>As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.<br/></p><p><b><u>Activities<br/></u></b></p><ul><li>There are numerous walks in the area which take you through abandoned industrial buildings to Sites of Scientific Areas with protected bats and butterflies. The links below highlight circular walks in the area.</li><li>There's also a network cycle rides.</li><li>Worth visiting locally is Lake Vyrnwy and Loggerheads Park.</li><li>There's also some great volunteering projects in the area such as Wild Ground, Ground Work North Wales.</li><li>There are many places to stay locally from Herons Lake Retreat, Beufort Park Hotel to Famau Cabins.<br/></li></ul><p><b><u>Local area and history<br/></u></b></p><p>The area is famous for it's industrial heritage During the 18th century the valley saw foundries, waterwheels and mine workings. During the second world was the ministry of Supply established a secret factory for the productions of various gasses, whilst post war the area was involved in the production of the atomic bomb! In more recent times the mines and many of the old buildings have been abandoned, and the area has become a nature reserve with a huge network of tunnels to explore.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>