Coed Dinorwig
Discover our rare and ancient Welsh oak woodland, rich in wildlife, historic trails, and breathtaking scenery. A real gem and with a range of short and long walks, there is a trail for everyone.
Enjoy our ancient woodland
Coed Dinorwig is a part of Parc Padarn and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological and historical significance. It represents one of the last remnants of ancient Welsh Oak forests. Specifically, the Sessile Oak which supports a diverse range of wildlife, including some nationally rare species.
The forest trail, marked in yellow, starts at the Gilfach Ddu information point. This scenic walk through Coed Dinorwig follows the historic route once used by quarry workers, commuting to and from work.
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Key features
- Once part of the Royal Forests of Gwynedd, Coed Dinorwig had a royal warrant for hunting in the 1400s, and is one of the few remaining ancient woodlands in Wales.
- The area provides a habitat for various plants and animals. It’s home to birds such as kestrels, buzzards, jays, ravens, tree creepers, wrens, long-tailed tits, and pied flycatchers.
- Mammals like stoats, field mice, foxes, and rabbits also inhabit the area. See if you can spot them!
- Discover the diverse plant life here including oak, holly, hazel, and birch trees, as well as bilberry, ferns, and mosses.
- We also have an abundance of lichens in the park, thanks to the low levels of atmospheric pollution.
