This reserve in southwest Wales features a mix of woodland, heathland, and bog habitats, with a variety of plant and animal species. The reserve is home to several rare and endangered species, including the marsh fritillary butterfly and the lesser horseshoe bat. The terrain is varied, with rocky outcrops, streams, and waterfalls, and offers scenic views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can explore the reserve via several walking trails, including a wheelchair-accessible route.
Beautiful nature reserve that's hidden away in North Wales. We did a 20 minute walk from the car park along flat ground to the waterfall where there's steps leading down to the waterfall and river. Managed it with a toddler in the hand and 5 year old walking by herself. Not suitable for pushchairs. Secluded, quiet, plunge pool at the bottom of the waterfall good for a swim. Lots of midges biting us though! Access: down a small lane that's not well signposted. Look for "bunkhouses snowdonia" on google maps. Go down this lane and past the B&B bunkhouse. You have to go through a gate on the road until you get to the car park. Park here and walk through the second gate. On the right as you go past the field there's directions to join the trail on the right.
Stunning walk in one of the last Celtic temperate rain forests, surrounded by trees and ferns together with the river that has waterfalls along a gorge that does feature some very smooth and slippy rocks. Be careful as I ended up in the river and struggled to get out, my own fault as I didn't have the correct gear!!
Excellent walk through ancient forest. It took us 90 minutes to do the short loop which was well signed and was well maintained if you are wearing walking boots for the job. Some good climbs and descents to make it a good workout. Great to see the ecology of a rain forest and well worth stopping so look at the plants that live here. Parking may be an issue at busy times as only a lay-by available.
A beautiful walk, we set out to find the waterfall and it was a long walk to get there but worth it. It's not clear from the outset or from the reviews how long it takes to get there so be prepared. That being said, the trail is enjoyable and challenging, and provides some pretty views.
Such a beautiful hike through a temperature rainforest/Celtic rainforest. There is only a handful of them left in the UK. It felt so special to walk through such a ancient woodland; it was covered in moss and lichens, and home to so many species and wildlife. Hike is steep in places and followed a trail on AllTrails. We parked in a layby which was a 2 min walk from the entrance. Highly recommend!
Amazing forest, Google maps and directions on tree trust website need updating or better explanations for travel by car route that open to public walk is required. We arrived to the walk which was temporarily closed due to tree falls. Would come back
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Hiking
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
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Beautiful nature reserve that's hidden away in North Wales. We did a 20 minute walk from the car park along flat ground to the waterfall where there's steps leading down to the waterfall and river. Managed it with a toddler in the hand and 5 year old walking by herself. Not suitable for pushchairs. Secluded, quiet, plunge pool at the bottom of the waterfall good for a swim. Lots of midges biting us though! Access: down a small lane that's not well signposted. Look for "bunkhouses snowdonia" on google maps. Go down this lane and past the B&B bunkhouse. You have to go through a gate on the road until you get to the car park. Park here and walk through the second gate. On the right as you go past the field there's directions to join the trail on the right.
Stunning walk in one of the last Celtic temperate rain forests, surrounded by trees and ferns together with the river that has waterfalls along a gorge that does feature some very smooth and slippy rocks. Be careful as I ended up in the river and struggled to get out, my own fault as I didn't have the correct gear!!
Excellent walk through ancient forest. It took us 90 minutes to do the short loop which was well signed and was well maintained if you are wearing walking boots for the job. Some good climbs and descents to make it a good workout. Great to see the ecology of a rain forest and well worth stopping so look at the plants that live here. Parking may be an issue at busy times as only a lay-by available.
A beautiful walk, we set out to find the waterfall and it was a long walk to get there but worth it. It's not clear from the outset or from the reviews how long it takes to get there so be prepared. That being said, the trail is enjoyable and challenging, and provides some pretty views.
Such a beautiful hike through a temperature rainforest/Celtic rainforest. There is only a handful of them left in the UK. It felt so special to walk through such a ancient woodland; it was covered in moss and lichens, and home to so many species and wildlife. Hike is steep in places and followed a trail on AllTrails. We parked in a layby which was a 2 min walk from the entrance. Highly recommend!
Amazing forest, Google maps and directions on tree trust website need updating or better explanations for travel by car route that open to public walk is required. We arrived to the walk which was temporarily closed due to tree falls. Would come back
