Coed Camlyn National Nature Reserve
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Overview
Coed Camlyn NNR is part of the extensive and dramatic wooded landscape of the Vale of Ffestiniog, south of the village of Maentwrog. Rising steeply from the River Dwyryd valley floor, the reserve is home to numerous species of woodland birds, and the cliffs at the upper end of the wood provide good nesting sites for ravens. These woodlands are the last remnants of the Atlantic oakwoods. Due to their steep rocky gorges and waterfalls they have very high humidity and are sometimes referred to as temperate rain forests. These woods are home to rare and endangered ferns, mosses, liverworts, lichens and fungi that are relicts of the last Ice Age. The woodlands also provide the ideal habitat for birds, insects and mammals – particularly bats. 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.
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
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The Hotel Portmeirion
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Greenacres Holiday Park
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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...
Barmouth Bay Holiday Park
With a mountain backdrop and direct access to miles of sandy beaches, Barmouth Bay Holiday Park is an ideal location for escaping from the pressures of everyday life. Holiday homes are ...
Islawrffordd Caravan Park
Situated on the coast between Barmouth and Harlech and within the Snowdonia National Park, this site has clear views of Cardigan Bay, the Llŷn Peninsula and the Snowdonia and Cader Idri...
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...
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...
