Coed Tyddyn Halen

Coed Tyddyn Halen is an attractive ancient semi-natural woodland of predominately oak with some ash and sycamore, and a scatter of planted mature Scot's pine and European larch. The understorey is primarily of hazel, but also holly and hawthorn, and natural regeneration of ash and sycamore. The wood lies on the steep north-western side of a small river valley and is well-drained, although the valley bottom contains a number of springs which cause waterlogging. Ground flora is diverse, reflecting the changing ground conditions down the slope. A small area of adjoining woodland to the south-west is owned by the Clwyd Badger Group. Lying in a quiet valley surrounded by pasture, the site is secluded from the casual visitor, with access being via the local footpath network. A linear permissive path runs along the length of the site parallel with the river. Management access to the site is restricted due to ground conditions. Key features at the site are: - ancient semi -natural woodland - structurally diverse with vegetation communities which reflect the range of ground conditions present on site. - public access - the site is of amenity value to local residents.