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Dyfi Forest

The Dyfi forest is located mainly to the north of the Afon Dyfi between the towns of Dolgellau to the north and Machynlleth to the south.

Dyfi is a 6000ha forest where rugged peaks loom above the forested hillsides that are dotted with atmospheric ruins and slate spoil heaps. Fast flowing mountain streams cascade down rocky valleys, edged by moss-covered oaks.

Steam trains chug along the hillsides, now carrying holidaymakers, but originally carrying slates from the quarries to the coast. The remains of several old slate mines can still be seen in the area at Abergynolwyn, Corris, Aberllefen/ni and Hendre Ddu.

The spectacular landscape of the Dyfi Forest is well worth exploring and access points to the forest include the village of Abergynolyn, the Tan y Coed Car Park and Foel Friog.

Activities in the forest include picnic sites, walking trails, bridleways and mountain bike trails.

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Free entry

Open all the time

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graeme.stringer@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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Dyfi Forest

Gwynedd, UK

View the Dyfi Forest website www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

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Map reference: SH 744004 Lat: 52.58759 Long: -3.85419

Access Points to the Dyfi Forest:

Tan y Coed Car Park - well signposted of the A487 south of Corris and North of Pantperthog. OS Grid Reference: SH750 054

Foel Friog Car Park, Aberllefenni - East from Corris on a minor road signed for Aberllefenni off the A487 between Dolgellau and Machynlleth. OS Grid Reference: SH 770 092

Abergynolwyn Village:
By car take the B4405 that joins Tywyn and the A487 at Minffordd. OS Grid Reference: SH681067.
By Train: Main line train to Tywyn and then steam train to Abergynolwyn/Nant Gwernol

Public Transport Information -www.traveline-cymru.info

Parking : free

Nearest station : Machynlleth station

Accessible toilet at Tan y Coed. Toilets at Abergynolwyn Station and Abergynolwyn Community Hall.