Coed Heulwen, Ceredigion

Set high in a stunning location, Coed Heulwen offers much potential. It's northern section has been replanted with a variety of conifer, predominantly Douglas fir, following the clear fell of the woodland previously, approximately eight years ago. There is also natural regeneration of young broadleaf such as rowan, birch, ash and oak, but this is now being dominated by birch regeneration.

The southern half of Coed Heulwen features heather, gorse and bilberry amongst grasses and wild flowers such as foxglove and yellow pimpernel, as well as areas of mosses and lichen reflecting the upland nature of its location. It's a beautiful place which feels wild and secluded.

The woodland benefits from the track running along the full length of its eastern boundary providing useful level areas as well as access. The initial section of track and the turning circle has a shared right of way with two neighbouring woods, but from the turning circle onwards the track is for Coed Heulwen's sole use, although a public footpath does also run along this boundary, exiting the woodland at its southeastern corner. There is the opportunity to access some great walking routes nearby via this footpath.

The northern end of Coed Heulwen has been replanted following the previous clearfell of the woodland. The planting is a mix of conifer and broadleaf, but there is a good quantity of Douglas fir - a valuable timber for the future, either as a crop or for own use. There is plenty of natural regeneration too, but still a fantastic opportunity for supplemental planting with native broadleaf species to create biodiverse woodland. There is an obligation under the felling licence conditions to restock this regen area with conifers, but it should be straightforward to agree a variation of this to introduce broadleaf trees instead, if a new owner wishes to do so. There is sapling growth of birch, oak, rowan and hazel here amongst gorse and many wildflowers including foxglove and herb Robert thriving now the site is open to the sun. There is also a good quantity of wild bilberry or myrtillus vaccinium growing as ground cover especially in the northern section of the woodland, valued for its superfood status!

Boundaries: The eastern boundary is fenced from adjoining farmland and property, with a short section of the north-eastern boundary as far as the turning circle being the edge of the track. The remainder of the boundaries are marked with stakes, topped with light blue paint.  These stakes were put in before the prolific tree growth, so will be very difficult to find, but they are there.  The western boundary essentially runs along the top of a ridge.

Wildlife: There is plentiful birdlife to be heard and seen up here, from kites circling above to woodpeckers heard knocking for grubs in neighbouring woodland. The proximity of the coast means seabirds can also be sighted fairly commonly.

Access: There is very good access by way of a forest grade track which takes you directly off the public road via a gate, and up a gentle rise to Coed Heulwen. This section of the track shares a right of way with its two neighbouring woodlands but has sole use of the track from the turning circle onwards. This runs along and within the eastern boundary the full length of the woodland.

There is an old forestry track cutting diagonally across Heulwen from its northeastern corner at the bottom of the slope up to the top of the woodland mid point on its western boundary from where the views out are stunning.

Sporting rights: Included

Mineral rights: Reserved to a previous owner

Public footpaths: There is a public footpath which runs along the access track and continues along the eastern boundary of Coed Heulwen before exiting the woodland at its south eastern corner.

Covenant: in common with the neighbouring woodlands, there is a covenant designed to ensure that all can have quiet and peaceful enjoyment of their woodland.

Local area: Both Aberystwyth and Machynlleth are within easy reach and both have good independent shops, cafes and restaurants and will cater for all supplies.

Just north of Mach is the fascinating Centre for Alternative Technology, so ahead of its time they were once thought of as a bit bonkers...! If only everyone had been so forward thinking.

The nature reserves of Ynys Hir and Cors Dyfi are a short drive away on the Ceredigion coast, both giving the opportunity to see a great variety of bird and wildlife including the magnificent Osprey which bred for the first time in 2011 at the Cors Dyfi nature reserve.

Photographs: were taken in 2022 and January 2025

VIEWING: You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself.  Please ensure that you have a copy of these sales details with you: we recommend either printing the details or downloading them to your phone/tablet/laptop before you go. Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception.  Make sure you take a copy of the sales particulars with you, as there may be no mobile signal at the woodland. 

Interested in this woodland? Get in touch with us:

Contact Sandra Colley on 07769654392 or email us at [email protected] with your details.