Nantbele Wood - Lot 2

Nantbele woodland is a primarily conifer woodland, and unusually, for woods in Wales, it is completely flat!  It is set well back from the nearest roads, so is quiet and peaceful. The size of the trees makes it still possible to work with hand tools only.   It was planted 16 years ago, after felling of the previous crop that was planted in the 1950s on what was grazing land before that.  It was planted with 85% Norway Spruce and 10% broadleaves in the north-western half , and 80% Sitka Spruce and 10% broadleaves in the south-eastern half, with the remainder being unplanted.  A new owner could continue to manage the wood for timber value in which case it could benefit from some thinning, or could favour broadleaf species, and perhaps aim for a gradual transition to a greater level of broadleaf tree cover.

There are numerous small ponds throughout the wood, particularly where the ground was mounded for planting, and these could be enhanced and extended.

Access: An excellent stone track, suitable for any vehicle at any time of the year runs from the main gate to the wood.  The last section of track, and the turning circle at the end, are part of the wood, and are not shared.  A couple of walkways through the wood have been created by side pruning the trees, and more of these could easily be created with very little effort.

Public access: There are no public footpaths or rights of public access into Nantbele.

Sporting rights: Included.

Mineral rights: Included, except as reserved by statute.

Local area and history:  Nantbele is 11 miles north of Carmarthen, a market town since Roman times, and the A40/A48 provide easy access to the M4 to the east, and the Pembrokeshire coast to the west. The market town of Newcastle Emlyn is just five miles to the north, and there is a great range of country pubs, cafes and restaurants within a few miles of Nantbele.  Some of the beaches of the Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion coast - Llangrannog, Mwnt, Poppit Sands, Aberporth, Newport Parrog - are not far away.

The National Botanic Garden of Wales, 20 miles to the south-east, is well worth a visit.

Nantbele could be translated from Welsh as Pine Marten Stream, but it is not known if that is the origin of the name.

Wildlife:  if you are lucky enough to be at the woods at the right time, at dusk in the Autumn, you may be able to watch a spectacular murmuration...with thousands of starlings swooping overhead.  And if you are even luckier, you may get to experience the incredible sound after they settle in the trees (see video)

Boundaries: The south-eastern boundary is fenced from adjoining farmland. The north-western and the first half of the north-eastern boundaries are formed by the main access tracks.  Half way along the north-eastern side of the wood, the boundary becomes the far side of the track, so the track is part of the wood from this point.  The south-western boundary is a large earthbank.

Photographs: were taken October and November 2023.

Viewing:You are welcome to view at any time, but please make sure you have a copy of the sales particulars with you, on paper or saved to your phone, as there may be very little mobile phone signal when you arrive at the wood.  While much of the wood is dry underfoot, there are pockets of wet land, and numerous small ponds particularly where the ground was mounded for planting, so waterproof boots are recommended.

Interested in this woodland? Get in touch with us:

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