Find out how you can visit one of the National Forest for Wales woodland sites.
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Background
In 2020 we began our commitment to developing a National Forest for Wales. Our aim is to form a network of connected woodlands stretching the length and breadth of Wales. We brought the first woodland sites into the network. These woodlands are part of our Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE). Natural Resources Wales manage and maintain them.
In 2023 we launched the National Forest Status Scheme. This enabled woodland sites outside our estate to join the National Forest. The first 15 private woodlands entered the network in November 2023.
The National Forest continues to grow. The network currently consists of over 100 woodland sites. You can see the sites listed below, or view the National Forest for Wales sites on our map. Most have websites which provide information about the woodland and how to get there.
National Forest for Wales network: North West Wales
- Beddgelert Forest
- Coed Bryn Berthynau
- Coed Felenrhyd & Llennyrch
- Coed Hafod
- Coed Tudor
- Coed y Brenin Forest Park - Forest Garden, near Dolgellau
- Coed y Brenin Forest Park - Glasdir, near Dolgellau
- Coed y Brenin Forest Park - Pont Cae’n y Coed, near Dolgellau
- Coed y Brenin Forest Park - Tyddyn Gwladys, near Dolgellau
- Coed y Brenin Forest Park - Tyn y Groes, near Dolgellau
- Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre, near Dolgellau
- Cyttir Mawr
- Dyfi Forest - Ceinws (ClimachX), near Machynlleth
- Dyfi Forest - Coed Nant Gwernol, near Machynlleth
- Dyfi Forest - Foel Friog, near Machynlleth
- Dyfi Forest - Tan y Coed, near Machynlleth
- Gwydir Forest Park - Betws y Coed
- Gwydir Forest Park - Cae'n y Coed, near Betws-y-coed
- Gwydir Forest Park - Cyffty Mine, near Llanrwst
- Gwydir Forest Park - Dolwyddelan, near Betws-y-coed
- Gwydir Forest Park - Hafna, near Llanrwst
- Gwydir Forest Park - Llyn Crafnant, near Llanrwst
- Gwydir Forest Park - Llyn Geirionydd, near Llanrwst
- Gwydir Forest Park - Llyn Sarnau, near Llanrwst
- Gwydir Forest Park - Penmachno, near Betws-y-coed
- Gwydir Forest Park - Sawbench, near Llanrwst
- Gwydir Forest Park - Ty’n Llwyn, near Betws-y-coed
- Coed Hendre Ddu
- Llyn Parc Mawr
- Rhinog
- The Winllan, Plas Glyn a Weddw
National Forest for Wales network: North East Wales
- Acton Park
- Alwen Reservoir
- Alyn Waters Country Park
- Chirk Castle
- Clocaenog Forest - Bod Petryal, near Ruthin
- Clocaenog Forest - Boncyn Foel Bach, near Ruthin
- Clocaenog Forest - Coed y Fron Wyllt, near Ruthin
- Clocaenog Forest - Pincyn Llys, near Ruthin
- Clocaenog Forest – Pool Park, near Ruthin
- Clocaenog Forest - Rhyd y Gaseg, near Ruthin
- Coed Cerrig
- Coed Llangwyfan
- Coed Moel Famau
- Coed North Eastrcwys
- Dee Park
- Dyfnant Forest - Hendre, near Welshpool
- Dyfnant Forest - Pen y Ffordd, near Welshpool
- Dyfnant Forest - Pont Llogel Wood, near Welshpool
- Erlas Victorian Walled Garden
- Ty Mawr Country Park
- Warren Wood
- Wepre Park
National Forest for Wales network: Mid Wales
- Black Covert
- Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest
- Cnwch and The Gro Woodlands – Elan Valley
- Coed Llanandras
- Coed Maenarthur
- Coed y Bont
- Gigrin Prysg
- Gogerddan Wood
- Gregynog
- Grogwynion/Tynybedw
- Hafren Forest
- Irfon Forest
- Nash Wood, near Presteigne
- Naturewise Community Forest Garden
- The Arch
- The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)
National Forest for Wales network: South West Wales
- Afan Forest Park – Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre, near Port Talbot
- Afan Forest Park – Gyfylchi (Afan Bike Park), near Port Talbot
- Afan Forest Park – Rhyslyn, near Port Talbot
- Afan Forest Park – Visitor Centre, near Port Talbot
- Brechfa Forest – Abergorlech, near Carmarthen
- Brechfa Forest – Byrgwm, near Carmarthen
- Brechfa Forest – Gwarallt, near Carmarthen
- Brechfa Forest – Keepers, near Carmarthen
- Brechfa Forest – Tower, near Carmarthen
- Brynau Farm
- Bryn yr Arau Duon
- Coed Preseli
- Coed Rhyal
- Crychan Forest – Brynffo
- Crychan Forest – Cefn Farm
- Crychan Forest – Esgair Fwyog
- Crychan Forest – Halfway
- Dolaucothi
- Jubilee Park and Nature Trail
- Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park
- Nant y Garreg
- Pembrey/Pen-y-Bedd
- Penllergare Valley Woods
- Stackpole
- West Ford Farm
- Ynysdawela Nature Reserve
National Forest for Wales network: South Central Wales
National Forest for Wales network: South East Wales
- Bargoed/Sirhywi
- Bath Wood
- Beacons View, near Monmouth
- Beaufort Ponds & Woodlands
- Blaen Bran Community Woodland
- Castle Copse
- Coed y Werin
- Cwm Carn Forest near Newport
- Garw Wood Connected Woodland
- Glasfynydd Forest, near Llandovery
- Manor Wood, near Monmouth
- Mere Path
- Park Wood - Woodland Trust
- Pen Arthur
- Pentrewaun, Sluvad and Cwmbwrch Woodlands - Llandegfedd
- St Dials Connected Woodland
- Strawberry Cottage Wood
- Wentwood
- Wentwood - Coed Cadw
- Whitestone, near Chepstow
- Wyndcliff Wood, near Chepstow