Coed Dolgarrog

Coed Dolgarrog consists of woodland on the steep western side of the Conwy Valley, around ten kilometres south of Conwy and six-and-a-half kilometres north of Llanwrst. Two distinct woodland types exist within the reserve, including wet alder woodland, a rare habitat in this part of the country.
Beech trees are also an important part of the woodland canopy at Coed Dolgarrog, and although these were almost certainly planted, they are nevertheless unusual in this part of Wales.
Consequently, Coed Dolgarrog is important for long term research.

Grid Ref: SH771662 Area: 69.37 hectares

back to map

Visiting

Several public footpaths wind through the reserve and these are open, clear and signposted.

There are some stiles and a kissing gate on these routes, and the visitor should expect some steep climbs – indeed, all paths within the reserve are very steep in places.

A community trail leads from the bridge on the main road over some 900 metres along the Afon Porth-llwyd, at the northern end of the village of Dolgarrog.

_{Photo by Mike

McCabe,©CCW}

This route stretches as far as the NNR boundary, through the site of a flood disaster and the visitor can take stock of some interpretive boards on site.

A concrete surfaced track also runs across the road from the car park at Pont Dolgarrog.

How to get there

Unofficial parking is available for approximately 15-20 vehicles in an untreated car park at Pont Dolgarrog, south of the village near the Lord Newborough pub.

You can also park on the roadside in the village itself.

Public Transport
A bus service runs from Llanrwst/Llangollen to Conwy/Llandudno every half-hour, Monday to Saturday - every one to two hours on Sundays.

_{Photo by Mike

McCabe,©CCW}

The nearest railway stations are at Tal y Cafn or Llanwrst.

For information on services and times, contact Traveline Cymru on 0870 6082608.

Facilities

There are no facilities on site. Public toilets can be found in Dolgarrog, next to the post office - though the nearest accessible toilets are on the main car park in Trefriw, some three kilometres away.

_{Photo by Mike

McCabe,©CCW}

Who looks after it?

The reserve is managed by CCW.

You can contact the northern region reserves team via the CCW enquiries help line on 0845 1306229 or by email at enquires@ccw.gov.uk. You can also write to us at the address under ‘Contact the team’.