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On leaving the tea garden, a narrow path takes you round the barns to the broad grassy paths next to the first pond. On the right, beyond the pond is the first of our Poplar plantations. At the end of this area, turn left up the hill before turning left again at the top. Across the valley you can see the sqaure tower of Llangynnon Church. Below the church, Grove Farm, once famous for its dairy herd, is now better known for Grovelands Theme Park. Continuing onward, bear back towards Glyn-Coch and eventually straight across the 'sunken lane' (once the main road to Llangynnon Church from Pwll-Trap) through the gap in the hedge. The path zigzags here, giving you views of other farms and of the wildlife. Crossing the sleeper bridge you pass another pond before reaching the drive.
You can return to Glyn-Coch by turning left along the drive, but in the summer, we strongly recommend that you cross the drive onto the wetland area, which is a sea of wildflowers.
Look out especially for the white flowers and strange whorled leaves of the otherwise Cow-Parsely-like Whorled Caraway, which, though abundant here, is rare in the rest of the UK. Follow any path back towards Glyn-Coch and after crossing two sleeper bridges you go through another poplar plantation before returning through older trees to the tea garden.
Click on the view points (represented by stars) on the map below to see enlarged photo's of Glyn-Coch and its surroundings.
At post 2 on the walk, you can see our first pond. In this pond we know we have had Water Voles and Water Rats, Otters, Ducks, and even the very occasional Heron. We are currently unsure about the fish population of the pond, but considering the amounts of ducks visiting us, we assume we may have some.
At the top of the dryland field, we have a bench that looks out at the fantastic views of the countryside around us, you also have a view of Grove Farm, once famed for it's herd of gorgeous Dairy cattle.
From the top of the dryland, just before you get to the bridge leading to the Ram Paddock, there is a small viewpoint looking out across the hay field into the rolling fields opposite our farm. This is a gorgeous view in the summer and winter alike, and for the best experience, dawn is the perfect time to stand here, as it catches the beautiful sunrises that Wales is famed for. So if you are camping with us, this is the ultimate end to your stay.
When you get half way around the woodland walk, you will get to our drive; here, you can either continue on to the wetland or carry on down the drive.
This photo was taken at approximately 4 am at the wetland viewpoint. As you can see, we often graze some of our sheep down here.
This photo was taken at what we affectionately call Three P Island, so called because there are three plank (well, sleepers) bridges over a ditch, which drains the walk.
As you get back to the yard at the end of the walk, you will reach this woodland area. In the spring this area is very nearly the nicest part of the walk - beautiful, yellow, Great Celandine flourishes underneath this canopy.
Finally, we reach the end of the walk and get back to the Shop, Tearoom, Pottery and Exhibitions. If you have enjoyed your walk or even if you haven't, feel free to visit our Tearoom, Pottery and Shop; And please feel free to sign our visitors book, we welcome comments on how your visit was, and how we can improve for you in the future.
We do hope you have enjoyed your visit. If you would like any more information on the Walk or on Glyn-Coch in general, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.
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