The wood is situated at the end of a quiet and peaceful valley and has access from both ends. The topography ranges from flat areas at the top with steeper slopes further down. There are some areas of spruce and larch. A hard road has been made leading up into the woodland with a substantial parking area at the end from which there are magnificent views over the Berwyn and Llantysilio Mountains to the south.

Birch	Rowan
Ash	Oak
Cherry

A bit of info regarding creating a woodland. The best spacing for planting trees to create a woodland is between 1 and 2 metres apart.

Planting at 2m will give you approx. 2500 trees per hectare.
1.5m will give you approx. 4,400 trees per hectare.
1m will give you aprox. 10000 trees per hectare.

The reason for planting closer together is to create a canopy quicker, which prevents weeds and other plants growing up and competing for light with the young trees. The first 3 to 5 years is crucial to make sure the trees have all the help they need to establish themselves over the competition and survive.

Some of the main trees that will benefit wildlife are Birch, which is a good all rounder attracting insects and caterpillars. English Oak, which is good for insects and the acorns are a food source. Ash & Rowan provide berries for birds. Beech provide nuts but don't attract many insects. Alder cones are a good source of food for Goldfinch. It would be great to see some Wild Service trees in there somewhere and Hazel.

For the best survival rate it is best to plant 2 year old trees, around 30-60cm high. They will need protecting from rabbits and deer with either tree guards on each tree or stock fencing round a whole block. Also, the weeds & grass will have to be sprayed to stop them growing around the base of the trees.

The trees should cost around £1 each and expect to have to replace 5% or so per year for the first 3-5 years.

Directions:

From Ruthin follow signs to Bala, go a short distance along the B5105, then take the right fork signed Cyffylliog with brown sign to Woodlands Hall. Follow this road until reaching Cyffylliog village and after crossing the river (and passing the school on the left) turn right at sign to Nantglyn (means 'stream in valley'). Follow this narrow road (signed to Nantglyn) until crossing the river on a right hand bend and the wood entrance is on the left. Open gate (has Forestry Commission sign on it) drive through this and the next gate continue along the forest track until reaching the parking area on the left. The wood is above and on the right.

For the alternative route continue past this gate, take the next left road, continue bearing left until reaching the wood on the left just inside the gateway.
Boundaries:

Boundaries are indicated with orange markings

See a map of the area from Google maps