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Description

Coed Ffridd Defaid is found in one of the most beautiful valleys in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, situated between Bala and Lake Vyrnwy. The woodland occupies the northern side of the valley with a very quiet road along the southern boundary.

The woodland is made up of a plantation of semi-mature/mature larch at the southern end and a mix of mature Douglas fir and large mature oak in the northern half. A small block of young silver birch can be found growing in the east and throughout the whole woodland you will find rowan, ash, sycamore and Norway spruce.

The majority of the woodland is classified as Ancient Semi Natural Woodland (ASNW) according to the Countryside Council for Wales, however with Douglas fir and larch both being non-native species, the actual classification is likely to be a Plantation on Ancient Woodland Site (PAWS). This means that the land has been under continuous tree cover since the 1600s.

The woodland rises up from the quiet countryside road and in some places is quite steep but levels out towards the top and is much more open where smaller trees, heather and bilberries can be found growing. Selective felling of a few trees would create stunning views across the beautiful countryside.

A relatively good quantity of timber could be felled immediately in the larch and fir areas, although access into the woodland would need to be established and a stacking area cleared or found elsewhere. This would provide a modest income, despite the cost to fell and extract.

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If It Were Mine

I would establish a gate into the woodland, along with a stacking area and I would fell the larch at the very least and perhaps selectively fell some of the Douglas fir at the same time.

Whilst the digger is on site I would try and establish a soft track to the top of the woodland as this would be a lovely place to sit and enjoy the views.

Please remember some management operations require approval and/or a licence.

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To View This Woodland

You are welcome to view this woodland at any time during daylight hours. We suggest you download a copy of these particulars and take them with you to assist in identifying boundaries, features and access points.

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Residential Planning Permission

You are extremely unlikely to get residential planning permission for this woodland.

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Directions & Access

• From Bala, leave the town on the B4391 heading south towards Llangynog.
• After about one mile turn right onto a minor road signposted for Lake Vyrnwy.
• Continue on this road through the tiny village of Rhos-y-Gwaliau for about one mile.
• You will pass a house on the right, and almost immediately afterwards a small lay-by also on the right.
• You will see a Woods4Sale sign on the left just beyond the layby (point X).
• Please park in the lay-by, and access the woodland behind the sign.

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Boundaries

• The southwest boundary is the roadside edge.
• The short western boundary runs from the road up to the field. There is a low fence along this boundary and a public footpath follows just inside (AB).
• The northwestern boundary is the agricultural fence along the field edge (BC).
• The northeastern boundary is a low stone wall (CD).
• The southeastern boundary is an old fence running up from the road to the stone wall (DE).

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Sporting Rights

The sporting rights are reserved to a previous owner but we believe they have not been exercised for some time.

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Mineral Rights

The mineral rights are owned and included in the sale except where reserved by statute.

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Rights Of Way

There is a public footpath just inside the western boundary.

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Fencing Liabilities

There are no known fencing liabilities.

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How To Buy

Offers are being invited in the region of the guide price stated above. Please click on the link below for further information.

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Maps & Plans

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Note

Plans, areas and particulars are for reference only. We cannot guarantee their accuracy and they do not form a part of any contract. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the condition of the land.

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