Brechfa
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A selection of walks through the dramatic woodlands of Brechfa.
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Look out for: Woodpeckers, buzzards, and red kites
In the early middle ages the areas north of the Cothi were heavily wooded, used for fuel, building materials, hunting and as a source of honey and nuts. To the Norman kings and their Marcher lords attempting to subdue Wales from the 11th century onwards, these forests represented a formidable barrier to the armoured, mounted knight. Following the final subjugation of Wales by Edward I in 1283, Glyncothi became a Royal Forest.There are a number of walks you can take here through forest habitats and along riversides. Species you might see include grey squirrel, woodpeckers, buzzards, and even red kites. In addition to planted forest there are plenty of natural woodland habitats where you'll find the likes of oak, ash and hazel. At Ffynon Bwrgwm Picnic Area you'll even find ferns in the shadow of massive Douglas Fir trees. Click here to download a PDF map with more details about the walk from the Carmarthenshire Council website.The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Walks courtesy of Carmarthenshire County Council.
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