The whole area was once filled with thriving slate mines, employing hundreds of people. The woodlands cling to the steep hillsides of the Tarren and Dyfi mountain ranges cut through by the Dysynni, Dulas and Dyfi rivers heading west to the nearby sea. Situated between the towns of Machynlleth and Dolgellau, Dyfi Forest lies in the shadow of Cadair Idris. Then squeeze through the rock passage and enjoy views over Dyfi Forest on your return to the car park. The route takes you to the waterfall and alongside the river. Set off through the trees on the longer of the two trails through the woodland. Trail information: Follow the green waymarkers along a trail which zig-zags through the trees climbing the steep hillside on a narrow path less than 80cm wide in places, on unmade, uneven surface, where you can expect mud, rocks and tree roots.This trail uses some of the same paths as the Tan y Coed Trail and goes past the waterfall and through the rock passage. Then set off through the woodland and work out the clues to find the hidden animals in the trees. Pick up a leaflet from the dispenser outside the toilets or download a copy from the bottom of this page. There are two benches and two picnic tables.īe a nature detective on this special trail for children. Trail information: Follow the red waymarkers through conifers and beautiful beech trees before dropping down to the riverside on narrow paths often less than 80cm wide in places, on an unmade, uneven surface, where you can expect mud, rocks and tree roots.Look out for the information panel at the start of the trails.įind out about walking trail grades. The walking trails are waymarked from start to finish. There is a picnic site with tables amongst huge Douglas fir trees in the large grassy area around the car park. Planting continued through the Second World War with Land Army Girls, known as Timber Jills, carrying out the work. The Forestry Commission began planting the woodland after the First World War to boost Britain's timber reserve. It is the starting point for a walking trail to a waterfall and an animal discovery trail for children. Tan y Coed is an easy-to-find woodland located immediately off the A487.

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