The Cistercian monks from the Cymer Abbey, Llanelltyd originally gave the  site to Barmouth’s residents for leisure purposes and, after a period as a  landfill site, in 2005 the urban green site that we see today was created next to the football field. Hundreds of trees were planted, including oak, apple trees, mountain ash, broom willow, wild flowers which attract insects, birds and animals. An ideal site for families to walk and relax.

Facilities

 Picnic tables, partial wheelchair access; benches. 

Accessibility

Wern Mynach woodland is located in Barmouth town centre, close to the football field near Park Road.

Address
Abermaw, LL42 1RN, Gwynedd, Cymru
Abermaw, LL42 1RN, Gwynedd, Cymru

You might also like

Wern Mynach Nature Reserve

The Cistercian monks from the Cymer Abbey, Llanelltyd originally gave the  site to Barmouth’s residents for leisure purposes and, after a period as a  landfill site, in 2005 the urban green site that we see today was created next to the football field.

Features

Find out more about Wern Mynach Nature Reserve

Coed Doctor Community Woodland, Llanberis

Coed Doctor is a densely wooded area on the edge of the village that provides a nice change of scene. An ideal place for a family outing, it contains a maze of pathways and interesting places to explore. 

Features

Find out more about Coed Doctor Community Woodland, Llanberis
Top tips

Nature provides the best playgrounds in the world and it is proven that connecting to nature increases people’s sense of well being.

As with all the spaces in this guide the countryside is a place that needs to be cared for so please follow the Country Side Code.

  • Respect Protect Enjoy
  • Respect other people
  • Keep dogs under effective control
  • Leave gates and property as you find them and follow paths unless wider access is available
  • Protect the natural environment
  • Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home
  • Consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors
  • Enjoy the outdoors and stay safe
  • Plan ahead and be prepared
  • Follow advice and local signs

Explore outside locations

Here, you can discover new ideas about where you can go and what you can do when playing outside, including some of the best beaches, parks, playgrounds, woods and nature reserves in North Wales.

View by Location