Short birdwatching visit · Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Coed y Bedw
- Tier
- Good stop nearby
- Best season
- Summer for Pied Flycatcher and Redstart
- Headline birds
- Pied Flycatcher · Redstart · Nuthatch
- Parking
- The Wildlife Trust says parking is limited.
- Hides
- Not stated by the operator
- Step-free
- Not stated by the operator
Pentyrch, northwest of Cardiff
Coed y Bedw is an ancient woodland reserve near Pentyrch, with damp alder woodland in the valley and oak, birch, beech and ash on its slopes. The Wildlife Trust’s site leaflet names summer Pied Flycatcher and Redstart among the woodland birds, alongside resident Nuthatch and other tree-dwelling species. Follow the public woodland paths for a quiet listening walk through the different woodland types. Mud, steps and stiles make suitable footwear important. Ash dieback is under management, so respect any signed path closures. Watch from the permitted routes without approaching nest boxes or searching for nests.
Birds and seasons
- Pied Flycatcher · Headline bird — Summer Source for Pied Flycatcher
- Redstart · Headline bird — Summer Source for Redstart
- Nuthatch · Headline bird — Resident year-round Source for Nuthatch
Plan your visit
- Hides and viewpoints
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Paths
- The operator describes muddy footpaths with steps and stiles. Respect signed closures during ash dieback management.
- Toilets
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Parking
- The Wildlife Trust says parking is limited.
- Dogs
- Dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Access notes
- Steps and stiles form part of the published access.
- Step-free access
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
Getting there: Approach via Pentyrch or Gwaelod-y-Garth using the Wildlife Trust’s published directions. The main entrance is recorded at ST1129082650; use the woodland paths and respect any current closure signs.
Sources
Nearby special trips
- Peterstone Wentlooge Marshes · 9.7 straight-line miles
- Lavernock Point · 9.9 straight-line miles
- Blackpill Shore · 30.9 straight-line miles
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: RSPB Newport Wetlands, 13.7 miles away in a straight line.
- Forest Farm and Glamorganshire Canal · 2.0 miles in a straight line
- Coed Garnllwyd · 7.9 miles in a straight line
- Cosmeston Lakes · 9.3 miles in a straight line