Dolmelynllyn Estate, National Trust estate in Ganllwyd, Wales.
Dolmelynllyn Estate is a large property in Wales encompassing hundreds of hectares of woodland, farmland, and old-growth forest, with sections featuring damp woodland conditions similar to temperate rainforest. The land also contains traces of historic gold mining and scattered archaeological remains from different periods.
The estate was acquired in 1796 by William Alexander Madocks, who reshaped it into an ornamental farm, though he later needed to mortgage the property. His transformation of the land left a lasting mark on the landscape and layout that remains visible today.
The 46 bee boles scattered across the property represent a traditional beekeeping heritage that exists nowhere else in such concentration in the United Kingdom. You can spot these small stone structures at different locations while exploring, offering a window into how honey was produced in earlier times.
The estate features a marked walking trail of about 4 miles starting from the car park at Ganllwyd, passing through waterfalls and different woodland types. The path is accessible for most visitors but requires proper footwear and caution on wet ground.
Three Highland cattle graze on the property and actively help manage the landscape by eating tough vegetation and using their horns to break down low branches. Their presence allows light to reach the forest floor, promoting the growth of lichen throughout the wooded areas.
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