Coed Nant Menascin

Coed Nant Menascin
Cwm Oergwm Nature Reserve
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Country Wales
Region Powys
Location 51°54′04″N 3°22′05″W / 51.901°N 3.368°W / 51.901; -3.368
 - elevation 240 m (787 ft)
Highest point
 - elevation 360 m (1,181 ft)
Lowest point
 - elevation 182 m (597 ft)
Area 0.496 km2 (0 sq mi)
Biome Temperate broadleaf and mixed forest
Founded 1991
Owner Brecknock Wildlife Trust, The National Trust and private owners

Coed Nant Menascin is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Llanfrynach in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys, Wales.[1] (grid reference SO059233)

The Cwm Oergwm Nature Reserve of the Brecknock Wildlife Trust forms a large part of the site.[2]

The site comprises semi-natural woodland in the steep wooded valley of the Nant Menascin (Menasgin), on the north-east slopes of the Brecon Beacons. The woodland supports a wide variety of higher and lower plants.

Access is restricted, except for the public footpaths that cross the site.

References

  1. "Coed Nant Menascin". Countryside Council for Wales. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  2. "Cwm Oergwm Nature Reserve". Brecknock Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 26 October 2013.

See also

Coordinates: 51°54′04″N 3°22′05″W / 51.901°N 3.368°W / 51.901; -3.368


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