Coed y Bedw

Site of Special Scientific Interest · 51.5361, -3.2828

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South Glamorgan County

Geology & landscape

Geological Period: Carboniferous · Rock Type: Carboniferous Limestone, Limestone, Millstone Grit

Description

Part of the westernmost group of beech woodlands on the western side of the Taff Valley, where it crosses the dolomitic south crop of the Carboniferous Limestone. Beech forms stands mixed with oak, ash, alder and birch where the soils are derived from Millstone Grit.