Greencastle Woods

Rising from the western bank of Afon Tywi to a high point of about 250 feet, outstanding views over the surrounding countryside can be seen.  Two ancient woodlands occupy about one third of the site.  The remaining area includes flower rich meadows and wet pasture with alder and willow lined streams.  The name Green Castle (Castell Moel) comes from the ruined 15th century mansion which can be seen overlooking the river Tywi.  In the mature woodlands, bluebells, wood sorrel and wild garlic can be seen.

  • County - Carmarthenshire
  • Nearest Town - Llangaln
  • Designation - Includes semi-natural ancient woodlands
  • Acreage - 123 acres
  • Grid Ref - OS Map 159. Grid Ref. SN 395 189
  • Walk Grade - Easy/Medium

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The Woodland Trust

Since the 1930's the UK has lost over 50% of its ancient woodland, our rarest and most precious habitat, and is one of the least wooded countries in Europe.

The Trust, started in 1972, now protects and cares for more than 1,100 woods across the UK and also creates new woodland, currently planting approximately a million trees a year for people and wildlife.  It is now the UK's leading woodland conservation charity with over 300,000 members and supporters.  Trees and forests are crucial to life on our planet as they generate oxygen, play host to a spectacular variety of wildlife and offer us tranquil places to visit and refresh our souls.

For more information about the Woodland Trust and joining as a member, please call: 0800 026 9650.

Where to see Toptree trees..

Nine Toptree Groves and one Toptree Wood have already been planted and are scattered up and down the country.  All of them, in accordance with Woodland Trust policy, are freely accessible to the general public, and are a gift for future generations.

For further information about each Toptree area, please click the required link below;