by Longwood Lampeter | Oct 23, 2025 | Blog
After the Storm: How Longwood Is Thriving Beneath a Broken Canopy When Storm Darragh swept through west Wales in December 2024, Longwood near Lampeter was one of the forests hardest hit. Winds exceeding 90 mph snapped trunks and scattered branches across moss-covered...
by Longwood Lampeter | Oct 13, 2025 | Blog
Autumn has truly arrived at Longwood Community Woodland, transforming the woodland into a breathtaking display of colour, life, and seasonal change. The trees are laden with fruit, nuts, and berries in what’s known as a “mast year”—a natural phenomenon where certain...
by Longwood Lampeter | Oct 2, 2025 | Blog
At Longwood Community Woodland, we believe learning by doing is the best way to care for our woodland. This also helps protect biodiversity. This week, our Biodiversity and Engagement Officer, Beth, took part in a chainsaw training and tree felling course. She added...
by paulgadd | Sep 17, 2025 | Blog
If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat into nature, the Olwen Wood Trail in Longwood offers a perfect escape. This secluded woodland trail is ideal for nature enthusiasts, slow walkers, and anyone looking to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of a thriving...
by paulgadd | Sep 17, 2025 | Blog
Each spring, the Bluebell Trail in Longwood transforms into a breathtaking spectacle. As you step into the woodland, the floor becomes a vibrant carpet of native bluebells, their vivid blue blooms creating a magical under-tree display. These delicate flowers are a...
by paulgadd | Sep 17, 2025 | Blog
The Beech Avenue Trail is one of Longwood’s most enchanting woodland trails, defined by a striking avenue of mature beech trees. Their tall, straight trunks create a natural corridor, with branches arching overhead like a vaulted ceiling. In summer, sunlight filters...
