🌲 Celtic Rainforest
Coed Cwm Einion, Wales
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in a steep-sided valley near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales
- Temperate rainforest characterized by high rainfall, humidity, and sessile oak dominance
- Exceptionally rich in lichens, mosses, and liverworts due to consistently damp conditions
- Designated as an ancient woodland with significant conservation status
Coed Cwm Einion is a Celtic rainforest located in a valley near Aberystwyth in Wales. It represents one of Britain's rarest woodland habitats, shaped by the region's oceanicity—strong maritime influence creating mild temperatures, consistent humidity, and high rainfall year-round. The steep-sided valley geography creates the exact microclimate conditions these temperate rainforests require to thrive ...