Welcome to Maes Glasfryn, a place for nature & community
Open Saturday & Sunday
Maes Glasfryn (meaning Glasfryn field or park) is the name for the exciting project taking place to protect a field in the heart of St Davids for nature to thrive and for community access, as well as prevent future development of this site. The project is a collaboration between the current private land owners, the Gray family, and EcoDewi, a peninsula based environmental community group.
The vision is for a field overflowing with wildlife in the heart of St Davids which locals and visitors alike can explore ensuring nature is respected. Natural paths will weave amongst beautiful wildflower meadows and woodland copses, and hopefully a wildlife pond will really boost biodiversity. To the north end will be a community orchard full of fruit and nut trees that the community and wildlife can help itself too, with pruning and juicing days taking place.
Started in 2023, almost 3,000 hedgerow and tree whips have been planted with the help of local residents volunteering, around 200 children from all 3 campuses of Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, as well as the support of rangers and wardens from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. In addition, 52 fruit and nut trees have been planted by volunteers thanks to support from Social Farms & Gardens. Trees and hedgerow have received maintenance from volunteers, paths are mown by the landowner and more recently 4 trial patches of wildflower meadows have been created.
Check out the photos below to see some of the progress and work carried out. If you’d like to be more involved contact [email protected] and follow our progress on social media by following @ecodewigroup or sign up to our e-newsletter at https://ecodewi.org.uk/get-involved/
USEFUL INFO:
Dogs welcome on leads and please pick up any mess
Paths are natural grass routes so take care under foot, especially when wet
Directions – you can access Maes Glasfryn from 3 directions:
- Coming from Oriel y Parc, head down Glasfryn Road towards the Fishguard Road. You will come across Maes Glasfryn on your left.
- Coming from New Street (CKs), follow the alley way next to the playground towards Glasfryn Road and you can enter through the small first entrance on the left or reach the road and turn left into the gate.
- Coming from the Rugby Club/Premier Inn end, walk up Glasfryn Road and you’ll come across Maes Glasfryn on your right after the end of the green new houses. You can enter there at the community orchard end.
