Over the years if there have been big storms, especially during the winter months it has often been possible to see parts of the Ancient Petrified Forest, hidden under the shifting sands of Tywyn Beach.
So at the moment as I write it is no surprise that the Ancient Forest is at low tides still visible but for how long this time none of us know. Apparently the existence of this forest is sometimes held up as evidence for the existence of Cantre'r Gwaelod, a mythical lost land hidden beneath the waters of Cardigan Bay.
The recent winter storms which battered the coast of Wales have exposed once again previously hidden traces of the areas Stone Age landscape. A four mile stretch of our coastline here in Tywyn on the west coast of Wales has been so altered by the sea that it was pushed back 50 feet (15 metres). There have been some interesting finds from deer antlers to WWII items and the coast has even been featured on national television.
What the sea exposes it can also take away again without warning, with this in mind I have been taking photos of the petrified remains as I find them fascinating.
It struck me that maybe my Travel Tales readers may also be interested in seeing my impressions of the Ancient Forest as viewed through my camera lens. The following photos are just a selection of the many I have taken the rest of of which can be viewed in My Flickr Albums in the collection entitled Tywyn Out and About 2014
I hope you found the virtual tour of the Ancient Forest interesting, I certainly had fun taking the photos and maybe the sea will let us enjoy the the phenomenon for a little longer, as it is proving to be a tourist attraction. If you have not already seen the News Videos I have included one here.
The video I have shared from YouTube is courtesy of Ace Science News
Find out more about Tywyn by visiting the Links below.
Tywyn Times Tywyn Travel Guide Love Tywyn Website Love Tywyn Facebook Page
All photos are my own taken in February 2014
All rights reserved by LindyLouMac Photo Collection
More photos may also be viewed individually in the set entitled
Tywyn Out and About - February 2014 at My Flickr account.
LindyLouMac
ReplyDeleteI had heard about this either on the internet or via the news but so glad that you could actually witness this and take photos to share with us.
So fascinating.
Am sharing on fb and twitter.
carol
DizzyC
at first i thought you had been to the moon... Wow and Wow again and again. these are truly amazing photos. I do hope everyone clicks on the photos and goes through the slide show... bib is better and beautiful and wowy.
ReplyDeletei had not heard about this, so glad you shared it. and if it disappears we have your photos to remember it by.if i were there they would never get me to leave, my camera would burn up from over use
Thank you so much for sharing these photos of the ancient forest normally hidden beneath the waves of Tywyn Beach Linda. I had seen the news about the ancient forest on the TV but to be able to really study your photos was great. It must have been thrilling for you to see and photograph them.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photographs of an amazing wonder.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, , these photos are amazing, so great to share. Yes I read about this in the papers. Just read here , that it was the "Petrified" forest , petrified of being washed away . Wonder what they are going to do now? Must be great to get photographic evidence , :-) x
ReplyDeleteQuite wonderful! I would love to see this amazing sight for myself, but this is definitely the next best thing. Your photographs are stunning.
ReplyDeleteI am in awe, Linda. What a mesmerizing place. No wonder you love to wander there. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's realy amazing to have the opportunity to see it!
ReplyDeleteI had heard about this on the news but seeing your photos makes it come to 'life'. Fantastic photos and a great post. Keep well Diane
ReplyDeleteVery interesting formations by the remains of petrified forest.
ReplyDeleteSo many interesting things in this world. Definitely something to visit one day.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely incredible! I would love to see this in person.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are amazing! Nature is certainly mysterious. I love all the little tide pools and ancient stumps filled with pebbles and rocks. Such an interesting place and you have captured it well.
ReplyDeleteOh I love tidepools .,.. there are whole worlds inside each of them. What a wonderful place.
ReplyDeletewow!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a contrast between the black and the white! And how amazing to see what the water has helped form. Love your travel photos my friend! I'm reading The Constant Princess about the Princess of Wales. It's a wonderful book! Sweet hugs!
ReplyDeleteSimply incredible photos when I looked at the first photo I tried to guess where it was but had not guessed Wales. The incredible shapes and textures. I think it seems a very therapeutic and peaceful place
ReplyDeleteThis is incredibly fascinating. The past is giving us all a peek into the Ice Age World. You got some great shots!
ReplyDeleteI missed the news about this amazing, normally hidden ancient petrified forest uncovered by the recent coastal storms so thank you for sharing your wonderful photos and the video clip. It must fascinate the scientists and school children who visit whilst it can be studied and a place to capture the imagination as you walk and observe the textures, shapes and even little creatures in the pools and crevices.
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