Thursday 22nd October 2026
National ATF Field Meeting - 22 October 2026 - Aber Falls - Free Volunteer Ticket
You are warmly invited to join ATF’s National Field Meeting at Aber Falls in Wales.
The Aber Falls is one of the most spectacular walks in Wales, famed for the Rhaeadr Fawr (“big waterfall”) that cascades through stunning scenery of mountains, woodland and grassland. The spray from the waterfall creates ideal conditions for a thriving ‘Celtic rainforest’ with a rich assemblage of mosses, liverworts and lichens.
Our field meeting will visit the spectacular waterfall and explore the surrounding woodlands, with a focus on the relict crab apple and hawthorn wood pasture. We will also explore how centuries of human habitation have shaped the landscape, including ancient settlements, grazing animals and traditional woodland practices.
We are delighted that Dr Jenny Wong, from Bangor University, will be joining us to discuss on-going research into the ecology and history of the site.
Date & Time
Thursday 22 October 2026
9 am – 4.30 pm
Location
Coedydd Aber National Nature Reserve, near Bangor: Natural Resources Wales / Coedydd Aber National Nature Reserve
Directions for parking and meeting point will be emailed to participants with further programme details.
The nearest mainline railway station is in Llanfairfechan (this is a request stop).
For details of public transport go to the Traveline Cymru website.
Further information
- The overall distance is approx. 6km (with 2km of rough terrain and 4km of gravelled path). We will stop regularly along the way. Further accessibility details are on the site website: Natural Resources Wales / Coedydd Aber National Nature Reserve, near Bangor
- Please bring a packed lunch – we will have a picnic lunch outdoors
- There are toilets near the car park
- There is a charge for parking (free for Blue Badge holders)
Booking
Please complete the booking form below to secure your place. The full programme and joining instructions will be sent out nearer the time.
Ticket pricing
Tickets are free for ATF volunteer (£25 for other delegates via a different booking link). There is an option to donate if you wish.
Further questions
Please contact admin@ancienttreeforum.org.uk if you have any questions.
Image Credits: Jenny Wong
