Great places to visit in this part of Wales...
Golden coastline:
Unspoilt landscape:
Heritage connections:
- DINEFWR PARK & CASTLE
- GNOLL COUNTRY PARK
- KIDWELLY
- LAUGHARNE
- LLANSTEFFAN
- MARGAM COUNTRY PARK
- PARC HOWARD
- PENLLERGARE
Attraction Collections...
Great accommodation...
YOU ARE HERE: HOME GNOLL COUNTRY PARK
Meandering, beautiful parkland
Stroll along winding countryside paths surrounded by diverse broadleaf woodlands or relax alongside cool, tranquil ponds full of ducks, swans and an array of waterborne wildlife. There's a lot to explore, so make sure you bring your walking boots to Gnoll Country Park! Parking is Pay and Display.
Natural beauty and interesting Gnoll Estate history combined with many acres of stunning greenery to explore make Gnoll Country Park a whole day out adventure! Visitor Centre with cafe, children's soft play and lake view balcony. With nearby outdoor accessible playground and adventure play area. Follow the Family Trail, 'Tree of Many Faces' Trail, Heritage Trail or Mosshouse Trail through beautiful forests and open meadows. Perfect for dog walks, picnics or simply a day of relaxation near the ponds... a chance to reconnect with nature.
Gallery
Nature at its finest.
Important!
- Wheelchair access is good around the Fish Pond, but not possible along the forest trails due to mud and loose gravel surfaces.
- The park is free to enter but parking is Pay and Display, 8am to 6pm.
- Fishing is not allowed.
- If feeding the ducks buy the right food from the Visitor Centre (Don't use your sandwiches!).
- Bikes are allowed but care must be taken, ride slowly, watch out for walkers.
- The Park is managed by Neath Port Talbot Council.
- Please keep your dog on a lead and clean up any poo!
Map
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Where to stay...
Hotels / Apartments
- Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel Port Talbot SA12 6QP. Dog friendly
- Bluebell Hotel 16-18 The Parade, Neath SA11 1RA.
- Blanco's Hotel Green Park Street, Port Talbot SA12 6NT.
- Castle Hotel The Parade, Neath SA11 1RB.
- Craig Y Nos Castle Brecon Road, Pen-y-cae SA9 1GL. Dog friendly
- Dillwyn Arms Hotel The Cross, 1A Herbert Street, Pontardawe SA8 4EB.
- Premier Inn Port Talbot Baglan Road, Baglan, Port Talbot SA12 8ES.
- The Glyn Clydach Neath Abbey SA10 7AJ.
- The Grand Hotel Station Rd, Port Talbot SA13 1DE.
- The New Swan Hotel 50 Gurnos Road, Ystalyfera SA9 2HY.
- The Sleeping Giant Hotel Penycae Inn, Brecon Road, Penycae, Powys SA9 1FA.
- The Ynys Ynysmeudwy Arms, 168 Ynysmeudwy Rd, Pontardawe SA8 4QJ.
- Ty Newydd Country Hotel Penderyn Road, Hirwaun CF44 9SX.
Self Catering
- Beili Glas Cottage Llanguicke Rd, Ynysmeudwy, Pontardawe SA8 4PN. Dog friendly
- Heronstone Lodges Retreat Ystrad Isaf Farm, Station Road, Ystradgynlais, Powys SA9 1PJ.
- Rose Cotterill Cabins Tyllwyd Road, Bryncoch, Neath SA10 7DX.
- Rowan House Rowan House, Duffryn Rhondda, Port Talbot SA13 3HE.
- Swansea Log Cabin 59 Heol Las, Pontardawe SA8 4PR.
- Swansea Valley Holiday Cottages Plas Farm, Cilybebyll, Pontardawe SA8 3JQ. Dog friendly
- Tan yr Eglwys Wales Cottage Breaks 1 & 2 Tan yr Eglwys Cottages, Church Road, Cilybebyll, Pontardawe SA8 3JR.
- The Old Stables Crynant, Neath SA10 8SF.
- Tor Y Graig House Tyllwyd, Neath SA10 7DX.
Touring Caravan, Camping, Static Caravan
- Brecon Beacons Touring Park Brecon Road, Pen-y-cae, Powys SA9 1YY. (Glamping / Touring / Tents) Dog friendly
- Brynglas Retreat Campsite 1 Brynglas, King Edward Road, Tairgwaith SA18 1YN. (Campers / Tents / Pods / Cabin) Dog friendly
- Fernhill Valley Farm Tyllwyd, Neath SA10 7DX. (Glamping) Dog friendly
- Spring Valley Lakes Rheola Farm, Glyn neath SA11 4DY. (Camping / Glamping)
- Fedwen Pods Tylerfedwen Farmhouse, Cwmafan SA12 9YA. (Glamping)
- Wenallt Wild Camp Wenallt Farm, Wenallt Road, Tonna, Neath SA11 3QH. (Camping / Pods) Dog friendly
B&B / Guest Houses
- Cilbrwyn Graig Rd, Godrergraig, Ystalyfera SA9 2NX.
- Cwmbach Guest House Cwmbach Road, Cadoxton, Neath SA10 8AH.
- The Barn B&B Ty’n Cellar Farm, Water Street, Margam SA13 2PD.
- The Rheolau Arms Abercrave, Powys SA9 1TB.
- The Old Tredegar 33 Heol Gwys, Cwm-twrch Uchaf SA9 2XG.
- Tŷ Selah 6 Rugby Ave, Neath SA11 1YT.
- Pentre Riding Stables Brecon Rd, Craig-y-nos, Swansea SA9 1GJ.
Nearby attractions
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Mumbles
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Penllergare Valley Woodland
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Fendrod Lake
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Three Cliffs Bay
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Millennium Coastal Park
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Swansea Bay
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FREE
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Aberavon Beach
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Craig y nos Country Park
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FREE
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Waterfall Country
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FREE
FREE and FEE PARKING
Links to more attractions....
Heritage
- Carmarthen Museum
- Carreg Cennen Castle
- Dinefwr Park and castle, Llandeilo
- Dolaucothi Roman Gold Mines
- Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne
- Gower Heritage Centre
- Gwili Railway
- Kidwelly Castle
- Llanelly House
- Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway
- Museum of Land Speed, Pendine
- National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
- Oystermouth Castle, Swansea
- Paxtons Tower, Llanarthne
- Swansea Castle
- Swansea Museum
- The National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Parks, Woodlands, Nature
Leisure
Attraction Collections
Medieval Castles
Medieval Castles
Beautiful Beaches
Beautiful Beaches
Great Gardens
Great Gardens
Superb Cycle Paths
Superb Cycle Paths
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