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Pembrey Country Park

Over 500 acres of woodland and parkland not forgetting over 7 miles of golden, sandy, Blue Flag beach. Pembrey Country Park has lots to explore and activities to enjoy. Mini Golf, Ski Centre, Toboggan Ride, Cycle Hire, Adventure Trails, Children's Playground, Miniature Railway, Laser Tag and High Ropes activities. Look out for shipwrecks along the beach!

Mostly wheelchair and pushchair friendly except through some of the forest trails. Beach wheelchairs are available for hire (book in advance - 01554 834443 ). Toilets, restaurant and beach café. Events held throughout the year. Pay for parking on exit from the park (walk and cycle into the park for free). No dogs on the beach between 1st May and 30th September although there is a dog friendly route to the beach, follow the signs from car park 1. RNLI Lifeguards on patrol usually from the beginning of July.

Visit the Pembrey Country park website for more information.
More about Pembrey Forest here.
More about the Pembrey Peninsula here.

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Pembrey Country Park
Pembrey Country Park
Pembrey Country Park
Pembrey Country Park
Pembrey Country Park
Pembrey Country Park Map

Pembrey is close to National Cycle Network's Route 4.

Singleton Park, Swansea

An extremely popular park with residents and tourists alike. Over 250 acres of vast open parkland and mature woodland highlighted by its colourful botanical gardens. Plenty of open space for recreational activities including walking and cycling paths. Managed by Swansea City Council the park hosts community events, concerts and festivals throughout the year. Wheelchair and pushchair friendly although there are some gentle slopes. Dogs welcome on a lead. Toilets. Parking at the Recreation Ground car park (see map below). Limited disabled parking off the Gower Road entrance, near the Botanic Gardens.

Don't forget to visit the Boating Lake, children's play area and pub just a short distance along the A4067 to the south of Singleton Park and, of course, the smaller Brynmill Park to the east, with wildfowl lake, play area, toilets and Discovery Centre.

Visit the Singleton Park website for more information.
More about Swansea Bay here.

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Brynmill Park

Right next door to Singleton Park! More information here.

Brynmill Park, Swansea
Brynmill Park, Swansea
Brynmill Park, Swansea
Brynmill Park, Swansea
Singleton Park Map

Singleton Park, Brynmill Park and the Boating Lake are close to National Cycle Network's Route 4, just off the Swansea sea front.

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Bryngarw Country Park, Brynmenyn, Bridgend

Set in the Garw Valley, near Bridgend, the country park offers a peaceful retreat throughout the seasons. Meandering trails take you through ancient woodland and alongside the River Garw. The ideal place to spot birds, mammals, insects and seasonal wildlife. Featuring a children's adventure play area, visitor Centre, toilets, café, duck pond, picnic area and ornamental garden. Free to enter with Pay & Display parking. Disabled friendly, flat areas for wheelchair and pushchair access although the forest trails are not very accessible. Dog friendly. Cycling is allowed in the park. Open all year.

Close to National Cycle Network Route 884 and Route 4.

Visit the website for further information - bryngarwcountrypark.co.uk

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Bryngarw Country Park
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Bryngarw Country Park General location

The park is approximately 2 miles northwards from M4 junction 36.

Craig y nos Country Park

Craig y nos Country Park

One of Wales's most stunning country parks, surrounded by the Brecon Beacons National Park. Wildlife, meadows, woodlands, ponds, forest trails and riverside picnicing. Toilets, baby changing facilities, café, small craft shop, wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Free entry, Pay & Display parking. The park is usually open from 10am till 4pm. Dog friendly.
Click here for more information about Craig y nos Country Park

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Dinefwr Park and Castle

Dinefwr Park and Castle

A 19th century mansion house managed by the National Trust, surrounded by an amazing 800 acres of parkland and woodland, with 12th century Dinefwr Castle perched dramatically upon a nearby hillside. Toilets, café, craft shop, wheelchair and pushchair friendly around the mansion grounds but elsewhere not very accessible. Free entry, Pay & Display parking. The park is usually open from 10:30am till 4:30pm. Dog friendly (except deer park area).
Click here for more information about Dinefwr Park and Castle

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Gnoll Country Park

Gnoll Country Park

Natural beauty, interesting history and acres of stunning woodland. The perfect family day out, take the dog, have a picnic or simply connect with nature. Visitor Centre with café, toilets, baby changing facilities, children's soft play and lake view balcony. Wheelchair and pushchair access is good around the pond (forest trails not so good). The park is usually open from 8am till 6pm. Free entry, Pay & Display parking. Cycling is allowed.
Click here for more information about Gnoll Country Park

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Llyn Llech Owain Country Park

Llyn Llech Owain Country Park

Beautiful Lake surrounded by a network of accessible walking paths, plenty of wildlife to look out for. Children's play area, toilets and picnic area. Visitor Centre with café, toilets. Dedicated wheelchair and pushchair trail, most paths are fine grit or wooden board walks. The park is usually open from 10am till 4pm. Free entry, Pay & Display parking. Dog friendly.
Click here for more information about Llyn Llech Owain Country Park

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Margam Country Park

Margam Country Park

Amazing 19th century buildings and ancient abbey ruins, a vast landscape with a multitude of family attractions and activities. Beautiful walking trails and cycle routes. Visitor Centre, toilets, café, shop, wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Free entry, Pay & Display parking. The park is usually open from 10am till 4:30pm. Dog friendly.
Click here for more information about Margam Country Park

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Millennium Coastal Park

Millennium Coastal Park, Llanelli

From Pembrey in the west to Loughor in the east this vast expanse of beautiful coastline stretches for almost 11 miles through sandy beaches, woodland, wildlife habitats and lakeland. Toilets, cafés, shops, wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Free and Pay & Display parking options. Open 24 hours a day! Dog friendly.
Click here for more information about the Millennium Coastal Park

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Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park

Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park

A network of cool woodland trails and wild flower meadow walks. The perfect place for a picnic amongst the flora and fauna of the abundant, natural landscape. Wheelchair and pushchair friendly (except in some woodland trails). There are no facilities at this site. Free entry, free parking. Open daily (no set times). Dog friendly.
Click here for more information about Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park

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Parc Howard, Llanelli

Parc Howard, Llanelli, Llanelli

19th Century restored country house, now a museum of local historical artefacts, paintings and pottery collections, surrounded by beautiful gardens, parkland and childrens play area. Toilets, tea/coffee, shop, museum, wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Usually open from 10am (check times here). Free entry. Parking nearby. Dog friendly.
Click here for more information about Parc Howard, Llanelli

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Penllergare Valley Woodland

Penllergare Valley Woodland

A beautiful profusion of wildlife, exotic plants and waterways. Magical, tranquil woodlands, fabulous views across the valley. Free entry, Pay & Display parking. Visitor Centre, toilets and coffee shop are adjacent to the main pay and display car park. Not wheelchair/pushchair friendly, although the carriage drive is relatively flat and has views across the valley. Open daily 9am - 5pm. Dog friendly.
Click here for more information about Penllergare Valley Woodland

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Sandy Water Park, Llanelli

Sandy Water Park, Llanelli

A superb wetland habitat, see swans, ducks, cormorants and a profusion of waterside wildlife whilst soaking up the lakeside atmosphere. Very close to Llanelli Beach. Café, wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Free entry. Pay and Display car park. Open 24 hours. Dog friendly.
Click here for more information about Sandy Water Park

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