Plan your visit
DogsCyclingFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome251 ha
Getting here
51.65014, -3.25624
Best for
5 activitiesDog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: National Cycle Network Route 47
Varies
Family friendly
Good match
Urban park — family destination
Free
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk
Free
Picnic day out
Good match
Urban park — open green space
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
vWalking
Taff TrailWalking route88 km▾
Named routeLength 88 kmRegional walking route
Pontypridd CircularWalking route▾
Named routeRef Pontypridd CircularLocal walking route
Rhymney Valley Ridgeway WalkWalking route▾
Named routeRef Rhymney Valley Ridgeway WalkRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
v118 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
vCycling
National Cycle Network Route 47Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 47National Cycle Network
Lôn Las Cymru (South)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 8National Cycle Network
Aber Valley Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef 475National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 476Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 476National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 469Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 469National Cycle Network
Cynon TrailCycling route▾
Named routeRef 478National Cycle Network
About this urban park
Parc Penallta is a urban park covering 251 hectares.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
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Parking
Parc Penallta Main Carpark · 295m
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
Weather for this location
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km