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Betws Park

5 ha

📷 Anthony Gostling · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

51.79022, -3.98299

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Dipper
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Coaltown Coffee Roasters — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Best for

9 activities

Picnic day out

Very strong match

Free

picnic area, café, car park; Urban park — open green space

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Robin, Dipper, Blackbird +53 more · last seen 2026

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Robin, Dipper, Blackbird +53 more · last seen 2026

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Red Admiral, Green Shieldbug, Painted Lady +94 more · last seen 2026

Family friendly

Strong match

Free

café, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Common Whitlowgrass, Bluebell +46 more · last seen 2026

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
walk or endurance trainingWalking route▾
Named routeRef w1Local walking route
walk or endurance trainingWalking route▾
Named routeRef w2Local walking route
The Gower WayWalking route56 km▾
Named routeLength 56 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Heart of Wales Line TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

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5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 437Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 437National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route61 m▾
Named routeRef 437Length 61 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km▾
Named routeRef 437Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km▾
Named routeRef 437Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.3 km▾
Named routeRef 437Length 4.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Betws Park Boulder

📷 Anthony Gostling · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Betws Park Boulder

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Facilities

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Café

Coaltown Coffee Roasters · 210m

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Parking

Lidl Car Park · Paid · 112m

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Picnic spot

193m away

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Ammanford ParkUrban park700 m→🌱Ammanford ParkUrban park700 m→🌱Allt Nant-y-Ci Recreation ParkUrban park2.2 km→🌱Gelli Werdd Recreation ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Betws ParkUrban park0 m→⛪St Michael and All Angels' ChurchReligious grounds500 m→