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Gelli Aur

45 ha

📷 Mick Lobb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome45 ha

Getting here

51.86074, -4.03599

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

7 activities

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — country park

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Country park

Family friendly

Good match

Free

Country park — designed for family visits

Picnic day out

Good match

Free

Country park — good for group day out

Wildlife

Good match

Free

Country park — managed habitat

Bird watching

Moderate match

Free

Country park — mixed habitats

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Dinefwr Park Wildlife WalkWalking route4.8 km▾

This circular takes in historic parkland, famed for its wildlife, valley views, medieval castle & 17th-century mansion. The veteran trees are >700 years old & support such a diversity of lichens & invertebrates that the park has been declared a SSSI & NNR

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
‘Capability’ Brown walk at DinefwrWalking route2.4 km▾

The path you'll follow on this walk was designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown when he visited Dinefwr in 1775. As well as views of the park and house framed by specimen trees, you might catch sight of some of the fallow deer that live here.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Heart of Wales Line TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

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2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Tywi Valley PathCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Cycle across the BeaconsCycling route▾
Named routeRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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View east from the deer park - Gelli Aur Country Park

📷 Mick Lobb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

View east from the deer park - Gelli Aur Country Park

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✓ 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

🌱Dinefwr ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱Penlan ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Aberglasney GardensUrban park2.8 km→🌱Penlan ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Parc Le ConquetUrban park3.8 km→⛪Church of St TeiloReligious grounds3.8 km→