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Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park

207 ha

📷 Nigel Davies · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome207 ha

Getting here

51.79405, -4.11469

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Swift
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Wigeon, Swift, Goldcrest +47 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Wigeon, Swift, Goldcrest +47 more · last seen 2025

Mushroom foraging

Strong match

Varies

Fungi — Haw Goblet, Oakbug Milkcap, Giant Puffball +22 more · last seen 2017

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Cheilosia illustrata, Large White, Peacock +222 more · last seen 2025

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Bluebell, Common Fleabane, Ragged-Robin +57 more · last seen 2026

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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10 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

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Cycling

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28 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Swiss Valley TrailCycling route▾
Named routeRef 47National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 47Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 47National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route494 m▾
Named routeRef 47Length 494 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route255 m▾
Named routeRef 47Length 255 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route826 m▾
Named routeRef 47Length 826 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route633 m▾
Named routeRef 47Length 633 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

20 photos from nearby open sources

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Forest path in Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park

📷 Nigel Davies · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Forest path in Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park

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Facilities

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Parking

2 nearby · Free · 385m

✓ 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

🌱Llyn Llech Owain Country ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Drefach ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Parc CefneithinUrban park1.6 km→🌱War Memorial GardenUrban park1.9 km→🌱Pontyberem ParkUrban park4.2 km→🏞️Llyn Llech OwainCountry park3.6 km→