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Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park

207 ha

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BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome207 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦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

10 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

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Cycling

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

Forest path in Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park

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

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