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CRAIG-Y-PARCIAU WOODLAND

3 ha

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️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

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Wales Coast Path (South Wales)Walking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
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Cycling

62 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 88Cycling route
Named routeRef 88National Cycle Network
885Cycling route
Named routeRef 885National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 888Cycling route
Named routeRef 888National Cycle Network
NCN 88 (Proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 88National Cycle Network
Coychurch Community RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Bridgend Active Travel NewtworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Path in woodland at Craig-y-Parcau Local Nature Reserve, Bridgend

Path in woodland at Craig-y-Parcau Local Nature Reserve, Bridgend

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