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Ynys Dawela Nature Park

49 ha

Plan your visit

DogsCyclingFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome49 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

Best for

4 activities

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Cycling

Good match

Varies

Named cycling route nearby: Route 437

Family friendly

Good match

Free

Urban park — family destination

Picnic day out

Good match

Free

Urban park — open green space

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 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
Beacons WayWalking route152 km
Named routeLength 152 kmRegional walking route
Heart of Wales Line TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 437Cycling route
Named routeRef 437National Cycle Network
NCR 437 (Proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 437National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route864 m
Named routeRef 437Length 864 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
Named routeRef 437Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route756 m
Named routeRef 437Length 756 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route353 m
Named routeRef 437Length 353 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

18 photos from nearby open sources

Abandoned Coal Pit at Ynys Dawela Park

Abandoned Coal Pit at Ynys Dawela Park

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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