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GLAN-YR-AFON

13 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome13 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
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

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

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Penybedd TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
St Illtyd's WalkWalking route103 km
Named routeLength 103 kmRegional walking route
Route WCPWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route210 m
Named routeRef 4Length 210 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface grass
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 4Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route642 m
Named routeRef 4Length 642 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.5 km
Named routeRef 4Length 5.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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