☀️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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
☀️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· Free
Best for
7 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Free
🌲
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Free
🚲
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Rhondda Fawr Community Route
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Penrhys PilgrimageWalking route▾
Named route
Cychoedd-a-Dolenni Loops & LinksWalking route▾
Named route
🚴
Cycling
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50 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Rhondda Fach TrailCycling route▾
Named routeRef 881National Cycle Network
Proposed NCN 882Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 882National Cycle Network
Rhondda Fawr Community RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef 882National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 47Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 47National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route55 m▾
Named routeRef 881Length 55 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route168 m▾
Named routeRef 881Length 168 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
About this nature reserve
Glyncornel is a 36-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South East Wales. Here, visitors can explore woodland areas and meadows, with opportunities to see butterflies, birds, and engage in walking activities.
