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LLWYNCELYN

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 295m away — 10 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

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

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cambrian WayWalking route
Named routeNational walking route
Lodge Hill Circular WalkWalking route3.1 km
Named routeLength 3.1 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

165 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 47Cycling route
Named routeRef 47National Cycle Network
Route 88Cycling route
Named routeRef 88National Cycle Network
Link to NCN 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Route 423Cycling route
Named routeRef 423National Cycle Network
NCN Link RouteCycling route
Named routeNational Cycle Network
Route 492Cycling route
Named routeRef 492National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
CafallMountain bike route
Named routeRound trip
Twrch TrailMountain bike route
Named route

About this nature reserve

Llwyncelyn is a Local Nature Reserve covering 13 hectares in Torfaen, South East Wales. The area provides a diverse habitat for wildlife, with woodlands and wetlands, attracting species like dragonflies, waterfowl, and various birds, along with walking trails for visitors.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Wildflower meadow, Llwyncelyn LNR, Hollybush

Wildflower meadow, Llwyncelyn LNR, Hollybush

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