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Parc Penallta

📷 Matt Rosser · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.65000, -3.25613

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for House Sparrow and Robin
  • 🐕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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — House Sparrow, Robin, Blue Tit +47 more · last seen 2026; Birds — House Sparrow, Robin, Blue Tit +47 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: National Cycle Network Route 47

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Tiger Beetle, Helina evecta +2 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Tiger Beetle, Helina evecta +2 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Taff TrailWalking route88 km
Named routeLength 88 kmRegional walking route
Pontypridd CircularWalking route
Named routeRef Pontypridd CircularLocal walking route
Rhymney Valley Ridgeway WalkWalking route
Named routeRef Rhymney Valley Ridgeway WalkRegional walking route
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Cycling

115 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 47Cycling route
Named routeRef 47National Cycle Network
Lôn Las Cymru (South)Cycling route
Named routeRef 8National Cycle Network
Aber Valley Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 475National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 476Cycling route
Named routeRef 476National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 469Cycling route
Named routeRef 469National Cycle Network
Cynon TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 478National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Parc Penallta - Sultan the Pit pony

📷 Matt Rosser · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Parc Penallta - Sultan the Pit pony

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🌱Taff Bargoed ParkUrban park3.8 km→🏞️Parc PenalltaCountry park0 m→🌱Parc PenalltaUrban park0 m→🌱Colliers Adventure FarmUrban park1 km→🌱Nelson Wern ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Ystrad Mynach ParkUrban park1.9 km→

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