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Parc Penallta

125 ha

Plan your visit

DogsWalksFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome125 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

7 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Family friendly

Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Picnic day out

Country park — good for group day out

Free

Wildlife

Country park — managed habitat

Free

Bird watching

Country park — mixed habitats

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

114 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

Parc Penallta - Sultan the Pit pony

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