Gnoll Country Park

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Meandering, beautiful parkland

Stroll along winding countryside paths surrounded by diverse broadleaf woodlands or relax alongside cool, tranquil ponds full of ducks, swans and an array of waterborne wildlife. There's a lot to explore, so make sure you bring your walking boots to Gnoll Country Park! Parking is Pay and Display.

Natural beauty and interesting Gnoll Estate history combined with many acres of stunning greenery to explore make Gnoll Country Park a whole day out adventure! Visitor Centre with cafe, children's soft play and lake view balcony. With nearby outdoor accessible playground and adventure play area. Follow the Family Trail, 'Tree of Many Faces' Trail, Heritage Trail or Mosshouse Trail through beautiful forests and open meadows. Perfect for dog walks, picnics or simply a day of relaxation near the ponds... a chance to reconnect with nature.

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Gallery

Nature at its finest.

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Important!

Wheelchair access is good around the Fish Pond, but not possible along the forest trails due to mud and loose gravel surfaces.
The park is free to enter but parking is Pay and Display, 8am to 6pm.
Fishing is not allowed.
If feeding the ducks buy the right food from the Visitor Centre (Don't use your sandwiches!).
Bikes are allowed but care must be taken, ride slowly, watch out for walkers.
The Park is managed by Neath Port Talbot Council.
Please keep your dog on a lead and clean up any poo!

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Map

Use the 'what3words' app for a precise location: Car park: ///shall.crew.motion

To the north of the park, along Fairyland Road, is National Cycle Network's Route 47

Gnoll Park General location

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Where to stay...

Hotels / Apartments

Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel Port Talbot SA12 6QP. Dog friendly
Bluebell Hotel 16-18 The Parade, Neath SA11 1RA.

Blanco's Hotel Green Park Street, Port Talbot SA12 6NT.
Castle Hotel The Parade, Neath SA11 1RB.
Craig Y Nos Castle Brecon Road, Pen-y-cae SA9 1GL. Dog friendly
Dillwyn Arms Hotel The Cross, 1A Herbert Street, Pontardawe SA8 4EB.
Premier Inn Port Talbot Baglan Road, Baglan, Port Talbot SA12 8ES.
The Glyn Clydach Neath Abbey SA10 7AJ.
The Grand Hotel Station Rd, Port Talbot SA13 1DE.
The New Swan Hotel 50 Gurnos Road, Ystalyfera SA9 2HY.
The Sleeping Giant Hotel Penycae Inn, Brecon Road, Penycae, Powys SA9 1FA.
The Ynys Ynysmeudwy Arms, 168 Ynysmeudwy Rd, Pontardawe SA8 4QJ.
Ty Newydd Country Hotel Penderyn Road, Hirwaun CF44 9SX.

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Self Catering

Beili Glas Cottage Llanguicke Rd, Ynysmeudwy, Pontardawe SA8 4PN. Dog friendly
Heronstone Lodges Retreat Ystrad Isaf Farm, Station Road, Ystradgynlais, Powys SA9 1PJ.

Rose Cotterill Cabins Tyllwyd Road, Bryncoch, Neath SA10 7DX.
Rowan House Rowan House, Duffryn Rhondda, Port Talbot SA13 3HE.
Swansea Log Cabin 59 Heol Las, Pontardawe SA8 4PR.
Swansea Valley Holiday Cottages Plas Farm, Cilybebyll, Pontardawe SA8 3JQ. Dog friendly
Tan yr Eglwys Wales Cottage Breaks 1 & 2 Tan yr Eglwys Cottages, Church Road, Cilybebyll, Pontardawe SA8 3JR.
The Old Stables Crynant, Neath SA10 8SF.
Tor Y Graig House Tyllwyd, Neath SA10 7DX.

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Touring Caravan, Camping, Static Caravan

Brecon Beacons Touring Park Brecon Road, Pen-y-cae, Powys SA9 1YY. (Glamping / Touring / Tents) Dog friendly
Brynglas Retreat Campsite 1 Brynglas, King Edward Road, Tairgwaith SA18 1YN. (Campers / Tents / Pods / Cabin) Dog friendly

Fernhill Valley Farm Tyllwyd, Neath SA10 7DX. (Glamping) Dog friendly
Spring Valley Lakes Rheola Farm, Glyn neath SA11 4DY. (Camping / Glamping)
Fedwen Pods Tylerfedwen Farmhouse, Cwmafan SA12 9YA. (Glamping)
Wenallt Wild Camp Wenallt Farm, Wenallt Road, Tonna, Neath SA11 3QH. (Camping / Pods) Dog friendly

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