Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park

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A rich mosaic of wildflower meadow, wetlands and woodland

Explore a network of narrow trails winding their way through woodlands of oak, birch and tall pines. This upper Gwendraeth Valley retreat, near Tumble in Carmarthenshire, is rich in habitats supporting insects, birds and diverse plant life. Free entry and parking.

Created and managed by Carmarthenshire County Council, Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park is a remarkable story of transformation. A former colliery site (The Great Mountain Colliery) has been transformed into a beautiful woodland and wildlife habitat. Wild flowers, trees and meadows have replaced an historic environment of industrial anthracite mining.

Keep an eye out for skylarks, woodpeckers, robins and wrens maybe even a kingfisher if you're lucky! An abundance of butterflies, dragonflies, bees, orchids, ferns, brambles, forests and wildflower meadows make this park a truly diverse mix of natural 'ingredients'. Worth a visit any at time of year.

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Gallery

Experience tranquility, re-connect with nature.

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Important!

Please keep your dog on a lead, there are horse trails through the park and livestock in surrounding fields. Clean up any poo!
There are no facilities (shops, toilets, etc) at this site.
Open daily (No set times).
Some paths are flat, tarmac or fine grit, suitable for wheelchair or pushchair. Meadow and forest trails are not suitable.
No camping, fires, motor vehicles, shooting or drones allowed in the park.
Horse riding is permitted along the trails marked with orange way markers but be aware that pedestrians and cyclists may also use this route.

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Map

Use the 'what3words' app for a precise location:
Northern car park: ///vocals.rainwater.duplicity
Southern car park: ///sublime.ourselves.bloodshot

There are two car parks, one off Heol Blaenhirwaun to the north and one off Heol Hirwaun Olau to the south. Both are free but the southern car park is the largest and closest to the pond walk and the start of the forest routes.

The park is also close to National Cycle Network's Route 47.

Mynydd Mawr General location

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Where to stay...

Hotels / Apartments

Coastal Park Accommodation 86-88A Queen Victoria Road SA15 2TH.
Nik The Greek 9-13 Stepney Road, Burry Port SA16 0BH.

Premier Inn Llanelli Llandafen Road SA14 9BD.
Sessile Oak by Marston's Inns Pemberton Park SA14 9WA.
The Ashburnham Hotel Ashburnham Rd, Burry Port SA16 0TH.
Sister's Apartment 37B Stradey Hill, Pwll SA15.
The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant and Spa Felinfoel Rd SA15 3PJ.
The Fountain Inn 111 Bolgoed Rd, Pontarddulais SA4 8JP.
The New Thomas Arms Hotel Thomas Street SA15 3JF.
Three Rivers Hotel Ferryside SA17 5TU.
Travelodge Llanelli Central Stepney Place, Eastgate SA15 3YF.

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Self Catering

Bont Cottage Bont Cottages, 1 Trimsaran Rd, Trimsaran, Kidwelly SA17 4ED.
Dove Cottage Holidays at Glynfach Farm Glynfach Farm, Pontyates SA15 5TG. Dog friendly

Gower View Penthouse Cwrt Myrddin SA15 2LL.
Halfway Cottages Llygad-yr-Ych, 31 Capel Isaf Road SA15 1QD.
Heron's Lodge Hafod Fach SA32 8LG.
Kidwelly Farm Cottages Penlan Isaf, Kidwelly SA17 5JR.
Pantycastell Cottages Pantycastell, Maesybont SA14 7SP.
Paxton View Barn Bryn Gwendraeth Farm SA32 8PB.
Sŵn y Môr Holiday Let Burry Port SA16 0HF.
Tanylan Farm Ferryside, Kidwelly SA17 5HJ.

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Touring Caravan, Camping, Static Caravan

Caemawr Caravan & Camping Caemawr Farm, Furnace SA15 4NU. Dog friendly
Ferryside Farm Caravan and Camping Site Ferryside SA17 5TN.

Gateway ResortMillennium Coast, Bynea, Llanelli SA14 9SN. (Touring / Camping) Dog friendly
Glamping Camping Ty Du Farm Felinfoel SA15 4PB.
Gowerton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite Pont-y-Cob Road, Gowerton SA4 3QP. Dog friendly
Hazeldene Caravan Park Ferryside, Kidwelly SA17 5HZ. (Touring / Camping) Dog friendly
Parkdean Resorts Carmarthen Bay Near Kidwelly SA17 5HQ. (Statics / Chalets)
River View Touring Park The Dingle, Lon Y Felin, Llanedi, Pontarddulais SA4 0FH. (Touring / Camping)
Route 47 Glamping Llechyrhodyn Farm, Upper Tumble SA14 6EA. (Glamping)
Shoreline Caravan Park Burry Port SA16 0HD. (Statics)
South Wales Touring Park Trosserch Rd, Llangennech SA14 8AX. Dog friendly