Penpych Woodland Park

Wood, Forest in Glamorgan

Wales

Penpych Woodland Park

Treherbert station looking south A minimalist facility at the end of the line from Cardiff. The 17.16 to Cardiff Central will soon leave. — Treherbert station looking south Credit: Peter Whatley

Penpych Woodland Park is a stunning natural oasis located in Glamorgan, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 160 acres, this woodland park is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with ancient oak and beech trees towering overhead and providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife. Visitors can explore the winding trails that meander through the forest, taking in the sights and sounds of the peaceful surroundings.

In addition to its natural beauty, Penpych Woodland Park also offers a range of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. There are picnic areas where visitors can relax and take in the scenery, as well as designated areas for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.

The park is also a popular spot for hiking and mountain biking, with a network of trails that cater to all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll through the woods or a more challenging adventure, Penpych Woodland Park has something for everyone to enjoy.

Overall, Penpych Woodland Park is a hidden gem in Glamorgan, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a beautiful natural setting.

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Penpych Woodland Park Images

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Treherbert station looking south A minimalist facility at the end of the line from Cardiff. The 17.16 to Cardiff Central will soon leave.

Treherbert station looking south

A minimalist facility at the end of the line from Cardiff. The 17.16 to Cardiff Central will soon leave.

End of the line at Treherbert A short extension of the line is required to provide access to carriage sidings.

End of the line at Treherbert

A short extension of the line is required to provide access to carriage sidings.

Trac coedwigaeth / Forestry track Trac coedwigaeth ger cyffordd o draciau ar Fynydd Tir-isaf.

Forestry track near a junction of tracks at Mynydd Tir-isaf (trans. lower land mountain).

Trac coedwigaeth / Forestry track

Trac coedwigaeth ger cyffordd o draciau ar Fynydd Tir-isaf. Forestry track near a junction of tracks at Mynydd Tir-isaf (trans. lower land mountain).

Pen Pych from Blaen y Cwm Road

Pen Pych from Blaen y Cwm Road

Pen Pych towering over Ty Newydd

Pen Pych towering over Ty Newydd

A glimpse of Pen Pych Between houses in Ty Newydd.

A glimpse of Pen Pych

Between houses in Ty Newydd.

Pen Pych Primary School View across the Rhondda river.

Pen Pych Primary School

View across the Rhondda river.

Housing in Bryn Henllan, Blaenrhondda

Housing in Bryn Henllan, Blaenrhondda

Path descending towards Blaenrhondda

Path descending towards Blaenrhondda

A glimpse of Pen Pych through woodland A flag is visible near the summit.

A glimpse of Pen Pych through woodland

A flag is visible near the summit.

Descent from Pen Pych into the Rhondda valley

Descent from Pen Pych into the Rhondda valley

Remains of old boundary wall On Mynydd Blaenrhondda, looking across the Rhondda valley.

Remains of old boundary wall

On Mynydd Blaenrhondda, looking across the Rhondda valley.

Whimberries in flower Vaccinium myrtillus Otherwise known as bilberries or whortleberries.

Whimberries in flower

Vaccinium myrtillus Otherwise known as bilberries or whortleberries.

Proud to be Welsh Flying the flag at Pen Pych. The view looks down the Rhondda valley over Treherbert, Ynyswen and Treorchy.

Proud to be Welsh

Flying the flag at Pen Pych. The view looks down the Rhondda valley over Treherbert, Ynyswen and Treorchy.

Bluebells, brambles, bilberries â¦ and Blaencwm

Bluebells, brambles, bilberries â¦ and Blaencwm

Pathway to Pen Pych

Pathway to Pen Pych

Looking over Blaencwm

Looking over Blaencwm

Nant Lluest waterfall

Nant Lluest waterfall

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Penpych Woodland Park is located at Grid Ref: SS9299 (Lat: 51.680368, Lng: -3.5589831)

Unitary Authority: Rhondda Cynon Taf

Police Authority: South Wales

Also known as: Parc Coedwigaeth Penpych

What 3 Words

///complain.sneezing.good. Near Treherbert, Rhondda Cynon Taf

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Penpych Woodland Park Treherbert Parc Coedwigaeth Penpych

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Located within 500m of 51.680368,-3.5589831

Blaencwm

Place: village

Wikidata: Q4923806

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Community Centre

Blaencwm Community Centre

Addr City: Blaencwm

Addr Housename: Blaencwm Community Centre

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Addr Street: Hendrewen Road

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The Hendrewen Hotel

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Website: https://www.hendrewenhotel.com/

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Bus Stop

Hendrewen Hotel

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Parking

Capacity: 20

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Pen-pych Mountain

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Power: pole

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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

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Direction: 145

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 51.6777883/-3.5621278

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