Penllergare Valley Woods
Penllergare Valley Woods in Swansea is a wonderful place for walkers with miles of woodland trails, lakes, and beautiful waterfalls. Once the estate of botanist and pioneer photographer John Dillwyn Llewelyn, the woods have recently been restored by the Penllergare Trust. It's an enchanting place with terraces, waterfalls and cascades and the beautiful stone arched Llewelyn Bridge. There's good walking paths taking you along the river, around the upper and lower lake and through woodland and parkland. There are also good facilities with car parking and a coffee shop.
Postcode
SA4 9GS - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Penllergare Valley Woods Ordnance Survey Map 
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Penllergare Valley Woods Open Street Map 
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Penllergare Valley Woods OS Map 
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Penllergare Valley Woods Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
There's a nice on site cafe with decking area and a good selection of snacks and cakes.
Dog Walking
As you'd imagine the woodland trails are ideal for dog walking. You will probably bump into other owners on your visit.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
To continue your walking in the area you could pick up the Swansea Canal Walk or visit the popular Clyne Valley Country Park, the famous Mumbles or the beautiful botanical gardens in Singleton Park.
Just to the north west there's the town of Pontarddulais where you can start a walk up to the viewpoint on Graig Fawr.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Waterfall in Penllergare Valley Wood
Afan Llan Waterfall at Valley wood. Taken during a spring morning, in the Penllergaer woods, which was once part of the Penllergare estate of John Dillwyn Llewelyn.
Observatory at former Penllergare Estate. The observatory was built in 1851 by John Dillwyn Llewelyn. It was adjacent to the mansion house which has since been demolished and replaced by council offices.
Council Offices. These offices were originally for Lliw Borough but became part of Swansea council at local government reorganisation. The offices are builit on the site of the original mansion house at Penllergare estate. The house was demolished in 1961.