Free Entry
This secret and magical place is free to explore, however as a charity we welcome donations
Penllergare Valley Woods is a secret and magical place, situated just minutes from Junction 47 of the M4 near Swansea in South West Wales. The Victorian estate was previously the home of John Dillwyn Llewelyn the renowned horticulturist, pioneering photographer and astronomer and consists of over a hundred hectares of mixed woodland, two lakes, seven miles of peaceful woodland walks and over five hundred years of Welsh history. The site is also known for its spectacular waterfall on the River Llan, which meanders through the estate.
Today the site is managed by the Penllergare Trust who have spent the last twenty years restoring and conserving this unique, family orientated, visitor attraction. To support the restoration programme the Trust has established a community run coffee shop and car park.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
This secret and magical place is free to explore, however as a charity we welcome donations
Penllergare Valley Woods is situated just off Junction 47 of the M4 on the A48
Penllergare TrustOur car park is open daily.
Our Car Park is open daily 9am-5pm. Parking costs £2 for all day. You can pay by coin or card
June 21st 2022
You may remember Ratty from your childhood as the lovable character in Wind in The Willows. In real life the Water Vole (Ratty) has seen dramatic decline in their numbers across the UK in recent years
June 1st 2022
Our trustee Ciaran O'Brien explains how the aliens have landed here at Penllergare in his new blog on invasive species Apparently, it was Invasive Species Week late last month. In Penllergare Valley Woods it seems to be Invasive Species Week every week!
May 11th 2022
The Friends of Penllergare welcome you to a fundraising - "STRICTLY COME PLANTING" - Spring Garden Sale, Saturday 28th May 2022, 1pm - 3pm Penllergare Valley Woods CAR PARK
We are laying strong foundations for the future, sustainable upkeep of Penllergare Valley Woods. Donate Today
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