Water is an important feature at Bryngarw Country Park. The River Garw flows through the Park and is fringed by wooded banks, marshlands and rocky gorges.

Bryngarw is a popular location for flora and fauna enthusiasts. Beech avenues and marsh plants, ferns, fungi and mosses are all part of the diverse habitats that harbour a profusion of plants and wildflowers in the park.

A wealth of birdlife contained within the park includes spot buzzards, blue tit, great tit, coal tit, woodpecker, jay and heron.

The park is also visited by species of butterflies, dragonflies and various insects during the summer months.

Bryngarw Park also has way-marked nature trails, ranging from gentle strolls around the gardens to longer walks of up to 1.5 miles.

There is an adventure playground for children complete with slides, swings, multi-play units, spring animals and climbing tower.

Most of the park is accessible for wheelchair users and other disabilities, and there is a vehicle available for visitors with limited mobility. The Park also has toilets with disabled facilities as well as barbecue pits and picnic areas available.

Bryngarw Country Park is open all year (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day) and is free to enter, although there are car park charges at weekends, and holidays from April to September.

Co-ordinates: SS907848

Location: From the M4 leave at junction 36 and take the A4061 north. After about 2 miles (4 km) turn left onto the A4065 before the village of Bryncethin. At the first roundabout take the second exit onto Abergarw Road and follow the road around taking the fourth turning on the right (Pleasant View). Continue about 100 metres along this road before taking the first right into the park.

Contact: Bryngarw Country Park, Brynmenyn, near Bridgend CF32 8UU Tel: 01656 725155

Website: www.bridgend.gov.uk

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