GLAMORGAN

Barry
Caerphilly
Cardiff
Penarth
Pontypridd
Swansea
Tonypandy

Barry - Vale of Glamorgan

Courtesy of
BELLA
from
Rescued Racers
Bella

 Description:

A 4/5 mile walk starting in Porthkerry Country Park, Barry, skirting the edge of the town and then back into the country. Park in the car park at the far end of Porthkerry Park (chargeable in season) (OS Explorer 151 - grid ref. 086669). Café and toilets by the car park and toilets opposite the Roman Villa. Mostly easy walking but several steps and some short muddy stretches after rain. Part of this walk and the historical notes are taken from the the leaflet "Old Barry" produced by the Vale of Glamorgan Council but currently out of print. Route checked 17 June 2004.
Park open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Café and Pitch & Putt open from Easter until the end of September.
Pitch & Putt - Adults £3 / Juniors, OAPs and concessions £2 / Family £8
BBQ site £10

Directions: Porthkerry Country Park is situated a mile west of the town of Barry on the Bristol Channel Coast. Access is via Park Road in the West End suburbs of Barry. The nearest railway station is Barry Station, about 15 minutes walk from the park. Wheelchair access to the toilets and café.
Classification: Recreation Ground
Terrain: Medium - not suitable for wheelchairs but fine for most able-bodied people and dogs
Enclosed: No
Livestock: No
Easy access for all dogs: Yes
Nearest car parking:

Ample on site parking for both disabled and able bodied drivers.
Car parking £2 a day on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Free at all other times.

 

Caerphilly - Bargoed

Courtesy of
Greyhounds in Wales
ComestonLakes

 Description: Parc Cwm Darran in the Rhymney Valley . Café, camp site, and marked trails, some of which are designed for by cyclists who don't always use their bells.  Otherwise peaceful atmosphere. Has been a location for Greyhound Rescue Wales organised walks - please see their community website for dates
Directions: About 30 mins driving from J32 M4. The entrance is midway between Deri and Fochriw (to the north of Bargoed).
Classification: Recreation Ground
Terrain: Medium - not suitable for wheelchairs but fine for most able-bodied people and dogs
Enclosed: No
Livestock: Yes
Easy access for all dogs: Yes
Nearest car parking: Ample car parking on site

 

Cardiff

Courtesy of
CLEO
from
Rescued Racers
Cleo

 Description: A lovely park with a huge lake to feed the ducks or hire a boat. There is a great playground for children, lovely rose gardens and an impressive greenhouse. Also in the park is a memorial lighthouse dedicated to Captain Scott, the South Pole explorer, who set sail on his final, ill-fated voyage from Cardiff. The lake is about a mile in circumference, so it's perfect for a Sunday afternoon, post-lunch stroll.
Opened in 1894, the park boasts what is probably the largest man-made lake within a city boundary. It took seven years to transform the marshy bog-land, which was originally donated to the Cardiff Corporation by the Marquis of Bute, and now features a 16-hectare/ 40-acre boating lake, rose and dahlia gardens, a sub-tropical greenhouse, a playground and café.
Directions: Lake Road West, Roath, Cardiff, CF12.
Phone: 029 20 22 7281
Classification: Recreation Ground
Terrain: Easy - suitable for all, including those in wheelchairs
Enclosed: No
Livestock: Yes
Easy access for all dogs: Yes
Nearest car parking: Roadside parking is available on both sides of the lake but can be difficult during busy periods. Disabled parking spaces are very limited.

 

Penarth

Courtesy of
Greyhounds in Wales
ComestonLakes

 Description: Comeston Lake - a tourist attraction with lots of interesting areas for children / adults and a tea room on site. Walks run by Greyhounds in Wales take place on the first Sunday of every month from 2-3pm (no fundraising - if you are joining one of these organised walks please do not let yet your dog off its lead in this pack situation). Tel. 02920 701678 or see their website for more information.
Directions: 15 mins from J33 M4  or via Cardiff. About 10 mins. from Cardiff City, just off the B4267 Sully Road.  Follow Signs for Penarth and Sully
Classification: Waterside path
Terrain:

Easy - suitable for all, including those in wheelchairs
Enclosed: No
Livestock: Yes
Easy access for all dogs: Yes
Nearest car parking: Grassy area opposite coffee shop

 

Pontypridd

Courtesy of
BELLA
from
Rescued Racers
Bella

 Description:

Ynysangharad Park was opened in 1923 as a War Memorial for the town, and purchased by public subscription. It is an area of extensive and beautiful parkland with avenues of mature trees and colourful flower gardens as well as many amenities. Tarmac paths weave their way through this stunning location and is therefore easy access for all even those in wheelchairs and motorised scooters. There are other attractions in the park include miniature golf, tennis courts, a children's play area, bowling greens, an open air paddling pool and a a band stand where local bands play on a Sunday afternoon in the Summer.

Directions: Taff Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 4SS
Classification: Recreation Ground
Terrain: Easy - suitable for all, including wheelchairs
Enclosed: No
Livestock: No
Easy access for all dogs: Yes
Nearest car parking:

On site

 

Tonypandy - Clydach Vale
  Description: Cwnclydach Lower Lake offers a flat lakeside walk which is suitable for all persons including those confined to wheelchairs and motorised scooters. The walk itself has a tarmac path around the lake and onsite facilities such as Café, Bar and Restaurant offer the complete package. Café/Bar is open Monday to Sunday from 10.30am where you can have a beer and a sandwich or a full lunch. Ideally situated on the main road to Clydach Vale this facility has been completely refurbished and is run in conjuction with the Cwmclydach Communities First Project.
Directions: On the main road to Clydach Vale
Classification: Other path
Terrain: Easy - suitable for all, including those in wheelchairs
Enclosed: No
Livestock: Yes
Easy access for all dogs: Yes
Nearest car parking: Plenty of on site parking

 

Swansea - Neath

Courtesy of
BELLA
from
Rescued Racers
Bella

 Description:

Gnoll Country Park is a delightful country park based on an 18th Century landscaped garden. Close to Neath town centre, it features lakes, cascades, a grotto, children's play area, adventure playground and a Visitor Interpretation Centre. The park's forest footpaths link to the Mosshouse Reservoir and Cefn Morfudd historical viewpoints.
Entry and car parking are free of charge. There is also a café which is open until 4pm at the weekends.
Directions: From the A465 at Neath follow B4434 signs for Tonna and then the brown signs off Gnoll Park Road
Classification: Recreation Ground
Terrain:

Medium - not suitable for wheelchairs but fine for most able-bodied people and dogs

Enclosed: No
Livestock: No
Easy access for all dogs: Yes
Nearest car parking: Ample on site parking with disabled spaces available

Greyhounds in Wales
Rescued Racers is a voluntary, non-profit making Charity based in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area. Together with a few trustees and some very willing volunteers we manage the day to day running of the charity. It is our responsibility for rehoming these beautiful ex-racing greyhounds and since the 1990's when we began there have been many lucky greyhounds who have found a second bite at the cherry with a secure new life. Ex-racers make perfect pets even for the disabled. So come on . . . Have A Hound In Your Home . . . You Won't Regret It!