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Garwnant Visitor Centre

About Garwnant Visitor Centre

The site is now open once again following the bad weather, but due to the recent cold spell there is no water on site, so no toilets working at the moment. The problem should be rectified shortly.

Please note there are no cafe facilities available at present.

How to get there:

Garwnant Visitor Centre is in Coed Taf Fawr which is part of Brecon Beacons National Park Forests. Merthyr Tydfil is the nearest town or village.

Garwnant is situated just off the A470 5 miles north of Merthyr Tydfil. It is well sign posted from the A470.

It can be found on OS Landranger Map 160 and Outdoor Leisure 12.

Public Transport is provided by Stagecoach 0870 6082608. There is also a Beacons Bus Service which runs on Bank Holidays and Sundays throughout the summer -Tel. 01873 853254

OS Grid Reference: SO 003 132
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Courtyard area at Garwnant visitor centre near Merthyr Tydfil South Wales

Activities

Picnic
Walking Wern Walk
Willow walk
Cycling There is no cycle hire at present in Garwnant.
Garwnant Cycle Trail
Educational Schools and Community Groups! Come and join the Ranger and explore the forests around Garwnant. Educational and fun visits tailored for all needs.
Fishing Permits available for fishing on the Brecon Beacons Reservoirs via the ticket machine only at weekends or via ticket machine or Welsh Water Wardens during weekdays. PERMITS ARE NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FORESTRY COMMISSION.
Orienteering Three orienteering routes of varying ability, yellow, orange and green routes.
Play Area Forest Frenzy is a low rope assault course. Recommended ages 7-15. There is also a new play area for under 7s.
Other Activities The long distance Taff Trail from Cardiff to Brecon passes through the centre, offering a diversity of splendid views.

Contact:

Llanymddyfri Office

0300 068 0300
e-mail: llanymddyfri@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

No open access for horses except recognised bridlepaths - see horse link.For health and safety reasons we discourage de-boxing of horses in Garwnant at busy times. For alternative horse riding sites contact Llanymddyfri office on 0300 068 0300

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