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Parkwood
 

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Parkwood is one of the FC's natural woodlands on the Gower Peninsula which has some splendid examples of mature Oak and Ash among some conifer trees which provide striking colour displays in the Autumn months. The walks start off in open areas where the colours can be viewed for a short distance before continuing your walk into the woods to enjoy them from within.

How to get there:

Park Mill is the nearest town or village.

Turn right half a mile past Parkmill.

OS Grid Reference: SS538897

Start your visit from:

Parkmill Autumn Colours leaf icon
A bag of locally produced charcoal

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingHorse Riding
horse riding

Permit only. For further information please contact the local area manager on 01639 710221.

Contact:

Andy Wills
Area Manager
0845 6040845
e-mail: andy.wills@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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What's of interest
At this site charcoal kilns are still used to produce charcoal from the thinnings and coppice.

What else is here
In Parkwood there is also
wild woods
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