Penglais Nature Park, Nature reserve in Aberystwyth, Wales.
The 11-hectare woodland reserve includes walking trails, wildlife observation areas, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking Aberystwyth town and Cardigan Bay.
Established in 1995, the park transformed a former quarry from the 1800s and surrounding woodland that belonged to the Richardes family estate.
The park earned recognition as the first nature reserve in Ceredigion and remains the only UNESCO Man and Biosphere urban reserve in Wales.
Visitors can access multiple paths and informational signs throughout the park, with additional details available from Ceredigion County Council's Environmental Services Department.
During spring, the woodland floor transforms with extensive bluebell displays, while the elevated position provides views across the entire town to the promenade.
GPS coordinates: 52.41930,-4.07200
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:58
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