Parc Penallta

Carved from a former coal tip, Penallta offers the visitor spectacular views across the county borough from the high point observatory. You won’t be able to miss ‘Sultan’ the pit pony, the UK’s largest figurative earth sculpture. Three waymarked trails guide visitors though woodland and grasslands where Skylarks and Lapwings breed. Take a stroll through Penallta Marsh, dotted with anthills and see if you can spot the butterflies or enjoy the boardwalk and willow tunnel in the wetlands area. Punctuated with sculptures, there is always a surprise around the corner at Penallta. Cyclists can also get onto Route 47 of the National Cycle Network and cycle in safety to Sirhowy Valley Country Park in the East or join up with the Taff Trail in the West. There is a small education / visitor centre with toilets for use by visiting school groups. Please call for details.

Facilities

· Art (Public)
· Healthy walking route
· Waymarked trails
· Cycle route
· Bridleway
· Parking

How to get there

Location: Google maps

By Bus:

Service C16 - Caerphilly to Nelson Service C17 - Bargoed to Caerphilly

By car: From Ystrad Mynach follow the signs to Penallta Industrial Estate. The entrance and car park is located midway between Ystrad Mynach and Gelligaer on Penalltau Road.

By train: From Ystrad Mynach station follow the access road to the A472. Turn left and walk 100m along the road. The park is signposted on the other side of the road. From Hengoed Station follow Route 47 - The Celtic Trail for 2 miles west to Parc Penallta.

By bike: Route 47 - The Celtic Trail - runs through the park.

Please call Parc Penallta on 01443 816853 for further information.

E-mail the Countryside and Landscape Service to request a free Parc Penallta leaflet.