Crymlyn Bog National Nature Reserve, near Swansea. Free entry

Details

Accessibility

The car park has a firm, sloping surface, and from it there is a standard sized gate which leads to a sloping path, which is muddy, to the main boardwalk trail.

There is a sloping firm path from the car park up to the visitor centre building.

Brief description

"Crymlyn Bog is the largest lowland fen in Wales and its extensive reed and sedge beds are home to a wide variety of wetland plants, birds and insects.

The best way to experience this National Nature Reserve is to walk the trails which include boardwalks through the heart of the fen.

Crymlyn Bog is one of the most important wetland sites in Europe and its survival is remarkable considering its location next to industrialised Swansea.

Over the years, its neighbours have included an oil refinery, power station and rubbish tip, together with numerous coal mines and other industrial works, and yet the bog has remained largely intact.

Nearby is the slightly smaller National Nature Reserve of Pant y Sais, where there is a short boardwalk accessible for wheelchair users."

Near Bon-y-maen, Swansea SA1 7BG

Email

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Phone

0300 065 3000

Website

https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/south-west-wales/crymlyn-bog-nnr/?lang=en

Directions

"The car park for Crymlyn Bog is accessed by narrow roads from the Fabian Way (A483 dual carriageway). It is one mile (1.6 kilometres) from the A483.

The reserve is in the county of Swansea. Ordnance Survey map: Crymlyn Bog is on Ordnance Survey (OS) map 165. The OS grid reference is SS 685 942.

Directions: 

From Swansea city centre: follow the A483 (Fabian Way) east out of the city centre towards Cardiff. Pass a large retail park and cross over the river. 100 metres after the junction for the Fabian Way Park and Ride, turn left immediately after the BMW service garage and by the Mile End pub. Follow this road (Wern Terrace) and turn right at the T junction with Tir John Road. Follow this narrow lane, bearing left at the entrance to the civic amenity site onto Dinam Road. After ½ mile, the car park is on the right.

From M4: Exit on Junction 42 onto A483 (Fabian Way) to Swansea city centre. Pass Swansea University’s Bay Campus on the left and then turn right at junction for Fabian Way Park and Ride. Turn around in the Park and Ride and rejoin the A483 travelling east back towards the M4. Turn left after 100m (immediately after the BMW service garage and by the Mile End pub). Follow this road (Wern Terrace) and turn right at the T junction with Tir John Road. Follow this narrow lane, bearing left at the entrance to the civic amenity site. After ½ mile, the car park is on the right."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

"The car park barrier is locked overnight. The visitor centre is only open for pre-booked visits or events."

Transport

There is a bus service to Port Tennant, about half a mile away.

For details of public transport visit the Traveline Cymru website.

Amenities

"Parking is free of charge. The car park barrier is locked overnight. Overnight parking is not permitted."