Glyn Bach Garden, Efailwen, Pembrokeshire
Details
Accessibility
In 2021 the owners are devising a map showing the best routes for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Disabled visitors can park immediately beside the Alpine rockery at the entrance to the garden. The areas from the rockery and east of the house towards the wildlife pond are mainly level. There is a grass Causeway with a gentle slope which leads from near the wildlife pond up to the woodland area. The owners will put out additional modern portable chairs to supplement the existing benches around the garden to assist disabled visitors.
Brief description
The garden is a labour of love by its owners, Carole and Pete Whittaker, who have published a very informative website about their garden, including even a section about their dog Freddie. They bought the property from the late Len Elvins (who is remembered by a plaque in the woodland area of 4 acres), and have extensively developed the 2 acres of garden (which slopes above the house) which leads up to the woodland area. The garden is in a frost pocket, so the Collection of Monarda is protected before being put out and is best seen in August.
"As we avoid using chemicals, Glyn Bach is absolutely full of wildlife https://www.glynbachgardens.co.uk/wildlife
https://www.glynbachgardens.co.uk/about : Glyn Bach once belonged to the nearby Gilfach slate quarry and the house was divided into two small properties, one for the Quarry manager and one for the quarry foreman.
The house is immediately surrounded by wide slate and stone walls which incorporate about 2 acres of cultivated garden. This, in turn, is surrounded by 4 acres of woodland, scrub, bog and a large pond. The garden also includes outcrops of slate and bluestone (of Stonehenge fame). The whole property occupying a low hill beside the Eastern Cleddau river.
Birdlife is plentiful and visitors have included Ring Ouzel, Blackcap, Whitethroat and spotted flycatcher. Residents include Tawny owls, Greater spotted woodpeckers, Marsh tits, Treecreepers, Nuthatches, Pied and Grey wagtails."
Address
Glyn Bach Gardens,
Glyn Bach, Efailwen, Clunderwen, Pembs, SA66 7JP
Phone
01994 419104
Website
https://www.glynbachgardens.co.uk/visit
Directions
"Situated just over a mile north-west from the village of Efailwen, which is 8m N of Narberth, and 15m S of Cardigan.
About 1m N of Efailwen turn W off A478 at Glandy Cross garage, follow signs for 1m towards Llangolman and Pont Hywel Bridge. Glyn Bach is situated on L before 'road narrows' sign, as it goes down a hill towards Pont Hywel Bridge and crosses the border into Pembrokeshire." OS SN 130274
Opening Times
"Open for Plant Heritage by appointment from 1st May 2021 to 5th September 2021 (£5 per person, free for Plant Heritage members and children) for our National Collection under Plant Heritage. 50% of our takings are donated to this very worthwhile charity; the remaining 50% supports our National Collection of Monarda", and also a National Gardens Scheme open day (please see https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/31571 )
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Directions to Efailwen (Carmarthenshire; Then follow the Directions given above) with public transport:
The following transport lines have routes that pass near Efailwen: Bus: 430 Cardigan - Narberth via Cilgerran, Crymych https://bustimes.org/services/430-cardigan-narberth-via-cilgerran-crymych-2
https://moovitapp.com/index/en-gb/public_transportation-Efailwen-Wales-site_51780331-2107
https://www.geopunk.co.uk/locality/E0035998
Amenities
At Glandy Cross garage
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
Llangolman Nursery, Llangolman, Pembrokeshire
717 metres*
St Dogmael's Church, Mynachlogddu, Pembrokeshire
835 metres*
Llangolman and the Surrounding Rural Area, Pembrokeshire
1,341 metres*
The Cross Inn, Glandy Cross Village, Carmarthenshire
1,427 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.