Cwm du Glen

Some footpaths are closed because it's dangerous, but I walk on most of it anyway to get to the pretty waterfall. But you can see the section that's dangerous from said waterfall and that's the bit I don't go on. It's crumbling underneath. Rest is scrambly, but fun if you're an adventurous walker

Lovely walk. Quite challenging in parts but beautiful. Our Frenchie had a lovely time!

A lovely walk that you really wouldn't know was there. Easy to get to but it's very rustic so sturdy boots and good balance required. Dog-friendliness: Great fun for dogs

Just down the road from Beudy and Ysgubor Tawe cottages

Regularly walk the dogs here as it's usually nice and quiet. Variety of sights to see, including the location of the previous Glanrhyd House, Gardens and the old swimming pool plus Cwm Du Glen waterfall. Simply beautiful

This is a lovely walk. There is nearby parking and a pleasant walk up the river. You also have walks up both sides of the valley, the left side (with Pontardawe behind you) climbs up to the old house grounds. There is a public right of way climbing from the ground almost up to the top of the mountain..A short walk on a quiet country lane will get you up onto the common with spectacular views over Mumbles and down the Swansea valley. This walk is only really suitable for sure footed hikers. Respect the countryside. Pick up after your dog, and take your litter home with you.

I liked this place. Unexpected beauty and history combined. I deducted one star because the upkeep is poor.

What an unexpected pleasure and gem. This place is a little tucked out of they way, but well worth looking this nature reserve out. Set away from the main road through Pontardawe, access can be difficult and one should wear sturdy footwear and take care, especially when it is wet. Some paths can at best be described as permissive and the gradients steep and uneven in places. Any venture into this estate and plantation and you will be rewarded with a great varied selection of flora and fauna and many interesting trees in the plantation area. There are also remains of the manor house and swimming pool to be found.

Beautiful and mysterious arboretum and wilderness which has taken over the remnants of a long-gone local industrialist's house and estate. Just above the Upper Clydach river with riverside walks.

The best walk in Pontardawe with a bit of history in the Glanrhyd Plantation the remains of the Gilbertson's House, big people from the steel industry in Pontardawe

Hidden Gem in beautiful South Wales. Amazing landscape in a busy spot. Enjoyed the green. Nearby free parking and easy walk along the river.

Very nice place to take the dog for a quick spin. It was a bit muddy but nothing to hairy.

Beautiful place to go walking, car parks nearby

Street parking, steep steps down to water and very hard forest trek to large waterfall, smaller falls easy to reach

A1 .park ur car by home bargains go to ponty cross walk up country walk have a coffee in 1 of the cafe

A beautiful walk. Not too challenging and you can't get lost. Amazing to think this was someone's land many years ago. There is even the remnants of a swimming pool there from the old house.

An escape from busy life. Beautiful place to explore; able to listen to the birds and wonder at the waterfalls !

Nice little walk with the kids and dogs

This is a lovely place to appreciate creation from. A short walk down a path from the roadside and you are in a shaded glen next next to a river which features shallow undulating waterfalls. You cross a short bridge and turn immediately right and ascend about 200 feet to the plantation itself. Here you walk along shaded tree lined paths reading the signs along the way which explain what is planted and where the old house and gardens once stood. Look out for the old swimming pool and the Sekoia tree whose spongey bark you can hug. A small walk of about an hours duration. Best to go on a hot sunny day as it is quite cool in the shade.

I walk here all the time with my sister's dog. It's a well laid out path and there steps up to the plantation where you can walk around. The only thing I will say is that it could use a tidy up, it's becoming a little overgrown in parts. Particularly the path nearing the entrance into it.

Nice place. Don't set it on fire otherwise you are human scum