Brynmenyn Area
Bryngarw Country
Park
We are very close to Bryngarw Country
Park where you can walk through unspoilt woods, enjoy
the beauty of the River Garw before it joins the Ogmore
River, there are also fantastic gardens within those
woods together with a children’s activity park
and barbeque area for those who want to make a meal of
it. To top off the visit you can have coffee on
the lawns at Bryngarw House.
The Garw Valley Railway
This is an ongoing project and the
organisers hope to run a train between Pontycymmer and
Bryngarw Country Park by Easter 2009! click here to visit their website.
Parc Slip Nature Reserve
This is a beautiful Reserve where
there are several small walks and you can see nature
blossoming all around. For the more experienced
walker you can also join the 10 mile Ogmore Ridgewalk. .
Cycle Tracks
The Garw Valley Community Route starts
at Bryngarw Country Park and is an 8 mile track through
the beautiful Garw Valley. We also have, running
behind our house, the Ogmore Valley Community Cycle Route
which is also an 8 mile track and takes you all the way
to Nantymoel. The Ogmore Valley Community Route
also forms part of The Celtic Trial and is National Route
4.
Lakeside Farm
Park
This is a working hill farm and freshwater
fishing centre which is stocked with best quality rainbow
trout. There is also a lot here for children
including a children’s fishing pond, outdoor activity
centre and a range of small animals to see. click here to visit their website.
Walkers/Ramblers
The Ogwr Ridgeway Walk (15 miles/24KM)
runs very close to New Station House Bed & Breakfast
or there are lots of walks around the Bridgend area showing
the variety on offer here or the Bridgend Circular Walk
(20 miles/32 KM) where you can walk around Bridgend in
several stages over a number of days.
Coity Castles & Tondu
Ironworks
Just two of the historical sites in
Bridgend County. We have an enormous amount of
history in this area to investigate.
Bridgend Designer Outlet and
Odeon Complex
This is full of top names such as
Jaeger, Clarks, Kurt Muller, Bench, French Connection,
Remington, The Professional Cookware Company, to name
but a few. Lots on hand for those who enjoy retail
therapy with a variety of restaurants for a tasty bite
in between shops! The Odeon Complex has six cinemas
showing all the current films.
Beaches
The Glamorgan Heritage Coast, just
a short drive away, provides miles of fantastic beaches
for your enjoyment and Porthcawl is a lovely seaside
town and supplies a variety of beaches for your enjoyment.
To get more information follow these links www.visitbridgend.com or www.visitwales.com
