This reserve in South Wales is a haven for wildlife and nature lovers, boasting a diverse range of habitats including grasslands, wetlands, and woodlands. The reserve is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including rare and endangered species such as the marsh fritillary butterfly and the lesser horseshoe bat. Visitors can explore the reserve's many trails, including the popular Kenfig Pool Trail, which takes you on a journey through the reserve's unique landscapes and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The reserve also features a visitor centre, which provides information on the local wildlife and offers interactive exhibits and activities for all ages.
The car park QR code for payments does not work. You can only pay at the exit using the machine around the corner of the main facility building. Apart from this little downside, the Kenfig Natural Reserve Centre is a wonderful place to visit! There are lots of walking paths available for a relaxing stroll through nature. It's also horse-friendly, so you can enjoy the trails with your equine friends. The site offers food, toilets, and a sitting area, making it convenient for visitors to spend a whole day exploring and enjoying the outdoors. Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk or a place to picnic, Kenfig has everything you need!
Very nice place to take a long walk, lots of wildlife and many paths to explore. Beautiful scenery, long walk to the beach but definitely worth it. A real shame about the dog eggs everywhere and really spoils an amazing area. There was plenty of parking, but it was a quiet weekday, so may get busier over the weekends. Also a small shop near the carpark selling a good selection of snacks, drinks and icecream.
I visited on a weekday outside of school holidays in Spring. The beach itself is stunning. It was so empty with vast amounts of sand, there weren't too many unstable rocks to navigate once at the edge of the beach. The nature reserve... I looked at the map but I missed the sign with the main path to the beach so got lost in the dunes for a while. The reserve could do with having more signs within the main reserve so you don't end up going down unwalkable routes by accident. If you don't miss the sign there is a large path that runs around the edge of the fence to the nature reserve. I didn't walk it but as I was nearly back at the car park I spotted it and the sign to lead you there. If you don't enjoy adventuring and potentially getting lost I suggest you take that path... Having said that you see more wildlife and secluded areas if you go through the reserve and the dunes themselves. Toilets were open despite it being a random weekday - I don't find this to always be the case when I visit places.
Stay to the beach area if it has rained as it can get very boggy with trails blocked and not able to pass. The beach walk is great for walkers, dog walkers and sports people. The walk takes about 30 min to the beach from the carpark. Always recommend to our guests to visit.
Lovely morning walk in wales, with some random bush exploring. Still pretty waterlogged off the beaten track, but plenty of wildlife making appearances now. Amazing for bird spotting and stroll along the beach.
Stunning place to walk your dog, with an interesting history - Kenfig Pool is Glamorgans largest natural lake you know. And while there are a few different accounts of how exactly it was formed, it doesn't really matter much cause all you need to know is that it's gorgeous.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public toilet
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
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The car park QR code for payments does not work. You can only pay at the exit using the machine around the corner of the main facility building. Apart from this little downside, the Kenfig Natural Reserve Centre is a wonderful place to visit! There are lots of walking paths available for a relaxing stroll through nature. It's also horse-friendly, so you can enjoy the trails with your equine friends. The site offers food, toilets, and a sitting area, making it convenient for visitors to spend a whole day exploring and enjoying the outdoors. Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk or a place to picnic, Kenfig has everything you need!
Very nice place to take a long walk, lots of wildlife and many paths to explore. Beautiful scenery, long walk to the beach but definitely worth it. A real shame about the dog eggs everywhere and really spoils an amazing area. There was plenty of parking, but it was a quiet weekday, so may get busier over the weekends. Also a small shop near the carpark selling a good selection of snacks, drinks and icecream.
I visited on a weekday outside of school holidays in Spring. The beach itself is stunning. It was so empty with vast amounts of sand, there weren't too many unstable rocks to navigate once at the edge of the beach. The nature reserve... I looked at the map but I missed the sign with the main path to the beach so got lost in the dunes for a while. The reserve could do with having more signs within the main reserve so you don't end up going down unwalkable routes by accident. If you don't miss the sign there is a large path that runs around the edge of the fence to the nature reserve. I didn't walk it but as I was nearly back at the car park I spotted it and the sign to lead you there. If you don't enjoy adventuring and potentially getting lost I suggest you take that path... Having said that you see more wildlife and secluded areas if you go through the reserve and the dunes themselves. Toilets were open despite it being a random weekday - I don't find this to always be the case when I visit places.
Stay to the beach area if it has rained as it can get very boggy with trails blocked and not able to pass. The beach walk is great for walkers, dog walkers and sports people. The walk takes about 30 min to the beach from the carpark. Always recommend to our guests to visit.
Lovely morning walk in wales, with some random bush exploring. Still pretty waterlogged off the beaten track, but plenty of wildlife making appearances now. Amazing for bird spotting and stroll along the beach.
Stunning place to walk your dog, with an interesting history - Kenfig Pool is Glamorgans largest natural lake you know. And while there are a few different accounts of how exactly it was formed, it doesn't really matter much cause all you need to know is that it's gorgeous.
