Afan Forest Park – Visitor Centre, near Port Talbot
Main starting point for mountain bike and walking...
The recent strong winds took a significant toll on our sites.
We’re continuing to assess the damage, but this will take some time.
We may close the car park and other facilities at short notice whilst we undertake recovery operations.
You should always follow any instructions given by signs or local staff including any trail diversions or closures, and beware of the danger of falling trees or branches.
Coedmor is one of the last remnants of a huge forest which existed into medieval times.
The forest was gradually cleared for agriculture and only the woodlands in the steep gorge of the river Teifi survived.
Coedmor is now a National Nature Reserve to protect these rare gorge oak woodlands and their wildlife.
There is a short path down through the gorge to the river.
Look out for the information panel at the start of the trail.
Find out about walking trail grades.
Follow the short but steep path down through the humid and steep-sided gorge to the bank of the river Teifi.
Coedmor is a National Nature Reserve.
National Nature Reserves are places with some of the very finest examples of wildlife habitats and geological features.
The landscape and wildlife varies depending on which time of year you visit – here’s what to look out for.
There are over 70 National Nature Reserves in Wales.
Find out more about National Nature Reserves.
The gardens of Coedmor Mansion were laid out in the Picturesque style in the 19th century and are now part of Coedmor National Nature Reserve.
The mansion is privately owned but you can walk through the gardens and discover the old features, exotic trees and shrubs.
The gardens are set in a relatively level area of the reserve within the woodland above the steep gorge.
Paths with steps and bridges go through the woodland and there is a platform with a view of the river through the trees.
To visit the gardens at Coedmor Mansion, continue along the road from the lay-by at the start of the Gorge Walk for ¼ mile. Just before the road turns sharply left, continue straight ahead onto a track. Drive carefully along this track for ¼ mile to the small parking area for the gardens – look out for the sign with a map and information about what to see.
Please respect the privacy of the mansion house's residents and avoid areas marked as private.
We want you to return home safely after your visit here.
You are responsible for your own safety as well as the safety of any children and animals with you during your visit.
Please note:
For advice and tips to help you plan your visit here go to Visiting our places safely.
See the top of this webpage for details of any planned closures or other changes to visitor facilities here.
For your safety, always follow instructions from staff and signs including those for trail diversions or closures.
We may divert or close trails whilst we undertake maintenance work or other operations and we may need to close other visitor facilities temporarily.
In extreme weather, we may close facilities at short notice due to the risk of injury to visitors and staff.
You may need permission from us to organise an event or to carry out some activities on our land.
Check if you are allowed to use our land.
Coedmor National Nature Reserve is 2 miles south east of Cardigan.
The postcode is SA43 2LG.
Please note that this postcode may not take you to the car park if you use a sat nav or navigation app.
We suggest you follow the directions below or use the Google map on this page which has a pin on the car park’s location.
From Cardigan take the A484 towards Carmarthen.
After just over 1 mile, turn right at the crossroads onto an unnamed road that soon becomes singletrack.
Continue for another ½ mile and the small lay-by at the start of the Gorge Walk is on the right - look out for the sign with a map and information about what to see.
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The Ordnance Survey (OS) grid reference for the for the lay-by at the start of the Gorge Walk is SN 196 445 (Explorer Map 198 or OL 35).
The nearest mainline railway station is in Clunderwen.
For details of public transport go to the Traveline Cymru website.
There is a small lay-by on the minor road at the start of the Gorge Walk.
Parking is free of charge.
Overnight parking is not permitted.
There are no staff at this location.
Contact our customer team for general enquiries during office hours, Monday to Friday.