Parc Penglais
Situated on Penglais Hill at the north end of town, Parc Penglais offers peaceful woodland walks and excellent views of the town.
Parc Penglais is known for its abundant bluebells
Once part of the Penglais Estate, the woodland has been donated to the town by the University. A network of footpaths criss-cross the park which is a combination of beech woods and an old quarry.
The woodland is, as you'd expect, home to a range of wildlife with a reputation for fine displays of bluebells in the Spring. The park is worth a visit at any time of year, however, due to the fantastic views over the town. From the promenade to Penparcau, just about all of the town can be surveyed from the old quarry.
Ceredigion County Council designated Parc Penglais their first nature reserve in 1996.
Getting to the Park
Routes in to the park include:
- Pathway from grassed area at junction of Northgate Street and North Road
- Off Heol-y-Bryn Road, by lamp post - including via shortcuts from Trefor Road or Infirmary Road
- From Dan-y-Coed, Plas Penglais (opposite Penglais Campus) or Pentre Jane Morgan student village
Useful Information
- Location:
- Penglais Hill [Map]
- Open:
- Year-round