Follow Route Marked To Mosshouse Reservoir Gnoll Estate Country Park 3 . . About the walk This is a level 3 walk from the visitor centre to Mosshouse Reservoir within the grounds of the Gnoll Estate Country Park. The walk is through woodland and for much of the route it follows an old watercourse - originally constructed in the early 18th Century to supply water to the Guinea Pond and Fishpond. Visitors are less frequent in this part of the Estate so it provides a tranquil walk with opportunity to enjoy the woodland wildlife. The reservoir was constructed at the end of the l9th Century to provide additional water for the growing town of Neath. The path climbs steadily all the way to the reservoir, becoming steeper at the final section. The path is stone surfaced but can be rather muddy underfoot so stout footwear is advisable; there are several steps and wooden bridges to cross. Start at the Visitor Centre and follow the linear route marked ------ on the map. The route is signposted as along the way. Facilities The park offers a number of facilities and amenities, including toilets, which are accessible to disabled visitors. There is a cafe, outdoor seating area, children's play area and reception area where information and advice can be obtained from visitor centre staff. Location From the A465 at Neath follow the brown signs for the Gnoll Estate. More information: The Estate is open all year and offers free entry and car parking. The Visitor Centre opens at 1Oam daily and closes at 4.30pm during the winter, 7pm in summer. For more information telephone the Visitor Centre on 01639 635808. Bus Service - No. 153 / 163 Victoria Gardens to Fairyland Estate. . . 3 . . Location Number 8 Walk Category Level 3 Please note that these walks are only recommendations. You should consult your GP before starting any exercise regime. KEY:- Time: 45 mins Distance: 1400m Condition: Undulating Start Point: Visitor Centre Route Number: 3 Walk Category: Difficult - Level 3 Picnic Table Bench Seating Visitor Centre Car Park Fairyland Estate Golf Course Mosshouse Wood Forest Lodge Forest Lodge Fairyland Road Mosshouse Reservoir Mosshouse Reservoir Guinea Pond Car Park
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3. .
About the walkThis is a level 3 walk from the visitor centre to Mosshouse Reservoir within the grounds of the Gnoll Estate Country Park.
The walk is through woodland and for much of the route it follows an old watercourse - originally constructed in the early 18th Century to supply water to the Guinea Pond and Fishpond. Visitors are less frequent in this part of the Estate so it provides a tranquil walk with opportunity to enjoy the woodland wildlife.
The reservoir was constructed at the end of the l9th Century to provide additional water for the growing town of Neath.
The path climbs steadily all the way to the reservoir, becoming steeper at the final section.
The path is stone surfaced but can be rather muddy underfoot so stout footwear is advisable; there are several steps and wooden bridges to cross.
Start at the Visitor Centre and follow the linear route marked------ on the map. The route is signposted as along the way.
FacilitiesThe park offers a number of facilities and amenities, including toilets, which are accessible to disabled visitors. There is a cafe, outdoor seating area, children's play area and reception area where information and advice can be obtained from visitor centre staff.
LocationFrom the A465 at Neath follow the brown signs for the Gnoll Estate.
More information:The Estate is open all year and offers free entry and car parking.
The Visitor Centre opens at 1Oam daily and closes at 4.30pmduring the winter, 7pm in summer. For more informationtelephone the Visitor Centre on 01639 635808.
Bus Service - No. 153 / 163 Victoria Gardens to Fairyland Estate.
Start at the Visitor Centre and follow the linear route marked along the way..
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3Start at the Visitor Centre and follow the linear route marked
on the map. The route is signposted as along the way.Start at the Visitor Centre and follow the linear route marked
along the way...
LocationNumber 8
Walk Category
Level 3Please note that these walks are
only recommendations. You shouldconsult your GP before starting
any exercise regime.
KEY:-
Time:
45 mins
Distance:
1400m
Condition:U
ndulating
Start Point:Visitor Centre
Route N
umber:
3Walk Category:
Difficult - Level 3
Picnic Table
Bench SeatingVisitor Centre
Car Park
FairylandEstate
GolfCourse
Mosshouse W
ood
ForestLodgeForestLodge
Fairyland Road
Mosshouse
ReservoirM
osshouseReservoir
Guinea Pond
Car Park
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