Discover the beauty and excitement of South Wales, with stunning untouched landscapes there is plenty to do and many places to visit close to Glynogwr Lodge.

Horse and Pony Trekking

If you are a horse or pony trekker then Glynogwr can even provide a place for your horse to stay ! We have a paddock, stables and feed ready for your horse to also enjoy a holiday with plenty of parking for your horse box.

History Treks

If you are interested in history then Glynogwr has many hidden secrets surrounding the area. In 1990 archaeologists unearthed an ancient axe, a knife and a small cross that read “Pro Anima Artorius” meaning For The Soul Of King Arthur. These finds came after a King Arthur Memorial stone had been discovered there. Historian Alan Wilson “This is the most ancient church in Britain according to very clear historical records”

Caving and Mountain Climbing

There are many untouched areas of Wales waiting to be discovered, Dimbath Rocks is less than 2 miles form the lodge, it is said to have once been a cave system were  the Celtic Princess used as a hide out when fighting the Normandy invaders in the 11th and 12th centuries, having quickly conquered the low lands the Celtic resistance started here, please seek professional guidance when venturing out.

Mountain biking and outdoor activities

We can also arrange other activities such as, golf, fishing, pony trekking, mountain bike hire, escorted motor bike rides around Wales, karting, off road 4×4, and much much more….we will provide a week full of activities and can provide pickup and drop off points to local activities.

Other places to visit…

Approximate drive times of other local attractions including;

• Heritage Coast (20 minutes)
• Bryngarw Country Park and renowned restaurant (10 minutes)
• Pony trekking/riding centres (25 minutes Ogmore-by-Sea beach)
• Rhondda Heritage Park (15 minutes)
• Para gliding (Bwlch Mountain 10 minutes)
• Numerous hiking/ mountain bike trails (Ogwr trails)
• Several trout fishing lakes (10-20 minutes)
• Numerous golf courses- (Celtic Manor, Royal Porthcawl, Vale of Glamorgan)
• Porthcawl funfair (25 minutes)
  
• Internationally renowned mountain bike centre (Afan Argoed 30 minutes)
  
• Rugby Millennium Stadium (35 minutes)
  
• Premiership football (Swansea 35 minutes)
  
• St Fagan’s Welsh Museum (30 minutes)
  
• Dan-yr-Ogwr caves (40 minutes)
  
• Brecon beacons National Park (40 minutes)
  
• Gower Peninsula National Park (45 minutes.)
  
• Shopping, Bridgend Designer outlet (10 minute.)
  
• Cardiff bay/St. David’s shopping centre (35 minutes)
•  PLUS much much more.