Clyne Gardens
Postcode: SA3 5BA
Clyne Gardens is a fantastic park with plenty to offer dog walkers. It takes about 40 minutes to circumnavigate the gardens and there are plenty of seats and viewing points to rest up en route. The Woodman Pub located on the Mumbles Road, at the southern end of the gardens has parking and a beer garden where dogs are welcome. This is a very busy restaurant and there is limited space for dogs inside. it can be very busy at weekends and peak periods. Water bowls and free biscuits are readily available.
Clyne Gardens is a well established park near Blackpill and Mumbles. This is an extremely scenic destination that offer both variety and interest to visitors. It takes about 40 minutes to circumnavigate the grounds, there is a portable tea room that offers dog treats including doggy ice cream. Adjacent to the park is the Woodman Pub that is also dog friendly. The main entrance to the park is close to the Woodman Pub on the Mumbles Road. The car park is is split between public spaces and those reserved for The Woodman. If you intend to visit the Pub for a drink or meal then you are required to register your vehicle registration at the bar. (There is a 3 hour limit). Public spaces are free, but it can get busy as it is often used by families visiting the Blackpill lido that located on the seafront. There are toilets in the park. The park is well maintained throughout the year,
Clyne Gardens is set in beautiful rolling parklands with spectacular views over Swansea Bay. The gardens are internationally famous for its superb collections of Rhododendrons, Pieris and Enkianthus.
History: William Graham Vivian bought Clyne Castle in 1860. He spent a lot of time and money on it. He planted three important trees in front of the Castle. His nephew Algernon, known as "The Admiral," owned the estate from 1921 to 1952 and it is he who is mostly responsible for developing the gardens to how they look today. The Admiral sent people to get plants from other countries. Many of the rhododendrons in Clyne still have numbers from the collectors who found them. He added a Japanese Bridge, the Admiral's Tower, and the Gazebo.
The Admiral had famous visitors at the Castle, like the Prince who later became King Edward VIIIThe oak woodland in the gardens is a leftover part of a forest from a long time ago. The tallest Magnolia tree in Britain, called 'Magnolia campbellii var. alba,' is here.
Outstanding features
Bog garden
Bluebell wood
Gazebo
Japanese bridge
Heather beds
Small dogs graves
Joy cottage
Italian bridge
Wild flower meadow
Azalea gardens
Clyne Chapel
The tower
The Travelling Tea Rooms
Facilities: There are bathrooms, including ones for disabled people, near the main entrance. Just follow the main path up the hill, and you'll find them on the right.
Getting In: The gates to Clyne Gardens are always open, so you can go in anytime.
Walking: Some paths in Clyne are steep, so they might be hard for wheelchairs and strollers. There are steps in some places, but not on the main path.
Driving: From the city center, go west on Oystermouth Road (A4067). Turn right at the Woodman pub and then right into the parking lot. There's limited parking and disabled parking by the main entrance, near the Woodman pub on Mumbles Road. You can also find more parking on Westport Avenue, off Mayals Road.
Bus: There's a bus stop by the Woodman pub. You can take buses 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 14, 14A, 37 from Swansea Quadrant bus station. Groups and coaches need to arrange visits ahead of time.
Buddy’s Dog Friendly Guide - A quick stroll through the park followed by biscuits and beer at the ‘Woody’
Facilities
There is a convenient portable Tea & Coffee outlet situated approximately 200 metres from the Blackpill entrance. Operating every day, this outlet also offers a selection of delectable ice cream and cake. Moreover, they even provide provisions for our beloved furry companions. Close by there is a block housing toilet facilities, including ones for disabled individuals.
The Woodman Pub and Restaurant
