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The Gnoll Estate









Set in an 18th century landscaped garden, Gnoll Country Park features lakes, recently restored formal cascades, a grotto, a coarse fishery, play area, adventure playground and visitor centre.

The visitor centre explores the history and evolution of the estate and visitors can enjoy beautiful lakeside and woodland walks with fantastic viewpoints at Mosshouse Reservoir and Cefn Morfudd. The Gnoll House stood on a terrace cut into the side of the hill overlooking the Town of Neath. Sadly neglected, it became dangerous and was demolished in 1957. In the 1980`s the lower walls were uncovered and restored. The extensive Cellars were cleared and parts roofed over.

Wrapping up warm, and heading off on a wonderful clear January Sunday,
these are a good selection of the pictures we took on our walk - I hope you enjoy them!
Richard, Rachel, James and Huw
Richard, Rachel, James and Huw
Through the Pine Woods
Through the Pine Woods
Tree Tops
Tree Tops
Stopping for a Chat!
Stopping for a Chat!
Mosshouse Reservoir
Mosshouse Reservoir
Mosshouse Reservoir
Mosshouse Reservoir
Part of the Informal Cascades
Part of the Informal Cascades
Huw
Huw
Mosshouse Reservoir
Mosshouse Reservoir
Walking through the Woods
Walking through the Woods
Woodland
Woodland
Fish Pond and Vistor Centre
Fish Pond and Vistor Centre
Discussing Pink Floyd
Discussing "Pink Floyd"
The Formal Cascades
The Formal Cascades
Playing Pooh-Sticks?
Playing Pooh-Sticks?
Rachel
Rachel