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Careg Llwyd, BRIDGEND, CF31 5BS

A public footpath passes along the eastern boundary of Broadlands, a Bridgend suburb, over a distance of approximately a kilometre. As it does so it also passes along the edge of an area of ancient woodland to its east (in this image, to the left).

The open area in the foreground lies between Newbridge Farm and the A48. Part of a faint path leading to an underpass beneath that road (situated behind the camera) can be seen running across the open ground. The ancient woodland in the image covers the steep slope of Craig-y-Parcau. Nearer the camera are trees on the opposite, east side of the River Ogmore. The woodland at Craig-y-Parcau is classed as Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland. This means that broadleaf woodland consisting mainly of native trees and shrubs is believed to have existed there for over 400 years - https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/ancient-woodland-inventory/?lang=en.

The more southerly of two sets of steps - approximately 300 metres apart - which descend to the side of the River Ogmore from the main path at the nature reserve.

A public footpath from New Inn Bridge, Merthyr Mawr heads north-eastwards towards Newbridge Fields and the centre of Bridgend. Here, as over its entire course, the path runs close to the River Ogmore. It may be noted, however, that due to the presence of trees and other vegetation views of the river are limited from much of the path to the north of the A 48. The sign seen in the image points back along a stretch of path towards Merthyr Mawr on which the walker passes through a small subway beneath the A 48, so avoiding a crossing of that busy road on foot, as sticking to the public footpath requires. This stretch of path rejoins the public footpath on the other (south) side of the A 48.

View through riverside woodland near Newbridge fields.

The fence in the image marks the eastern edge of housing at Broadlands, a suburb of Bridgend. An area of ancient woodland lies on the other, east side of the path.

The other side of the Ogmore River from Newbridge Fields lies Craig-y-Parcau Local Nature Reserve which contains a number of walking trails through the deciduous woodland. (Note that most are not suited to the mobility challenged being unsurfaced and including steep portions and steps in places.)

A kissing gate and standard metal gate are situated on the public footpath a short distance north of the A48.

A view from the more northerly of two sets of steps at Craig-y-Parcau Local Nature Reserve. These both descend to the side of the river from a path which runs relatively high up along the wooded slope on which the reserve is situated.

A view upstream from the area beside the river seen in Image Newbridge Fields lie just beyond the trees on the other side of the river.