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Mansion Court, BRIDGEND, CF31 5EY

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 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.

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 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.

This path runs alongside the River Ogmore – just out of shot to the right – between two sets of steps which descend from/climb to the main footpath at the nature reserve.

Viewed across the River Ogmore from Newbridge Fields, a few of the trees at Craig-y-parcau, an oak and ash woodland and Local Nature Reserve in Bridgend. The woodland extends for approximately 750 metres along a steep slope on the west side of the river, and is classed as ancient woodland.

View through riverside woodland near Newbridge fields.

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.

There is an extensive leisure area here on the edge of the town and beside the river.

The main path at the nature reserve, from which two sets of steps descend to the side of the River Ogmore. The woodland which makes up the reserve consists of ash and oak trees, and is an area of Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland.