Notes on LODGE HOUSE at PENLLERGAER MANSION GARDENS, Swansea 2016

Having recently moved to Swansea it was with great surprise that an entrance to Penllergaer Woods was only a five minutes walk away. Although not large, this former picturesque mansion site is well worth a visit. The mansion itself was demolished in the early 1960's and was replaced with a red brick council building which is both huge and currently empty.
Amongst the woods are waterfalls, lakes and a labyrinth of paths. Also a much ruined but fascinating walled garden. A few ruins of lodge houses also remain along the carriage path and also this ruined house, difficult to reach due to the foliage.