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614 (County of Glamorgan) Squadron
Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeInsects
Dogs welcome
Getting here
51.48726, -3.13167
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Mallard
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Mallard
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingToilets
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Coot +82 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Coot +82 more · last seen 2026
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Common Darter, Shrill Carder Bee +52 more · last seen 2025
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Wild Teasel, Grey-cushioned Grimmia +12 more · last seen 2026
Free
Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
Taff TrailWalking route88 km
Named routeLength 88 kmRegional walking route
Cambrian WayWalking route
Named routeNational walking route
Wales Coast Path (South Wales)Walking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
🚴Cycling
128 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Lôn Las Cymru (South)Cycling route
Named routeRef 8National Cycle Network
Ely TrailCycling route
Named routeRef ETLocal cycle route
Cardiff Bay TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Route 88Cycling route
Named routeRef 88National Cycle Network
City Centre Hub (complete)Cycling route
Named routeRef CCLocal cycle route
Rhymney TrailCycling route
Named routeRef RTLocal cycle route
Wildlife to spot
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