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Cosmeston Lakes Country Park

231 ha

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome231 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Great Crested Grebe and Coot
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground 230m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Picnic spotPlayground

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Great Crested Grebe, Coot, Redwing +73 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Great Crested Grebe, Coot, Redwing +73 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wales Coast Path (South Wales)Walking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
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Cycling

44 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
Port Road CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Lôn Las Cymru (South)Cycling route
Named routeRef 8National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route495 m
Named routeRef 88Length 495 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Western Lake, Cosmeston Lakes Country Park

Western Lake, Cosmeston Lakes Country Park

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