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Cosmeston Lakes

82 ha

Plan your visit

PicnicFamilyPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome82 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground — 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; Country park — good for group day out

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area; Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Wildlife

Country park — managed habitat

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 4 public paths nearby

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

50 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 Quarry: Cosmeston Lakes

Western Quarry: Cosmeston Lakes

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