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Fairwater Park

26 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome26 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for House Sparrow and Woodpigeon
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 178m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — House Sparrow, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +55 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — House Sparrow, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +55 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, Harlequin Ladybird, Hornet Hoverfly +35 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wales Coast Path (South Wales)Walking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
Penrhys PilgrimageWalking route
Named route
Taff TrailWalking route88 km
Named routeLength 88 kmRegional walking route
Cambrian WayWalking route
Named routeNational walking route
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Cycling

142 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Ely TrailCycling route
Named routeRef ETLocal cycle route
Cardiff Bay TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
City Centre Hub (complete)Cycling route
Named routeRef CCLocal cycle route
Route 8Cycling route
Named routeRef 8Local cycle route
Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Cycleway 1 (Proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef CW1Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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