☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
🌤️ Visiting this summer
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
6 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Free
🌲
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Free
🧺
Picnic day out
Moderate match
Nature reserve — public outdoor space
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Wales Coast Path (South Wales)Walking route▾
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
🚴
Cycling
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4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 88Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 88National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route514 m▾
Named routeRef 88Length 514 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route218 m▾
Named routeRef 88Length 218 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route35 m▾
Named routeRef 88Length 35 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
About this nature reserve
Flat Holm is a 34-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cardiff, South East Wales. The island serves as a habitat for numerous breeding seabirds and is also known for its diverse plant life, popular for educational visits and nature exploration.
