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HOWARDIAN

11 ha

📷 Robin Drayton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Getting here

51.50342, -3.14592

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 163m away — 18 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

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

110 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
City Centre Hub (complete)Cycling route
Named routeRef CCLocal cycle route
Rhymney TrailCycling route
Named routeRef RTLocal cycle route
Route 8Cycling route
Named routeRef 8Local cycle route

About this nature reserve

Howardian is an 11-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cardiff, South East Wales. Composed mainly of woodlands, visitors can observe a variety of tree species, birds, and enjoy walking trails within a tranquil environment.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pond in Howardian Nature Reserve, Cardiff

📷 Robin Drayton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pond in Howardian Nature Reserve, Cardiff

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Roath ParkUrban park2.1 km→🌱Sophia GardensUrban park3.7 km→🌱Roath Botanic GardensUrban park2 km→🌱Friary GardensUrban park3.2 km→🌱Friary GardensUrban park3.2 km→🌱Bute ParkUrban park3.4 km→

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