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Insole Gardens

7 ha

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PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and House Sparrow
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • The Potting Shed Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParkingPicnic spot

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, House Sparrow, Blackbird +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, House Sparrow, Blackbird +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Harlequin Ladybird, Hornet Hoverfly +43 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

café, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

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

151 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
Enfys 34Cycling route
Named routeRef 34Local cycle route
Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Insole Court Cardiff – side view with gardens

Insole Court Cardiff – side view with gardens

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