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Cowbridge Physic Gardens

1 ha

📷 Mick Lobb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsFamilyPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.46191, -3.45118

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Canada Goose
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • ☕Happy Days — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidPlayground

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Canada Goose, Blackbird +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground, café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Canada Goose, Blackbird +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Azure Damselfly, Tanytarsini +141 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

26 public paths nearby

Public paths
Tyla Rhosyrpublic footpath · 137 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 137 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Llwynheligpublic footpath · 122 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 122 mPath type: service
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 88Cycling route
Named routeRef 88National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 888Cycling route
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Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 888Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6 km
Named routeRef 88Length 6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route8.6 km
Named routeRef 888Length 8.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 88Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Physic Garden - Cowbridge

📷 Mick Lobb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Physic Garden - Cowbridge

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