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The Sandies

3 ha

📷 Gareth James · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

51.49443, -3.15193

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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
  • ☕Waterloo Tea — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Coot, Woodpigeon, Mute Swan +71 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Coot, Woodpigeon, Mute Swan +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly +67 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Wild Teasel, Himalayan Balsam, Grey-cushioned Grimmia +7 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Wild Teasel, Himalayan Balsam, Grey-cushioned Grimmia +7 more · last seen 2026

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

116 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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Near Roath Brook

📷 Gareth James · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Near Roath Brook

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Roath ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Sophia GardensUrban park2.9 km→🌱Roath Botanic GardensUrban park2 km→🌱Friary GardensUrban park2.3 km→🌱Friary GardensUrban park2.3 km→🌱Bute ParkUrban park2.6 km→

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