{"id":18712,"date":"2025-10-31T16:18:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T16:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T14:39:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T14:39:33","slug":"cardiff-city-walks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/cardiff-city-walks\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff City Walks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_bbdeddc59e0e0acf0e64467c71a54a01\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/places-to-go\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlaces to go\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/nature\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNature\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/uk-city-walks\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUK City Walks\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCardiff City Walks\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Amy Matthews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2025-10-31T16:18:35+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">October 31, 2025<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t12 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bute-park-hi.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"Bute Park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bute-park-hi.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bute-park-hi-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bute-park-hi-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bute-park-hi-768x301.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_f9101843a530c8221ed5510e2fc963e9\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-green-escapes-in-and-around-cardiff\">Green Escapes in and Around Cardiff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding nature to walk through in a city might seem like a challenge, but Cardiff makes it easy. With its mix of green parks, riverside paths, and coastal escapes, the city offers plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors without straying far from the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From tranquil woodlands and historic gardens to wetlands rich in wildlife, Cardiff\u2019s landscape blends natural beauty with accessibility. Whether you&#8217;re after a peaceful lunchtime stroll or a longer walk, there are countless places to stretch your legs and reconnect with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This collection highlights some of the best spots to explore on foot, both within the city and just beyond its edges. While many are within easy reach of the centre, a few are perfect for a day trip or a change of scenery. All are accessible by public transport, making it easy for anyone to discover the walking opportunities Cardiff has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unable to make it to Cardiff, for similar walking inspiration in and around other city centres, <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/uk-city-walks\/\">take a look at other locations in our city walks s<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/uk-city-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/uk-city-walks\/\">ries<\/a>. Below are a few of the cities included in our series:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_a21921f087625760513f6e13932b1cb4\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/walks-in-london-exploring-urban-nature\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tLondon City Walks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/oxford-city-walks\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tOxford City Walks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/bath-city-walks\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBath City Walks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/manchester-city-walks\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tManchester City Walks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/liverpool-city-walks\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tLiverpool City Walks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/walks-in-edinburgh-exploring-urban-nature\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tEdinburgh City Walks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-are-the-best-city-walks-in-cardiff\">Where are the best city walks in Cardiff?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bute-park\">Bute Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bute-park.jpg\" alt=\"Bute Park\" class=\"wp-image-18730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bute-park.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bute-park-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bute-park-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bute-park-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bute Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Law Courts Stop RJ<br><strong>Nearest train station<\/strong>: Cardiff Central<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucked behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiffcastle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cardiff Castle<\/a> and stretching along the River Taff, <a href=\"https:\/\/bute-park.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bute Park<\/a> is a 138 acre expanse of landscaped parkland and arboretum that offers a rich blend of history and urban nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally the private grounds of the Bute family, the park was designed in the late 19th century by Andrew Pettigrew, head gardener to the 3rd Marquess of Bute. It was gifted to the people of Cardiff in 1947 and has since become a cherished public space. The park is now a Grade I listed historic landscape, home to over 2,000 catalogued trees, including many \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treeregister.org\/champion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Champion Trees<\/a>\u201d \u2013 the largest of their species in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bute Park is a haven for walkers, runners, and nature lovers. The park features a network of self-guided trails, including the Champion Tree Trail and the River Trail, which follows the Taff and offers a tranquil escape from the city\u2019s bustle. Families can enjoy the woodland play trail, while nature enthusiasts might spot otters, woodpeckers, and even leaping salmon. The park also hosts educational trails via the \u201cLove Exploring\u201d app, blending augmented reality with local ecology and history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_b600715ebc6b72b2c55e0c38bee27122\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/?lat=51.48483&#038;lon=-3.1911&#038;zoom=15.0969&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Bute Park in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cardiff-nbsp-bay-wetland-reserve-amp-cardiff-bay-trail-walk\"><strong>Cardiff<\/strong>&nbsp;Bay Wetland Reserve &amp; Cardiff Bay Trail Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cardiff-bay.jpg\" alt=\"Cardiff Bay\" class=\"wp-image-18731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cardiff-bay.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cardiff-bay-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cardiff-bay-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cardiff-bay-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cardiff Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Mermaid Quat<br><strong>Nearest train station<\/strong>: Cardiff Bay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a tidal salt marsh, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcardiff.com\/highlights\/wetland-reserve\/\">Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve<\/a> was transformed into a freshwater habitat following the construction of the Cardiff Bay Barrage in 2001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officially opened in 2002, the 20 acre reserve was created to offset the ecological loss of the original mudflats and is now a thriving urban nature sanctuary. Located between St David\u2019s Hotel and the River Taff, it features reedbeds, open water, and aquatic vegetation that support a wide range of wildlife, including reed warblers, herons, dragonflies, and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can explore the reserve via a short, family-friendly gravel path and boardwalk that leads to a viewing platform over the water, which is ideal for birdwatching or simply enjoying a peaceful moment in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reserve is also a key stop along the <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/20259388\/cardiff-bay-trail?lat=51.40282&amp;lon=-3.19811&amp;zoom=14.5773&amp;style=Leisure&amp;type=2d\">Cardiff Bay Trail Walk<\/a>, a 6.2 mile circular route that loops around the bay. This trail offers a scenic and accessible way to experience Cardiff\u2019s waterfront, passing landmarks like the Senedd, the Norwegian Church, and the Cardiff Bay Barrage. It\u2019s popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists alike, and includes play areas, public art, and panoramic views across the bay. Together, the reserve and trail provide a compelling example of how urban regeneration can successfully integrate biodiversity and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bay also includes a section of the <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/wales-coast-path\/\">Wales Coast Path<\/a>, offering a chance to explore a nationally recognised walking route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"660px\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.osmaps.com\/config?id=84025f03-8695-459a-93cd-e0a7dd1ac8b8\" title=\"Embedded route\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_a2a1fd6ceeba23696191413dcc030fcc\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/20259388\/cardiff-bay-trail?lat=51.45622&#038;lon=-3.183&#038;zoom=13.6663&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore the Cardiff Bay Trail in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-river-taff-amp-the-taff-trail\">River Taff &amp; the Taff Trail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/river-taff.jpg\" alt=\"River Taff\" class=\"wp-image-18737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/river-taff.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/river-taff-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/river-taff-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/river-taff-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">River Taff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Pomeroy Street<br><strong>Nearest train station<\/strong>: Cardiff Bay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flowing from the <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/nationalparks\/brecon-beacons-national-park\/\">Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)<\/a> to Cardiff Bay, the River Taff has long shaped the city\u2019s geography and history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once prone to flooding, the river was redirected in the 19th century to support Cardiff\u2019s rapid industrial growth and port development. Today, it\u2019s a central feature of Cardiff\u2019s green infrastructure, offering a scenic corridor through the city. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorcardiff.com\/walks\/taff-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Taff Trail<\/a>, a 55-mile walking and cycling route, follows the river\u2019s course from Cardiff Bay to Brecon, passing through historic sites, urban parks, and wooded valleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those exploring from the city centre, the section from Cardiff to Castell Coch is particularly rewarding. Starting in Bute Park, the trail winds through Pontcanna Fields and Hailey Park, then continues past Forest Farm and the Melingriffith Water Pump, an industrial relic from 1807, before reaching the village of Tongwynlais.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, a short uphill walk leads to <a href=\"https:\/\/cadw.gov.wales\/visit\/places-to-visit\/castell-coch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Castell Coch<\/a>, a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle nestled in beech woodland. This 6.5-mile stretch is mostly traffic-free and suitable for walkers of all levels, offering a blend of riverside tranquillity, wildlife spotting, and architectural wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_c7910df3d01d521fb2fb30f01e745ee5\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/3017532\/taff-trail?lat=51.64071&#038;lon=-3.43296&#038;zoom=9.9404&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore the Taff Trail in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cosmeston-lakes-country-park\">Cosmeston Lakes Country Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cosmeston-lakes-country-park.jpg\" alt=\"Cosmeston Lakes Country Park\" class=\"wp-image-18732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cosmeston-lakes-country-park.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cosmeston-lakes-country-park-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cosmeston-lakes-country-park-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cosmeston-lakes-country-park-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cosmeston Lakes Country Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Cosmeston Lakes<br><strong>Nearest tram station<\/strong>: Penarth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Formed from the remnants of a former limestone quarry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk\/en\/enjoying\/Coast-and-Countryside\/cosmeston-lakes-country-park\/Cosmeston-Lakes-Country-Park.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cosmeston Lakes Country Park<\/a> near Penarth is a striking example of post-industrial land transformed into a thriving natural haven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quarrying began in the late 19th century and continued until 1970, after which the site was gradually developed into a country park, officially opening in 1978. The two main lakes were created when the quarry pits naturally filled with water, and the surrounding land was landscaped to support a variety of habitats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the park spans over 245 acres and includes Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and a designated Local Nature Reserve, protecting rare species like the Starry Stonewort algae and diverse birdlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can enjoy a wide range of activities, with several well-maintained walking and cycling trails winding through woodlands, meadows, and around the lakes. The park also features a reconstructed 14th-century medieval village, an adventure playground, picnic areas, and a visitor centre with a caf\u00e9. Birdwatchers flock to the reed beds and open water, where they commonly spot species like mute swans, grebes, and herons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The country park is within easy reach of the Welsh coast, so you can extend your walk from lakes to sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_a1bbb0b0ad650f1a48332acbe4538818\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/357061\/ordnance-survey-walk-of-the-week-cosmeston-lakes-south-?lat=51.40956&#038;lon=-3.21736&#038;zoom=13.0807&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore a loop around Cosmeston Lakes and the Wales Coast Path in OS 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https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roath-park-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roath-park-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roath Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Wild Gardens Road (North), Lady Mary Road (South)<br><strong>Nearest train station<\/strong>: Heath Low Level<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Created in the late 19th century on former marshland, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorcardiff.com\/parks\/roath-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roath Park <\/a>was one of Cardiff\u2019s first publicly owned parks and remains a quintessential example of Victorian park design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The land was donated in 1887 by the 3rd Marquess of Bute and other local landowners, and the park officially opened in 1894. The centrepiece is the 30-acre man-made lake, formed by damming the Nant Fawr stream, which quickly became a hub for recreation and wildlife. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Roath Park offers a rich variety of outdoor activities and walking opportunities that make it a standout destination for urban nature in Cardiff. You can follow accessible walking routes that take your around the lake, past the Scott Memorial Lighthouse, and through the Pleasure Gardens and Botanic Garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park is also home to a conservatory filled with exotic plants, a wild garden with shaded paths and native flora, and a recreation ground with sports pitches and a trim trail. Birdwatchers can spot swans, coots, and cormorants, while families enjoy boating, playgrounds, and floral displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_3f0aab233db80063868132dac034002c\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/2421247\/roath-park-walk?lat=51.50607&#038;lon=-3.17748&#038;zoom=14.1997&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Roath Park in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-coed-y-wenallt\">Coed y Wenallt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/wenallt-forest.jpg\" alt=\"Coed y Wenallt\" class=\"wp-image-18739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/wenallt-forest.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/wenallt-forest-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/wenallt-forest-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/wenallt-forest-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coed y Wenallt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Wenallt Road<br><strong>Nearest train station<\/strong>: Rhiwbina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled on the northern edge of Cardiff near Rhiwbina, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorcardiff.com\/parks\/the-wenallt\/\">Coed y Wenallt<\/a>, or Wenallt Forest, spans over 100 acres on the northern edge of Cardiff near Rhiwbina. With its unique nature, it is Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The woodland dates back to at least 1600 AD and is rich in biodiversity, with habitats supporting badgers, dormice, buzzards, and great spotted woodpeckers. In spring, the forest floor transforms into a sea of bluebells, attracting photographers and nature lovers alike. The southern part of the woodland also contains the remains of an Iron Age hillfort, known as Wenallt Camp, which dates from between 800 BCE and 55 CE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can explore a network of footpaths and bridleways that weave through the woodland and connect to nearby reserves like <a href=\"http:\/\/Cwm Nofydd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cwm Nofydd and Fforest Ganol<\/a>. Coed y Wenallt offers moderate terrain and excellent opportunities for birdwatching, dog walking, and forest bathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_bb7b35d68057687ab7aca1f2e0471dfe\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/?lat=51.54105&#038;lon=-3.23068&#038;zoom=14.6363&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Coed y Wenallt in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-garth-hill\">Garth Hill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/garth-hill.jpg\" alt=\"Garth Hill\" class=\"wp-image-18733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/garth-hill.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/garth-hill-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/garth-hill-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/garth-hill-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Garth Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Securicor or Pentyrch War Memorial<br><strong>Nearest train station<\/strong>: Taffs Well<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rising prominently to the northwest of Cardiff, Garth Hill, or the Garth, has long been a defining feature of the local landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known for its Bronze Age burial mounds at the summit, it offers a glimpse into the area&#8217;s ancient past, with archaeological evidence suggesting human activity dating back over 4,000 years. In more recent history, the slopes were dotted with small coal mines that once supplied nearby ironworks, though today little remains of this industrial heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdoor enthusiasts explore the area for its expansive views and varied terrain. The ascent offers a satisfying challenge, with grassy paths, occasional steep sections, and panoramic vistas that stretch across Cardiff, the Taff Valley, and even to the Bristol Channel on clear days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The open summit provides a peaceful spot for rest and reflection, while the surrounding woodlands and meadows are rich in wildlife, making it a rewarding destination for nature watchers. 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After extensive restoration and conservation efforts, it reopened as a managed nature reserve and visitor destination, offering a balance between ecological protection and public access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the reservoir offers a unique opportunity to experience urban nature in Cardiff. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks along well-maintained paths that circle the water, with views across the reservoir and surrounding woodlands. The area is rich in biodiversity, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its overwintering bird populations and rare grassland fungi. Bird hides provide quiet spots for observing species such as grebes, swans, and tufted ducks. The site also features meadows, wetlands, and wooded areas, making it ideal for nature watching and photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_7092d167587ac8bb7fe85aca1b77817b\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/?lat=51.53063&#038;lon=-3.18001&#038;zoom=14.3276&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t Explore Llanishen Reservoir in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-penarth\">Penarth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/penarth.jpg\" alt=\"Penarth Coast\" class=\"wp-image-18736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/penarth.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/penarth-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/penarth-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/penarth-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Penarth Coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Penarth Pier<br><strong>Nearest train station<\/strong>: Penarth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perched on the cliffs just south of Cardiff, the elegant seaside town of <a href=\"https:\/\/visitthevale.com\/towns\/penarth\">Penarth<\/a> blends Victorian charm with natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known for its well-kept promenade, historic pier and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk\/en\/enjoying\/Parks-and-Gardens\/Alexandra-Park.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alexandra Park<\/a>, the town has long been a popular spot for day trips and leisurely walks. While it has a rich past as a Victorian resort, today it\u2019s better known for its gardens, cliffside paths, and access to natural coastal features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can enjoy a range of walks as a break from the city bustle of Cardiff. There are ample opportunities to walk along the seafront and through cliffside gardens with panoramic views over the Bristol Channel. The town\u2019s elevated position offers scenic vantage points, and the coastline is rich in wildlife, with seabirds, wildflowers, and even fossilised dinosaur footprints visible at low tide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The promenade and surrounding parks provide accessible paths for relaxed strolls, while more adventurous walkers can explore wooded areas and coastal trails that connect to nearby nature reserves. Part of the Wales Coast Path runs through the area if a longer walk is more appealing, and takes you from Penarth to Cardiff city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"660px\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.osmaps.com\/config?id=82381980-cf62-41cd-a0b8-c7a806788a6a\" title=\"Embedded route\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_1287a475fb3f1cba5c7a8eb75b79f32a\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/2120888\/penarth-to-cardiff-glamorgan?lat=51.45274&#038;lon=-3.19251&#038;zoom=12.5891&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Penarth to and Cardiff in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rspb-newport-wetlands\">RSPB Newport Wetlands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/newport-nature-reserve.jpg\" alt=\"RSPB Newport Wetlands\" class=\"wp-image-18735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/newport-nature-reserve.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/newport-nature-reserve-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/newport-nature-reserve-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/newport-nature-reserve-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">RSPB Newport Wetlands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Newport Wetlands Reserve<br><strong>Nearest train station<\/strong>: Newport (5.5 miles)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Created in 2000 to offset the ecological impact of the Cardiff Bay Barrage, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rspb.org.uk\/days-out\/reserves\/newport-wetlands?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=132344939&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwvJHIBhCgARIsAEQnWlAUR9hqDLeOLauDxLJ2C0VYRE6WsWujtR00RTZhbg5uSvLrPQvSS2waAtHCEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RSPB Newport Wetlands<\/a> lies on the Caldicot Levels near the Severn Estuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once an industrial site used for ash disposal, the area has been transformed into a thriving mosaic of reedbeds, lagoons, and saltmarsh. Managed by Natural Resources Wales in partnership with the RSPB, the site has become a nationally important habitat for wetland birds and rare species like the bittern and shrill carder bee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can explore a wide range of walking paths that wind through the reserve\u2019s varied landscapes, offering views across open water, reedbeds, and coastal mudflats. The flat, well-maintained trails are suitable for all abilities and provide excellent opportunities for birdwatching, especially from the hides and viewing screens dotted throughout the site. Wildlife sightings may include marsh harriers, otters, dragonflies, and seasonal starling murmurations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reserve also connects with the Wales Coast Path, allowing for longer walks along the estuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_3c5f3e462499e825579baa20593e7bd6\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/24349262\/sensory-walk--newport-wetlands-reserve-from-sense?lat=51.54174&#038;lon=-2.96553&#038;zoom=14.9482&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore a sensory walk around Newport Wetlands Reserve in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"ad_hr\" role=\"none\">\r\n<div class=\"home_hero_20_mix_match\">\r\n    <div>\r\n        <h2>NEW DOG FRIENDLY WALKING GUIDE BOOKS<\/h2><h4>A collection of brand new books from Ordnance Survey<\/h4>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/books\/os-short-walks-made-easy-guidebooks\/os-swme-dog-friendly-walks\/\" class=\"Button Button--red Button--smaller\"><span class=\"Button__text\">Shop Now<\/span><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/swmedogs.png\" alt=\"OFFER: save 20\" height=\"250\" width=\"250\" \/>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"ad_hr\" role=\"none\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n .InnerBlocks .home_hero_20_mix_match h2 {\r\n    margin-top: 20px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n}\r\n   \r\n.InnerBlocks .ad_hr {\r\n margin: 20px;\r\n border-color: #9f9f9f;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-flow: row wrap;\r\n  background-image:  linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%), url(\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dog-in-peak-district.jpg\");\r\n  background-position: center center;\r\n  background-size:cover;\r\n  border-radius: 25px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  > div {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  padding: 2% 8%;\r\n  color: #ffffff;\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  > div:nth-child(2) {\r\n  padding: 0;\r\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  justify-content: center;\r\n  align-self: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match > div > img {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  height: auto;\r\n  max-width: 250px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  h2 {\r\n  font-size: 3rem;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  p {\r\n  font-size: 2rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  a {\r\n  font-size: 2rem;\r\n}\r\n    \r\n.Button--smaller {\r\n  padding: 8px 20px!important;\r\n}\r\n    \r\n.Button--smaller span {\r\n  font-size: 20px;\r\n}    \r\n\r\n\r\n@media (min-width:50em){\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match {\r\n    background-image:  linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%), url(\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dog-in-peak-district.jpg\");\r\n  }\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match  > div {\r\n    width: 50%;\r\n    text-align: left;\r\n  }\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match  h2 {\r\n    font-size: 5rem;\r\n  }\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match  p {\r\n    font-size: 3rem;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-can-you-find-more-nature-walks-in-cardiff\">Where can you find more nature walks in Cardiff?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff has a plethora of natural places to explore both in and around the city that make for <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/cardiff-circular-walks-on-the-wales-coast-path\/\">a perfect walk<\/a>. If you&#8217;re looking for more inspiration, consider a few lesser-known but equally as exciting locations such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/?lat=51.56839&amp;lon=-3.16654&amp;zoom=13.8914&amp;style=Leisure&amp;type=2d\">Llwyn Celyn Forest<\/a> \u2013 a peaceful woodland escape with shaded paths and rich birdlife, perfect for a quiet walk in nature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.howardianlnr.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Howardian Local Nature Reserve<\/a> \u2013 a compact green space tucked within the city, offering a surprising mix of wildflowers, wetlands, and woodland trails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalresources.wales\/days-out\/places-to-visit\/south-east-wales\/fforest-fawr\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fforest Fawr<\/a> \u2013 a tranquil forested area with mature trees and wildlife, ideal for a refreshing walk away from the urban bustle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorcardiff.com\/parks\/parc-cefn-onn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parc Cefn Onn<\/a> \u2013 a landscaped park blending ornamental gardens with natural woodland, offering gentle walks and seasonal colour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forestfarm.org.uk\/\">Forest Farm Co<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/forestfarm.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">u<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/forestfarm.org.uk\/\">ntry Park<\/a> \u2013 a riverside haven with canals, meadows, and bird hides, great for leisurely walks and wildlife spotting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parksandgardens.org\/places\/hamadryad-park-and-cardiff-bay-wetlands-nature-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hamadryad Park<\/a> \u2013 a small urban green space near the bay, offering a short, breezy walk with views of the water and city skyline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livinglevels.org.uk\/stories\/2021\/7\/30\/parc-tredelerch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parc Tredelerch<\/a> \u2013 a lakeside reserve with flat paths and open skies, popular for birdwatching and peaceful strolls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cathayscemetery.coffeecup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cathays Cemetery<\/a> \u2013 one of the largest Victorian cemeteries in the UK, combining heritage with tree-lined avenues and quiet walking routes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodlandtrust.org.uk\/visiting-woods\/woods\/cwm-george-casehill-woods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cwm George and Casehill Woods<\/a> \u2013 a scenic woodland valley with ancient trees and a sense of seclusion, ideal for a more immersive nature walk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/waterways.org.uk\/waterways\/discover-the-waterways\/glamorganshire-canal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glamorganshire Canal<\/a> \u2013 a historic waterway lined with greenery and wildlife, offering a linear walk through Cardiff\u2019s natural and industrial past.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-you-want-to-go-a-little-further-than-cardiff-for-a-walk\">Do you want to go a little further than Cardiff for a walk?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond Cardiff, <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/locations\/wales\/\">Wales <\/a>has countless outdoor opportunities for those seeking their next adventure. If you&#8217;re looking to step from a city stroll into a countryside hike, <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/hiking-for-beginners-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prepare yourself<\/a> and take a look at a few suggestions on where to go:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/wales-coast-path\/\">Wales Coast Path<\/a> \u2013 follow one of the world\u2019s longest continuous coastal trails, offering ever-changing sea views and rich coastal wildlife.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/adventures\/parkend-forest-of-dean-circular-loop\/\">Forest of Dean<\/a> \u2013 wander through ancient woodland, hidden valleys, and sculpture trails in one of Britain\u2019s oldest surviving forests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/nationalparks\/brecon-beacons-national-park\/\">Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)<\/a> \u2013 hike across open moorland, 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