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Cosmeston Country Park

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A unique blend of countryside, activity adventures and history, all in one of the finest country parks in South Wales covering 100 hectares.
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park near Penarth is a 100-hectare country park with lakes, wetlands, meadows, woodland and easy, level paths. Open all year, it is a popular place for wildlife watching, gentle walks
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Location:
Lavernock Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 5UY
Telephone:
02920 701678
Email:
cosmestonlakes@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Website:
https://visitthevale.com/attractions/cosmeston-lakes-country-park

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Facilities

  • Access improved for mobility impaired visitors
  • Accessibility Facilities
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Accessible for wheelchair users
  • Assistance Dogs Permitted
  • Car Parking
  • Cater For Groups
  • Children Welcome
  • Connection/transfer to public transport
  • Disabled Facilities
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Facilities for disabled visitors
  • Mobility Accessibility Facilities
  • On site parking
  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Parking (charge)
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Pets Accepted
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

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Cosmeston Country Park
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Cosmeston Country Parks and Lakes
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Cosmeston Country Park and Lakes
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Cosmeston Country Park and Lakes
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Entrance to Cosmeston Country Park
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Play area at Cosmeston
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Play area at Cosmeston
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Cosmeston Country Park Gateway
Penarth

About Cosmeston Country Park

Cosmeston Country Park, near Penarth, is a 100-hectare green space of lakes, wetlands, meadows, woodland and open grassland. Open throughout the year, it is a great place for a gentle walk, wildlife watching or time outdoors in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Easy, level paths make the park an appealing choice for visitors looking for a more accessible walk, whether you are exploring with family, enjoying a quiet stroll or taking in the changing seasons. The park’s mix of habitats supports a rich variety of plants and wildlife, with parts of the site designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Four beautiful cygnets on a frosty morning.
Cosmeston Country Parks and Lakes

Its two lakes, formed from former quarries, are now home to waterfowl including mute swans, mallards and great crested grebes. While exploring, look out for Dovecot Fields beside Sully Brook, where you can see the remains of a medieval dovecot.

Cosmeston Country Park is within easy reach of Penarth and Cardiff, making it a rewarding stop for visitors exploring the Vale’s coast, countryside and heritage.

For more ideas for days out, places to stay and things to do in the Vale of Glamorgan, visit www.visitthevale.com

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51.41576, -3.18297

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