Cosmeston Castle – Cosmeston Lakes Nature Reserve loop from Penarth

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Cosmeston Castle – Cosmeston Lakes Nature Reserve loop from Penarth

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Cosmeston Castle – Cosmeston Lakes Nature Reserve loop from Penarth

01:26

5.59km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.96 km

Lakeside bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.18 km

Cosmeston Castle

Highlight • Castle

2.49 km

Cosmeston Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

After a long search finally discovered a playground without artificial turf.

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3.36 km

Sunset over the lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

great place to watch the bats at dusk!

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3.74 km

Woodland next to the playground

Highlight • Forest

picnic benches

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5.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

447 m

227 m

134 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

1.10 km

869 m

201 m

109 m

Elevation

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Cosmeston Castle – Cosmeston Lakes Nature Reserve loop from Penarth

Lakeside bench

Cosmeston Castle

Cosmeston Lakes Nature Reserve

Sunset over the lake

Woodland next to the playground

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