Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve, Cardiff

Name: Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve
Address: Cardiff, United Kingdom

#109 among attractions in Cardiff

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Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve

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Facts and practical information

The Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve is a nature reserve in Whitchurch, Cardiff, Wales. Formed in 1967, it comprises a disused section of the Glamorganshire Canal, the Long Wood and an area of the flood plain of the River Taff. The reserve is also known as Forest Farm, and the old farm buildings are used to support the reserve. ()

Elevation: 135 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°31'23"N, 3°14'45"W

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Gogledd Caerdydd (Yr Eglwys Newydd a Togwynlais)Cardiff United Kingdom

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Day trips

Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castell Coch, Radyr Golf Club, Castell Coch, Twmpath Castle.

1 miNW
Stately 1800s castle
Castell Coch, Cardiff
25 min walk • Nestled amidst the verdant woodlands on the outskirts of Cardiff, Castell Coch, or the 'Red Castle', emerges like a vision from a fairy tale. This 19th-century Gothic Revival masterpiece was designed by the renowned architect William Burges for the 3rd Marquess of...
1 miSW
Golf
Radyr Golf Club, Cardiff
26 min walk • Nestled in the scenic outskirts of Cardiff, the Radyr Golf Club offers a serene and challenging experience for golf enthusiasts and visitors alike. Established in 1902, this prestigious golf course has carved out a reputation as one of Wales' premier golfing...
1 miNW
Forts and castles
Castell Coch, Cardiff
25 min walk • Castell Coch Woodlands and Road Section is a Site of Special Scientific Interest to the north of Cardiff, Wales, significant for both its biological and geological interest. The SSSI covers an area of 17 hectares around the Victorian gothic castle of Castell Coch, 5 miles, 8 km north-west of Cardiff.
1.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Twmpath Castle, Cardiff
36 min walk • Twmpath Castle, also known as Twmpath Motte, is a medieval motte on the southern slope of Wenallt Hill near Rhiwbina in Cardiff, Wales, which is a scheduled monument.
0.7 miSW
Church
Christ Church, Cardiff
19 min walk • Christ Church is a Grade II listed Anglican church in Radyr, Cardiff, Wales. It is a daughter church of St John's in Danescourt, despite being considerably larger. The church was begun in 1903, designed by G.E. Halliday, the Diocesan Surveyor for Llandaff.
0.8 miSW
City, Area
Radyr, Cardiff
20 min walk • Radyr is an outer suburb of Cardiff, about 4 miles northwest of Cardiff city centre. Radyr is part of Radyr and Morganstown Community, for which the 2011 Census recorded a population of 6,417.
0.8 miSE
Memorial
Melingriffith Water Pump, Cardiff
22 min walk • Melingriffith Water Pump is a water-driven water pump that was built by Watkin George, of Cyfartha, around 1793 to return precious water from the Melingriffith Tin Plate Works to the Glamorganshire Canal.
0.7 miNW
Church
Ainon Baptist Church, Cardiff
18 min walk • Ainon Baptist Church, Tongwynlais is an independent Baptist church which has operated in the village of Tongwynlais in Cardiff, Wales, for over 180 years.
0.6 miN
Church
St Michael and All Angels Church, Cardiff
17 min walk • St Michael and All Angels Church is an Anglican church in the village of Tongwynlais, South Wales, serving the parish of the same name. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.8 miW
Neighbourhood
Morganstown, Cardiff
21 min walk • Morganstown is a part of the community of Radyr and Morganstown in the north of Cardiff, just over 5 miles northwest of Cardiff city centre and separated from Radyr to the south by the M4 motorway.
0.5 miE
Neighbourhood
Coryton, Cardiff
13 min walk • Coryton is a district of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, lying immediately to the north of Whitchurch next to junction 32 of the M4 motorway. It is within the Whitchurch & Tongwynlais electoral ward.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve?

Nearby attractions include Coryton, Cardiff (13 min walk), St Michael and All Angels Church, Cardiff (17 min walk), Ainon Baptist Church, Cardiff (18 min walk), St David's Church, Cardiff (18 min walk).

How to get to Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve by public transport?

The nearest stations to Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve:

Train

Radyr (12 min walk)
Coryton (17 min walk)