Forest Farm Local Nature Reserve150 acres bounded by the River Taff and the Glamorgan canal this is a site where the usual woodland birds such as nuthatches or jays may be seen as well as migrants passing through in spring or autumn. There are 2 hides one of which overlooks a sandmartin wall. Water rail and even snipe may be seen. It is also good for butterflies and dragonflies or a family walk along the footpaths.
From A470 and M4 junction 32: Follow signs from Coryton Interchange past ASDA and Forest Farm Industrial Estate. Car Parking on both sides of the road
From Whitchurch/Cardiff: Take Forest Farm Road via Velindre Road past Velindre Hospital entrance. Parking Velindre Road past Velindre Hospital entrance. Parking available on Forest Farm picnic site adjacent to the farm
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