Porthkerry Country Park

Porthkerry Country Park is a 220-acre area with woodlands, meadows, a pebble beach, and coastal cliffs overlooking the Bristol Channel. The park is crisscrossed by numerous walking trails that lead through different landscapes.

The Romilly family acquired the land starting in 1412 and developed it into a model farm with worker cottages, stables, and a sawmill. This early agricultural shaping left building remains and traces that are still visible in the landscape today.

The park holds the remains of a medieval village and old mill buildings that speak to the area's farming and craft heritage. Walking through the woodlands and meadows today, visitors follow paths where people lived and worked for hundreds of years.

The park has well-developed trails suited for different walking levels. Visitors should wear weather-appropriate clothing and be aware that the terrain is hilly with steep access to the beach and cliffs that requires care.

The Porthkerry Viaduct, built around 1900, is a striking stone arch bridge that spans across the landscape and is visible from many angles. This engineering achievement often goes unnoticed by visitors despite being a prominent feature of the terrain.

Location: Vale of Glamorgan

Inception: 1972

GPS coordinates: 51.39390,-3.31360

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:41