Cosmeston Lakes Country Park

Cosmeston Lake
from the East
Cosmeston Lake is located in Vale of Glamorgan
Cosmeston Lake
Cosmeston Lake
LocationPenarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Coordinates51°25′N 3°11′W / 51.417°N 3.183°W / 51.417; -3.183
Typeartificial, flooded quarry
Basin countriesWales
Surface area15 ha (37 acres)
Max. depth9 m (30 ft)
Islandsone
SettlementsCosmeston Medieval Village

Cosmeston Lakes Country Park is a public country park in Wales, owned and managed by Vale of Glamorgan Council. It is situated between Penarth and Sully, Vale of Glamorgan, 7.3 miles (11.7 kilometres) from Cardiff. On 1 May 2013 the country park was designated a Local Nature Reserve. Parts are Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The park, visitor centre, and cafe are open all year round.