Bodelwyddan Castle
✦ Ancient woodland2 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🌳Ancient🦉Wildlife
Dogs welcome2 ha
Getting here
53.26096, -3.50230
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Bullfinch
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Bullfinch
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
8 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Bullfinch, Woodpigeon +70 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Birds — Herring Gull, Bullfinch, Woodpigeon +70 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Western Honey Bee, Bumblebee, Green Shieldbug +30 more · last seen 2025
💜Bluebell walks
Strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
North Wales PathWalking route96 km▾
Named routeLength 96 kmRegional walking route
Wales Coast Path (North Wales) main routeWalking route▾
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
North Wales Pilgrim's WayWalking route▾
17 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Ride North WalesCycling route▾
Named routeRef Coastal RouteLocal cycle route
Route 84Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 84National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
National Cycle Route 84 (Proposed)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 84National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route497 m▾
Named routeRef 84Length 497 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route137 m▾
Named routeRef 84Length 137 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Bodelwyddan Castle - A Warners Hotel
Photos
Bodelwyddan Castle - A Warners Hotel
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Weather for this location
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