Offa's Dyke: section 250yds (230m) long, S of Careg-y-Big
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🦅Birds🦉Wildlife🌳Ancient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
52.88038, -3.11175
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Chaffinch
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Chaffinch
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
7 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Coal Tit +48 more · last seen 2026
Birds — Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Coal Tit +48 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Large White, Red Admiral +70 more · last seen 2025
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Beech, Pineappleweed, Red Campion +66 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Llwybr Clawdd WatWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Offa's Dyke PathWalking route285 km▾
Named routeRef ODPLength 285 kmNational walking route
Maelor WayWalking route39 km▾
Named routeLength 39 kmRegional walking route
12 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Ceirog Cycle NetworkCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 455Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 455National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route277 m▾
Named routeRef 455Length 277 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km▾
Named routeRef 455Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m▾
Named routeRef 455Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route51 m▾
Named routeRef 455Length 51 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
Hedge and Offa's Dyke viewed from the lane to Carreg-y-big
Photos
Hedge and Offa's Dyke viewed from the lane to Carreg-y-big
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Weather for this location
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Aphantopus hyperantus2024
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