Plan your visit
HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessDogs welcome134 ha
Getting here
51.70518, -3.10470
Best for
3 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v1 signed route nearby · 5 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
vWalking
Cambrian WayWalking route▾
Named routeNational walking route
🚴Cycling
v68 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
vCycling
National Cycle Network Route 465Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 465National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network 466Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 466National Cycle Network
Route 492Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 492National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km▾
Named routeRef 492Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route32 m▾
Named routeLength 32 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route323 m▾
Named routeRef 492Length 323 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
🐴Horse riding
v4 public paths nearby
Public paths
🐴
vHorse riding
Maescnew Farm Lanerestricted byway · 272 m▾
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 272 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
Maescnew Farm Lanerestricted byway · 475 m▾
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 475 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
About this historic site
The Canyons is an ancient historic site covering 134 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
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