Plan your visit
HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessDogs welcome
Getting here
53.22816, -3.88803
Best for
4 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
Hiking
Moderate match
Named hiking route nearby: Huw Tom's Walk
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v9 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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vWalking
Welsh Three ThousandsWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
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▾
Named route
Conwy Mountain alternativeWalking route▾
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
Caerhun Footpath 05public footpath · 715 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 715 mPath type: track
Caerhun Footpathpublic footpath · 970 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 970 mPath type: footway
🚴Cycling
v13 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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vCycling
Conwy Valley Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route515 m▾
Named routeRef 5Length 515 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route612 m▾
Named routeRef 5Length 612 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route25 m▾
Named routeRef 5Length 25 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route390 m▾
Named routeRef 5Length 390 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
About this historic site
Maen y Bardd (Dolmen) is an ancient historic site. 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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Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
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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
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