Plan your visit
Getting here
52.79690, -4.76296
Best for
2 activitiesHeritage
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Historic site
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v3 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Llŷn Coastal PathWalking route▾
Porthor Walk, LlynWalking route1.6 km▾
Explore the rugged coastline on the northern side of the Llŷn Peninsula. This is a great walk to absorb some of the history and heritage of the area. Moderately steep hill, four kissing gates, can be muddy.
Porth Meudwy Coastal Walk, Porth Y SwntWalking route▾
🚴Cycling
v1 signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 43Cycling route▾
About this historic site
WWII Chain Home Low radar station 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
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22 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
22 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
Facilities
Parking
1 nearby · Free · 221m
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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