Plan your visit
HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
53.18083, -4.01633
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
v5 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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vWalking
Surgeons WalkWalking route▾
Named route
Welsh Three ThousandsWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
North Wales PathWalking route96 km▾
Named routeLength 96 kmRegional walking route
Snowdonia Slate TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Cambrian WayWalking route▾
Named routeNational walking route
🚴Cycling
v18 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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vCycling
National Cycle Network National Route 82Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 82National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km▾
Named routeRef 82Length 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route68 m▾
Named routeRef 82Length 68 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route61 m▾
Named routeRef 82Length 61 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route153 m▾
Named routeRef 5Length 153 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
About this historic site
Cwm Caseg Quarry Barracks is an ancient historic site covering 0 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
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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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