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Axton Lead Mine

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HeritageCyclingDogs
Public accessDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 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

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

3 activities

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: National Cycle Network Route 5

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
North Wales PathWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRegional walking route
Offa's Dyke PathWalking route285 km
Named routeRef ODPLength 285 kmNational walking route
Clwydian WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Wales Coast Path (North Wales) main routeWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
North Wales Pilgrim's WayWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

42 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
low-level NCN Route 5 alternative (incomplete)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km
Named routeRef 5Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route164 m
Named routeRef 5Length 164 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route208 m
Named routeRef 5Length 208 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route413 m
Named routeLength 413 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Kissing gate for footpath to Axton

Kissing gate for footpath to Axton

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