Getting here
52.31340, -3.85401
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Mountain biking
Varies60%Named MTB route nearby: Trans Cambrian Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
1
1 named nearby
Named route
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Cycling
24
24 named nearby
Named route
🚵
Mountain biking
1
1 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
3
3 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
Cambrian Way · Walking0
Route 81 · Cycling0
National Cycle Network National Route 82 · Cycling0
Trans Cambrian Way · Mountain bike0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
About this historic site
Pen Lan Fach mine is an ancient historic site covering 3 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
- 🌸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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