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Cairn

📷 Chris Andrews · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome

Getting here

53.38530, -4.56580

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ✦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

5 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Raven, Stonechat, Rock Pipit +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Raven, Stonechat, Rock Pipit +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Seaside Grimmia, Supine Plait-moss, Hair-pointed Grimmia +71 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Seaside Grimmia, Supine Plait-moss, Hair-pointed Grimmia +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Bloody-nosed Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird, Eristalis tenax +38 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Bloody-nosed Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird, Eristalis tenax +38 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Isle of Anglesey Coastal PathWalking route200 km
Named routeLength 200 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Cemlyn and Llanrhwydrus Circular Walk, AngleseyWalking route4.8 km

A truly atmospheric walk, where you'll have the chance to see spiritual sites, rock formations & wildlife on the lagoon. Time it right to catch the sun setting over the Irish Sea. Undulating terrain along the beach with kissing gates & a country lane.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Cemlyn Shingle Ridge Walk, AngleseyWalking route3.2 km

Discover a trail along the shingle ridge & watch a host of water birds on the lagoon at Cemlyn National Nature Reserve. This circular trail will take you across a causeway & along country lanes at Cemlyn Bay. It's perfect for walkers and wildlife spotters

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Trwyn Cemlyn walk on Anglesey, AngleseyWalking route1.6 km

This walking trail around the coastal headland celebrates some of Anglesey’s industrial heritage, its rich wildlife and a pioneering aviator. Enjoy the sea breeze and views of rocky islands along the way. Level walk with one gate.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30-00:45Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part Irish SeaCycling route
Named routeInternational cycle route
Trywydd CoprCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cairn Above Porth y Dwfr

📷 Chris Andrews · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Cairn Above Porth y Dwfr

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🌱Carreg DiamondUrban park3.2 km→🌱Rhyd-y-beddauUrban park3.5 km→⛪St Maethlu's ChurchReligious grounds4 km→⛪St Rhuddlad's ChurchReligious grounds1.6 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.2 km→⛪Llanrhwydrys ChurchReligious grounds3.7 km→

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