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Canovium Roman Fort

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Carrion Crow
  • 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

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Carrion Crow, Robin +83 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Chaffinch, Carrion Crow, Robin +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Nicholson's Beard-moss, Cylindric Beard-moss, Lesser Pocket-moss +87 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Nicholson's Beard-moss, Cylindric Beard-moss, Lesser Pocket-moss +87 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Batman Hoverfly, Large Red Damselfly, Southern Hawker +33 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Batman Hoverfly, Large Red Damselfly, Southern Hawker +33 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
North Wales PathWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRegional walking route
Bodnant's Winter Garden TrailWalking route800 m

Take a gentle circular walk among nature on Bodnant’s Winter Garden trail. This short walk takes you through 250 years of horticultural history at Bodnant Garden and is suitable for all the family to enjoy. Level with grass and gravel paths.

Named routeLength 800 mDuration 00:30-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Conwy Mountain alternativeWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
Cambrian WayWalking route
Named routeNational walking route
Penmaenmawr Upland walkWalking route9 km

A circular walk to enjoy the panoramic views of the area

Named routeLength 9 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Conwy Valley Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Church of St Mary in Canovium Roman Fort off the B5106 Caerhun

Church of St Mary in Canovium Roman Fort off the B5106 Caerhun

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