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Capel Bethesda

📷 Eirian Evans · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeChurchyards
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.83400, -4.67785

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦45+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Redwing
  • ⛪Churchyard walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Redwing, Blue Tit +42 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Redwing, Blue Tit +42 more · last seen 2025

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rhingia, Eristalis pertinax, Marmalade Hoverfly +5 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Long-beaked Water Feather-moss, Intermediate Screw-moss · last seen 2023

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Llŷn Coastal PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Plas yn Rhiw and Rhiw village walk, Plas yn RhiwWalking route3.7 km

A short but challenging walk with coastal views & fascinating history. Head up through woodland to the village of Rhiw, skirting around the base of the mountain & back down to Plas yn Rhiw via country lanes. Gates & a small steep section. Muddy after rain

Named routeLength 3.7 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Porthor Walk, LlynWalking route1.6 km

Explore the rugged coastline on the northern side of the Llŷn Peninsula. This is a great walk to absorb some of the history and heritage of the area. Moderately steep hill, four kissing gates, can be muddy.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Porth Meudwy Coastal Walk, Porth Y SwntWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Route 43Cycling route
Named routeRef 43Regional cycle route
Route 42Cycling route
Named routeRef 42Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Capel Bethesda, Rhoshirwaen

📷 Eirian Evans · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Capel Bethesda, Rhoshirwaen

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