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Castell Odo

1 ha

📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.82317, -4.69207

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swallow and Chaffinch
  • ✦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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swallow, Chaffinch, Carrion Crow +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Swallow, Chaffinch, Carrion Crow +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue, Angle Shades, Brick +31 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Intermediate Screw-moss, Japanese Knotweed · last seen 2023

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

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

Castell Odo - an Iron Age Fort

📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Castell Odo - an Iron Age Fort

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

⛪Eglwys Sant HywynReligious grounds2.5 km→⛪Capel BethesdaReligious grounds1.5 km→⛪Capel NeboReligious grounds4.1 km→⛪St Aelrhiw's ChurchReligious grounds4.7 km→⛪Eglwys Santes FairReligious grounds4.9 km→