Plan your visit
Getting here
53.04473, -3.77604
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Moderate match
Named hiking route nearby: Ty'n y Coed Uchaf and Cwm Eidda walk, Ysbyty
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v5 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Ysbyty Ifan and Cwm Eidda walk, YsbytyWalking route9.6 km▾
Go up into the hills on an old drovers' road, taking in views of Dyffryn Conwy and the Carneddau mountains. * Steep hills, stiles, gates, rough tracks, uneven ground and boggy.
Ty'n y Coed Uchaf and Cwm Eidda walk, YsbytyWalking route8 km▾
A walk through the history of upland Wales, taking in rivers, open farmland and the remains of ancient woodland. You'll see fine views towards Snowdon and Moel Siabod along the way, as well as a huge range of plants and wildlife. Steep, uneven & boggy.
Snowdonia Slate TrailWalking route▾
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant and Cwm Wybrnant walk, YsbytyWalking route1.6 km▾
Walk through the natural & social history of this Welsh upland valley. At its centre is Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, who translated the Bible into Welsh. Pass traditional farmland, along forest roads and an old drovers' road.
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant and Cwm Wybrnant walk (Extended), YsbytyWalking route4.8 km▾
Walk through the natural & social history of this Welsh upland valley. At its centre is Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, who translated the Bible into Welsh. Pass traditional farmland, along forest roads and an old drovers' road.
🚴Cycling
v1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Conwy Valley Cycle RouteCycling route▾
🚵Mountain biking
v3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Penmachno TrailMountain bike route30 km▾
Dolen EryriMountain bike route11 km▾
Dolen MachnoMountain bike route19 km▾
About this historic site
Ffridd-wen is an ancient historic site. 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
Photos
16 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
16 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸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
🌱 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
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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