Ffridd-wen
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Getting here
53.04473, -3.77604
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Willow Warbler
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Willow Warbler
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Willow Warbler, Chaffinch +69 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Robin, Willow Warbler, Chaffinch +69 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Limnius volckmari, Rhyacophila dorsalis, Hydropsyche siltalai +115 more · last seen 2024
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Grove Earwort, Fingered Cowlwort +71 more · last seen 2022
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 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
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Conwy Valley Cycle RouteCycling route
🚵Mountain biking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Penmachno TrailMountain bike route30 km
Dolen EryriMountain bike route11 km
Dolen MachnoMountain bike route19 km
Wildlife to spot
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