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Garth Gardens

📷 Meirion · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.23650, -4.12266

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Oystercatcher
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 16 car parks within reach, toilets nearby

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Oystercatcher, Blackbird +63 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Oystercatcher, Blackbird +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis tenax, Rhododendron Leafhopper, Batman Hoverfly +99 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Eristalis tenax, Rhododendron Leafhopper, Batman Hoverfly +99 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Common Feather-moss, Cylindric Beard-moss +54 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Common Feather-moss, Cylindric Beard-moss +54 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Isle of Anglesey Coastal PathWalking route200 km
Named routeLength 200 kmRound tripRegional walking route
North Wales PathWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRegional walking route
Snowdonia Slate TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Wales Coast Path (North Wales) main routeWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
Glan Faenol Wildlife and Woodland Walk, Glan FaenolWalking route2.4 km

A moderate walk where you'll explore varied native woodland and ancient parkland. Enjoy views of the house and gardens at Plas Newydd and the hills of Snowdonia. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a seal in the Menai Strait.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00-01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

96 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Lôn Las Cymru (North)Cycling route
Named routeRef 8National Cycle Network
Cycle Route 5Cycling route
Named route
National Cycle Network National Route 82Cycling route
Named routeRef 82National Cycle Network
TelorCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Possible rivet benchmark (wide-view) in Garth gardens, Bangor

📷 Meirion · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Possible rivet benchmark (wide-view) in Garth gardens, Bangor

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