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Gwaen-y-dog

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📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

53.36679, -4.45640

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ✦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

5 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Magpie, Chaffinch +59 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Magpie, Chaffinch +59 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hair-pointed Grimmia, Silver-moss, Juniper Haircap +112 more · last seen 2023; Plants — Hair-pointed Grimmia, Silver-moss, Juniper Haircap +112 more · last seen 2023

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper +43 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper +43 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Isle of Anglesey Coastal PathWalking route200 km
Named routeLength 200 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Cemlyn and Llanrhwydrus Circular Walk, AngleseyWalking route4.8 km

A truly atmospheric walk, where you'll have the chance to see spiritual sites, rock formations & wildlife on the lagoon. Time it right to catch the sun setting over the Irish Sea. Undulating terrain along the beach with kissing gates & a country lane.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Cemlyn Shingle Ridge Walk, AngleseyWalking route3.2 km

Discover a trail along the shingle ridge & watch a host of water birds on the lagoon at Cemlyn National Nature Reserve. This circular trail will take you across a causeway & along country lanes at Cemlyn Bay. It's perfect for walkers and wildlife spotters

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Trwyn Cemlyn walk on Anglesey, AngleseyWalking route1.6 km

This walking trail around the coastal headland celebrates some of Anglesey’s industrial heritage, its rich wildlife and a pioneering aviator. Enjoy the sea breeze and views of rocky islands along the way. Level walk with one gate.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30-00:45Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NicoCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Trywydd CoprCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 5Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.8 km
Named routeRef 5Length 3.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route246 m
Named routeRef 5Length 246 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Gwaen-ydog

📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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⛪Eglwys St MechellReligious grounds2.9 km→🌱Rhyd-y-beddauUrban park4.2 km→🌱Carreg DiamondUrban park4.7 km→⛪St Padrig's ChurchReligious grounds4.8 km→⛪Capel BethlehemReligious grounds1.8 km→⛪Capel EbenezerReligious grounds2.6 km→

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