Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 22-spot Ladybird, Rhyzobius litura +50 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 22-spot Ladybird, Rhyzobius litura +50 more · last seen 2026
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Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Free
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Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
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Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Llwybr Clawdd Wat
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Llwybr Clawdd WatWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
The Old Golf walk at Chirk CastleWalking route1.9 km▾
This moderate 1.2-mile walk takes you up onto an area known as the Old Golf, with a memorable view of the castle halfway around as well as the Cheshire and Shropshire plains. Mostly through fields that may have livestock in them.
Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 00:30-01:10Round tripLocal walking route
Chirk Castle Woodland WalkWalking route4 km▾
This easy, 2.5-mile circular woodland walk has great views of the parkland, and a little surprise in the middle. It is mainly on paths, but the last section is through open fields.
Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 00:45-01:20Round tripLocal walking route
Battle of Crogen Circular WalkWalking route4.8 km▾
Find the Gates of the Dead and the site of the Battle of Crogen on this circular walk from Chirk Castle. Walking alongside Offa's Dyke you will stumble across 1,000 years of history and conflict. This walk is part permissive, so is available Apr-Sep only.
Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00-03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Castle Mill Walk, ChirkWalking route600 m▾
Challenging walk.
Named routeLength 600 mDuration 00:30Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling
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30 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 84Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 84National Cycle Network
Ceirog Cycle NetworkCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 455Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 455National Cycle Network
Route 85Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 85National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route72 m▾
Named routeRef 85Length 72 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route48 m▾
Named routeRef 85Length 48 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
About this nature reserve
Ifton Meadows covers 16 hectares as a Local Nature Reserve in Shropshire, West Midlands. The site features grasslands and wetlands that are home to various bird species and butterflies, offering visitors opportunities for quiet walks and wildlife watching.
