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Llyn Pen-y-parc

8 ha

📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome8 ha

Getting here

53.25376, -4.12124

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Herring Gull
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, Herring Gull, Shelduck +83 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Oystercatcher, Herring Gull, Shelduck +83 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Nicholson's Beard-moss, Common Feather-moss, Hair-pointed Grimmia +92 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Nicholson's Beard-moss, Common Feather-moss, Hair-pointed Grimmia +92 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis tenax, Batman Hoverfly, Eristalis pertinax +18 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Eristalis tenax, Batman Hoverfly, Eristalis pertinax +18 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
Discover Nature Walk at Penrhyn Castle, PenrhynWalking route1.6 km

Enjoy a circular walk around the lesser-known parts of the castle grounds. Take in the natural space and discover a diverse range of wildlife and nature that call this place home. Grass and gravel paths, some slight inclines, uneven surfaces and steps.

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

83 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

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Llyn Pen-y-parc reservoir

📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Llyn Pen-y-parc reservoir

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Penrhyn ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Beaumaris Pier Paddling Pool ParkUrban park2.2 km→🌱The GreenUrban park2.5 km→🌱Happy Valley ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱University Gardens ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Tan-y-fynwentUrban park2.9 km→

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