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Lower Common

13 ha

📷 Stephen Charles · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome13 ha

Getting here

53.17758, -3.08964

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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 Blue Tit and Coot
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Coot, Woodpigeon +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Coot, Woodpigeon +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Small White, Gatekeeper +17 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Speckled Wood, Small White, Gatekeeper +17 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Llwybr Clawdd WatWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Wales Coast Path (North Wales) main routeWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
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Cycling

41 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Millennium GreenwayCycling route15 km
Named routeLength 15 kmLocal cycle route
Burton Marsh GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef 568National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route40 m
Named routeRef 5Length 40 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route343 m
Named routeLength 343 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route666 m
Named routeRef 5Length 666 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Ride the ClwydsMountain bike route
Named routeRef Village Tour

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Derelict house at Buckley Mountain

📷 Stephen Charles · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Derelict house at Buckley Mountain

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Buckley FlashUrban park1.2 km→🌱Burntwood HillUrban park1.8 km→🌱Drury FieldsUrban park1.8 km→🦉GATHERING GROUNDS WOODS & LLWYNI PONDNature reserve3.8 km→🌱Wepre ParkUrban park4 km→🌱The RecUrban park4.1 km→

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