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Minera Union Horse Whim Circle

📷 Christine Johnstone · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Dogs welcome

Getting here

53.06465, -3.11618

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦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, Woodpigeon, Chiffchaff +85 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Chiffchaff +85 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Emerald Damselfly, Common Hawker, Brevicornu griseolum +69 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Emerald Damselfly, Common Hawker, Brevicornu griseolum +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Eyebright · last seen 2025; Plants — Eyebright · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Offa's Dyke PathWalking route285 km
Named routeRef ODPLength 285 kmNational walking route
Long Walk RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Black GrouseWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Intermediate Walk RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Reservoir Walk RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 84 (Proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 84National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Green RouteMountain bike route
Named route
Ride the ClwydsMountain bike route
Named routeRef Village Tour
Blue RouteMountain bike route
Named route
Red RouteMountain bike route
Named route
Black RouteMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Hen chwarel galchfaen / Old limestone quarry, Minera

📷 Christine Johnstone · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Hen chwarel galchfaen / Old limestone quarry, Minera

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Minera Lead Mines Country ParkUrban park2.4 km→🏞️Minera Lead MinesCountry park2.4 km→⛪AnnibynwyrReligious grounds3.3 km→🌱Memorial ParkUrban park3.4 km→🌱Memorial ParkUrban park3.4 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds1.6 km→

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