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Parish Church of St Illtud

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

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
  • 🐕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

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +55 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +55 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Marmalade Hoverfly, Common Cockchafer, Green Shieldbug +202 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Marmalade Hoverfly, Common Cockchafer, Green Shieldbug +202 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, Wall Cotoneaster +7 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, Wall Cotoneaster +7 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Penrhys PilgrimageWalking route
Named route
Pontypridd CircularWalking route
Named routeRef Pontypridd CircularLocal walking route
Rhymney Valley Ridgeway WalkWalking route
Named routeRef Rhymney Valley Ridgeway WalkRegional walking route
Taff TrailWalking route88 km
Named routeLength 88 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

165 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Llantrisant Community RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Treforest Community RouteCycling route
Named routeRef TCRLocal cycle route
Church Village Community RouteCycling route
Named routeRef CVCRLocal cycle route
Aber Valley Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 475National Cycle Network
Rhondda Fach TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 881National Cycle Network
Route 8Cycling route
Named routeRef 8Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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St Illtud's Church, Upper Church Village

St Illtud's Church, Upper Church Village

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