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The Morfa's Playing Field

6 ha

📷 Alex McGregor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

53.33016, -3.41320

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 14 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +92 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +92 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Red Valerian, Large-flowered Evening-primrose, Japanese Rose +20 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Red Valerian, Large-flowered Evening-primrose, Japanese Rose +20 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Bumblebee, Common Carder Bee, Buff-tailed Bumblebee +14 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Bumblebee, Common Carder Bee, Buff-tailed Bumblebee +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
North Wales PathWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRegional walking route
Offa's Dyke PathWalking route285 km
Named routeRef ODPLength 285 kmNational walking route
Clwydian WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Wales Coast Path (North Wales) main routeWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
North Wales Pilgrim's WayWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

80 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Ride North WalesCycling route
Named routeRef Coastal RouteLocal cycle route
Route 84Cycling route
Named routeRef 84National Cycle Network
low-level NCN Route 5 alternative (incomplete)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route164 m
Named routeRef 5Length 164 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route208 m
Named routeRef 5Length 208 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Play area off Nursery Close, Prestatyn

📷 Alex McGregor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Play area off Nursery Close, Prestatyn

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🌱St Bridget's ChurchUrban park3 km→🌱Waterfall GardensUrban park3.1 km→🌱Station Road GardensUrban park900 m→🌱Coronation GardensUrban park1 km→🌱Frith ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Frith ParkUrban park1.3 km→

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