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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • The Old Dairy — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParkingPlaygroundToilets

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Fairy Inkcap, Ochre Brittlegill, Scurfy Deceiver +27 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Marmalade Hoverfly, Syrphus +47 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

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
Hidden Corners of Plas Newydd, Plas NewyddWalking route1.6 km

Enjoy stunning views over the Menai Strait, the Faenol and Snowdonia as you walk around the beautiful grounds of Plas Newydd.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
A Gentle Walk at Plas Newydd, Plas NewyddWalking route1.6 km

This short stroll around the grounds at Plas Newydd is ideal for all ages. Grown-ups can enjoy the backdrop of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, whilst there's plenty along the way to keep children happy, including the treehouse and adventure playground.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Wales Coast Path (North Wales) main routeWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
Glan Faenol Wildlife and Woodland Walk, Glan FaenolWalking route2.4 km

A moderate walk where you'll explore varied native woodland and ancient parkland. Enjoy views of the house and gardens at Plas Newydd and the hills of Snowdonia. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a seal in the Menai Strait.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00-01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

64 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
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Lon AddaCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route197 m
Named routeRef 8Length 197 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route141 m
Named routeRef 8Length 141 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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