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PWLLYCROCHAN WOODS

20 ha

📷 Ceri Thomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome20 ha

Getting here

53.29056, -3.73524

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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
  • 🅿️Douglas Road Car Park 33m away — 12 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
North Wales PathWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRegional walking route
Woodland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Wales Coast Path (North Wales) main routeWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
Summit TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

34 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Route 5Cycling route

NCN 5 Welsh section

Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route13 m
Named routeRef 5Length 13 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 5Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route836 m
Named routeRef 5Length 836 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route270 m
Named routeRef 5Length 270 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

About this nature reserve

Pwllycrochan Woods is a 20-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Conwy, North Wales. The site features a mix of mature woodlands and diverse flora, offering habitat for wildlife such as birds and small mammals, with trails for walking.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Coeden yng Nghanol Pwllycrochan Road / Tree in the middle of Pwllycrochan Road

📷 Ceri Thomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Coeden yng Nghanol Pwllycrochan Road / Tree in the middle of Pwllycrochan Road

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Eirias ParkUrban park1.4 km→🌱Colwyn Bay Cricket ClubUrban park2.3 km→🌱Min y Don ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Min y Don ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Tan-y-coed GardensUrban park2.5 km→🌱Parc Cae DerwUrban park4.3 km→

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