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St Machreth's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦47+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Carrion Crow
  • Churchyard walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wren, Carrion Crow, Mallard +44 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wren, Carrion Crow, Mallard +44 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Hercostomus nigripennis, Rivellia syngenesiae, Sphaerophoria philanthus +326 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Rhododendron, Sitka Spruce, Japanese Knotweed +60 more · last seen 2024

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
New Precipice WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Precipice WalkWalking route5.3 km

c5.3km walk along farm and mine trails. Permissive right of way, own ed by the Nannau estate, open since the Victoria era. Not paticulraly hard, but big breakfast recommended!

Named routeLength 5.3 kmRound trip
Dolmelynllyn Estate Walk, DolmelynllynWalking route6.4 km

Walk alongside the cascading Rhaeadr Ddu Falls – an inspiration to generations of artists and writers – on this scenic circular route, and make sure to see the fascinating remains of the Cefn Coch gold mine.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Ornamental Lake walk, DolmelynllynWalking route1 km

Enjoy a short circular walk around the ornamental lake with viewing platforms extending out over the lake edge. It's a fantastic place to watch wildlife & has been developed with accessibility in mind. Limited accessible parking. Suitable for wheelchairs

Named routeLength 1 kmDuration 00:30-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Rhaeadr Ddu and Coed Ganllwyd walk, DolmelynllynWalking route3.2 km

This is a great circular waterside walk in South Eryri (Snowdonia), taking you alongside the turbulent River Gamlan and past the magnificent Rhaeadr Ddu waterfalls. They look different every time you visit, depending on rainfall, weather and light.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

35 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mawddach TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network National Route 82Cycling route
Named routeRef 82National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Lôn Las Cymru (Central)Cycling route
Named routeRef 8National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route531 m
Named routeRef 82Length 531 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route549 m
Named routeRef 82Length 549 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Beast of BreninMountain bike route
Named route
Cyflym CochMountain bike route
Named route
TemtiwrMountain bike route
Named route
Minor TaurMountain bike route
Named route
MBRMountain bike route
Named route
TarwMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. Machreth Church, Llanfachreth

St. Machreth Church, Llanfachreth

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