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Tyddyn-du

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Coal Tit
  • 🐕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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Coal Tit, Chaffinch +49 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Coal Tit, Chaffinch +49 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Limnius volckmari, Baetis rhodani/atlanticus, Rhyacophila dorsalis +112 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Fingered Cowlwort, Fairy Beads, Alpine Water-moss +107 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

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
Ysbyty Ifan and Cwm Eidda walk, YsbytyWalking route9.6 km

Go up into the hills on an old drovers' road, taking in views of Dyffryn Conwy and the Carneddau mountains. * Steep hills, stiles, gates, rough tracks, uneven ground and boggy.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:00-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Ty'n y Coed Uchaf and Cwm Eidda walk, YsbytyWalking route8 km

A walk through the history of upland Wales, taking in rivers, open farmland and the remains of ancient woodland. You'll see fine views towards Snowdon and Moel Siabod along the way, as well as a huge range of plants and wildlife. Steep, uneven & boggy.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 03:00-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Snowdonia Slate TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant and Cwm Wybrnant walk, YsbytyWalking route1.6 km

Walk through the natural & social history of this Welsh upland valley. At its centre is Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, who translated the Bible into Welsh. Pass traditional farmland, along forest roads and an old drovers' road.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant and Cwm Wybrnant walk (Extended), YsbytyWalking route4.8 km

Walk through the natural & social history of this Welsh upland valley. At its centre is Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, who translated the Bible into Welsh. Pass traditional farmland, along forest roads and an old drovers' road.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Conwy Valley Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Penmachno TrailMountain bike route30 km
Named routeLength 30 km
Dolen EryriMountain bike route11 km
Named routeLength 11 km
Dolen MachnoMountain bike route19 km
Named routeLength 19 km

Wildlife to spot

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