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WW1 Practice Trenches

📷 Jeff Buck · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Dogs welcome

Getting here

53.25766, -3.50034

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Bullfinch
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Bullfinch, Woodpigeon +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Herring Gull, Bullfinch, Woodpigeon +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Western Honey Bee, Bumblebee, Green Shieldbug +30 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Western Honey Bee, Bumblebee, Green Shieldbug +30 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
North Wales PathWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRegional 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

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Ride North WalesCycling route
Named routeRef Coastal RouteLocal cycle route
Route 84Cycling route
Named routeRef 84National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
National Cycle Route 84 (Proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 84National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route497 m
Named routeRef 84Length 497 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route137 m
Named routeRef 84Length 137 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

First World War Training Trenches at Bodelwyddan Castle

📷 Jeff Buck · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

First World War Training Trenches at Bodelwyddan Castle

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱St Asaph CommonUrban park3.5 km→🌱Bodelwyddan ParkUrban park200 m→🌱Y CominUrban park3.5 km→🌱Y CominUrban park3.5 km→🌱Y CominUrban park3.5 km→⛪St Asaph and Cyndeyrn ChurchReligious grounds3.7 km→

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