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Landscapes & Wildlife

The habitats that are found within the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape, such as limestone cliffs and grasslands, heathland, woodland and river valleys are home to a varied range of flora and fauna, the presence of which add to the unique character of the area. Taking a walk or a cycle trail anywhere within the National Landscape will reward the wildlife spotter with an opportunity to see some often rare, but always beautiful plants and animals.

When Biodiversity meets Geodiversity

Biodiversity describes every living thing in the world, from the smallest insect to the tallest tree, from microbes to blue whales and everything in between.

Geodiversity is the variation of geological elements including types of rock and soil, minerals, fossils, water and landforms.

When biodiversity and geodiversity combine they create complex habitats that a varied range of wildlife and plants depend upon. The survival of these habitats depends entirely upon our ability to understand, appreciate and care for them.

Sheep on heathland

Habitats

The Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape embraces a number of habitats and wildlife that have been highlighted as needing action to halt their decline and indeed bring about...

Grouse

Wealth of Wildlife

Some of the species found within the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley are listed as threatened or rapidly declining nationally, for example...

Loggerheads Country Park

Loggerheads Country Park

Loggerheads Country Park is a very special place, rich in wildlife and heritage. It’s an ideal gateway for visitors wishing to explore the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley.

Moel Famau Country Park

Moel Famau Country Park

Moel Famau means ‘Mother Mountain’ in Welsh, and this peak is well named – at 554m (1818ft) it is the highest summit in the Clwydian Range.

Landscapes and Wildlife

Coed Nercwys

Coed Nercwys is a Natural Resources Wales site situated just 3 miles from Mold on the eastern edge of the National Landscape.

Moel Findeg

Moel Findeg

The people of Maeshafn loved their mountain enough to help raise £456,000 to buy it and save it from quarrying. Now it’s a 56-acre local nature reserve, and a unique...

Prestatyn hillside

Prestatyn Hillside

Prestatyn Hillside is located near the Denbighshire coast and consists of wooded slopes and limestone outcrops that rise steeply above the town of Prestatyn and the village of Meliden.

Bluebells

Coed Bell

Coed Bell is located near the Denbighshire coast and consists of a north facing ancient woodland and semi natural, coastal heath in the Upper Gronant area.

Wenffrwd Nature Reserve

Wenffrwd Nature Reserve

What was once a site for tipping household, commercial and industrial waste for Llangollen residents, the area is now a flourishing nature reserve for the public to enjoy.

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