Coed Dolgarrog National Nature Reserve

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Overview

The Coed Dolgarrog NNR consists of woodland which stretches along the banks of the Afon Ddu on the steep western side of the Conwy Valley, about 6 miles south of Conwy. Two distinct types of woodland habitat exist within the reserve: semi-natural beech broadleaved woodland on the steep ground, and upland wet alder woodland, a very rare woodland type in Wales. This mixture of woodland habitats is important for wildlife and gives rise to an unusual diversity of plants on the woodland floor, including ramsons and enchanter’s nightshade. This in turn supports a range of invertebrates including a number of rare moths such as the pale pinion, brindled ochre, beautiful brocade and Blomer’s rivulet. Thirty-three species of birds are known to breed on the site, including pied flycatcher, wood warbler, redstart and buzzard. Peregrine falcons have also bred on the cliffs and mammals in the woods include badgers and lesser horseshoe bats.

Location

Pont Dolgarrog

About the area

The majority of the population of Conwy lives along its picturesque coastline, while a third of the county falls within jaw-dropping landscape of the Snowdonia National Park. The town of Conwy, which takes its name from the county (which in turn was named after the river that runs through it), is undoubtedly one of the great treasures of Wales.

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Coed Dolgarrog National Nature Reserve

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Coed Dolgarrog National Nature Reserve

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Overview

The Coed Dolgarrog NNR consists of woodland which stretches along the banks of the Afon Ddu on the steep western side of the Conwy Valley, about 6 miles south of Conwy. Two distinct types of woodland habitat exist within the reserve: semi-natural beech broadleaved woodland on the steep ground, and upland wet alder woodland, a very rare woodland type in Wales. This mixture of woodland habitats is important for wildlife and gives rise to an unusual diversity of plants on the woodland floor, including ramsons and enchanter’s nightshade. This in turn supports a range of invertebrates including a number of rare moths such as the pale pinion, brindled ochre, beautiful brocade and Blomer’s rivulet. Thirty-three species of birds are known to breed on the site, including pied flycatcher, wood warbler, redstart and buzzard. Peregrine falcons have also bred on the cliffs and mammals in the woods include badgers and lesser horseshoe bats.

Location

Pont Dolgarrog

About the area

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The majority of the population of Conwy lives along its picturesque coastline, while a third of the county falls within jaw-dropping landscape of the Snowdonia National Park. The town of Conwy, which takes its name from the county (which in turn was named after the river that runs through it), is undoubtedly one of the great treasures of Wales.

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