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Bontuchel Wildlife Hide

About Bontuchel Wildlife Hide

The Wildlife viewing hide overlooks small ponds and the stream is open to the public at all times.

How to get there:

Bontuchel Wildlife Hide is in Clocaenog which is part of Hiraethog Forest.
From Ruthin take B5105 sign posted Cerrigydrudion, on leaving Llanfrwog, take the right turning sign posted Cyffylliog. Upon entering the village of Bontuchel turn left sign posted Clocaenog. Approximately l mile out of Bontuchel parking on the left. Follow signs for the Hide.
Ruthin, Cyffylliog, Clawdd Newydd, and Clocaenog are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: SJ082571
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Facilities:

Parking

Activities

WalkingWildlife ActivitiesView Point
HorseRiding.gif There is open access for horse riders in this area.

Contact:

Mike Whitley
Local Area Manager
0300 068 0300
e-mail: mike.whitley@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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Dormice are found in these woodlands,though very hard to spot. Much of this wood is ancient woodland site in the process of restoration or is ancient semi natural woodland and the area is of high conservation value.

Please check before you visit that the area you want to come to is not closed, due to work in progress or an event taking place, by logging on to the CCW Website for current and future closures as determined by the CRoW 2000 Act.


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