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Wildlife at Moel Famau Moel Famau
Clwyd
Denbighshire
Wales
Mold is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SJ161627
 Lying in the North West of Wales, on the Clwydian Range, with Offas Dyke long distance footpath running along its boundary and Loggerheads Country Park near by, Moel Famau forest is described as the gateway to rural Wales. It covers 579 hectares and has a relatively wide range of species. It is within easy reach of Liverpool, Chester and Wrexham, all of which can be seen from its summit.
Mammals: A variety of mammals live in Moel Famau. Foxes and Badgers forage at night. Hares and Rabbits graze on the lower slopes. Weasel, Stoat and Polecat hunt in the area. We have information about Badger
Birds: Most heather clad areas hold Red Grouse, but these are elusive unless accidently flushed. Meadow Pipits, Whinchat, Stonechat, Skylark, Wheatear and Curlew are common in most part. Ravens, Buzzards, Peregrine and Kestrel can be seen over most of the moorland, with Hen Harrier and Merlin flying low over the slopes. We have information about Black grouse
Habitats: Moel Famau woodlands is situated on the slopes of Moel Famau and Foel Fenlli on the slopes of East side of the Clwydian Range .
They form part of the diverse landscape of moorland, ffridd and forest area, where they host many species of wildlife including Black Grouse, Raptors and small birds.
How to get there:
From Mold take the A494. Follow this road through the towns of Gwernymynydd and Loggerheads, until you come to a junction with 'Moel Famau Country Park' signposted to the right. Follow this road for 1 mile, you will see the car park on your right hand side.
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Contact:
Steve Crosby
Local Area Manager
0845 604 0845
e-mail: steve.crosby@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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