Wildlife at Nercwys

 

Mammals: Along with the usual mammals such foxes, polecats etc you may be lucky to spot the Muntjac Deer also known as the Barking Deer. This miniature Deer is rarely seen as it is well cammouflaged in the low growing undergrowth.

Birds: Kestrels and Buzzards can often be seen over the woodlands and other small birds feed within the restock. If you are lucky you may see the very elusive Long Eared Owl. Not often seen in daylight this owl, like most owls, hunts at dusk.
The open ground also encourages Nightjars into the area, but again, because of their camouflage they are not easy to spot. We have information about Nightjar

Insects and reptiles: An unusual species recorded in Nercwys is the Great Crested Newt where it uses some of the old pond created during the planting of the forest.

Habitats: Nercwys was once a part of open hill with heath and is often referred to as Nercwys Mountain. The vegetation still retains some of the heath species of heather and bilberry.
The area was mined up to the 1930s where after it was planted with conifer species during the 1950s.

How to get there:
From the A494 west of Mold at the Village of Gwernymynydd, take Ffordd Glyndwr (from near Yr Enfys public house) and head south. At the first cross roads go straight across onto Ffordd Cae Newydd. This brings you to the north-eastern corner of the woodland and a slate sign for the "Millennium Oak Trees". Take the right turn at this point and the car park is on the right after 150m.

Local Weather Forecast (Multimap)

	The All user Trail has excellent Interpretation on Nercwys Mountain through the ages.

	All Users Trail			Open access for horse riding.

Contact:
Steve Crosby
Local Area Manager
0845 604 0845
e-mail: steve.crosby@forestry.gsi.gov.uk