Reserves and speciesAberduna

Aberduna

Posted by northwales
2011-05-03 14:17

The site has fantastic views of the Clwydian Range AONB and comprises a wonderful mix of limestone grassland and ancient woodland growing out of cliffs and limestone pavement. Over 28 species of butterfly can be seen here including Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Brown Argus and Common blue. The adjoining fields and dry glacial river valleys are excellent places to see wax cap fungi and the rare Moonwort. The woodland is coppiced to create perfect conditions for woodland butterflies, invertebrates and birds.

Reserve details
Trust: 
North Wales Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
8.70
Short Description: 
Species rich limestone grassland and woodland overlooking the Clwydian Range, excellent for a wide range of butterflies
Smartphone Description: 
A network of footpaths takes you through flower-rich meadows and scrub
Location
Address: 
3 miles south west of Mold, just north of Maeshafn
Town: 
Maeshafn
County: 
Denbighshire
Postcode: 
CH7 5Lt
Grid ref: 
SJ 2002061379
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
Yes
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park in Maeshafn village
Walking information: 
On public footpaths, steep in places
Grazing animals: 
Oct-Mar
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
North Wales Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01352 755472
Reserve email address: 
nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Herb-Paris
Rock-rose
Common Spotted orchid
Brown Argus
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve