Y Graig | Reserves and species

A limestone hill with breath taking views over the Vale of Clwyd.

Dazzling displays of common rock-rose mark the arrival of summer, infusing the landscape with vivid hues of yellow. The site is a small limestone escarpment looking West over the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Much of the reserve comprises a mixture of calcareous grassland, woodland and scrub on steep slopes, interspersed with limestone outcrops. All of which combine to create a rich and visually dramatic haven for wildflowers and butterflies.

Reserve details

Trust:

North Wales Wildlife Trust

Trust Website:

http://www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk

Size:

8.50

Short Description:

A limestone hill with view of Vale of Clwyd and a wide range of wildflowers

Smartphone Description:

Y Graig (The Rock) is a small limestone escarpment, from the top of which there are magnificent views over the vale of Clwyd. The grassland is a rich haven for wildlife and butterflies

Location

Address:

1/2 mile south of Tremeirchion to the east of St. Asaph

Town:

Tremeirchion

County:

Denbighshire

Postcode:

LL17 OUR

Grid ref:

SJ 086 721

Facilities

Visitor centre:

Shop:

No shop

Picnic Area:

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 the road opposite Tremeirchion Chapel

Walking information:

Uneven paths steep in places

Grazing animals:

yes

Contact details

Reserve manager:

North Wales Wildlife Trust

Reserve phone number:

01352 755472

Reserve email address:

nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org

Photos

Photo:

Species:

Autumn Gentian

Carline Thistle

Wild Thyme

Rock-rose

Eyebright

Green Woodpecker

Treecreeper

Nuthatch

Garden Warbler

Green Hairstreak

Speckled Wood

Comma

Brown Argus

Common Blue

Glow-worm

Admission

Admission fee?:

Admission amount:

Location type:

Wildlife or nature reserve