Friday 15th May, 2026 10.00 a.m.
PAWS for Thought
Improving our woodlands for wildlife Tickets: £7
PAWS = Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites
A steep walk up past Aberllyn Lead Mine and through part of the Gwydir Forest Mines SSSI, looking at some work NRW have done over the winter to improve the structure and species diversity of the woodland for wildlife. An opportunity to look for spring wildflowers, listen to birdsong, and discuss with NRW’s Rob Booth, the plans for Plantation on an Ancient Woodland Site (PAWS) restoration in Gwydir Forest
Duration: Half day
Distance: 1.5 Miles / 2.5 km
Grade: Moderate
This walk has some steep and uneven paths and tracks which may be wet and slippery underfoot. There may be longer periods of ascent, and you may find poles useful. Please dress for the weather and have suitable footwear.
Transport: Car share
Departure time: 10:00 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631) Please arrive 20 minutes before your walk departs.
Note : This walk will use Car Share to the start of the walk
Please make sure you register at the village hall above first.
Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.) Please stay and socialise!
Walk Leaders: Matthew Driver a Rob Booth, Swyddog Adfer Bioamrywiaeth Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru
Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.
Price: £7 Why have we started charging for walks?
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