Apart from a small hill at the being of the route this is a level walk around the base of the hill. Following the yellow arrows will take you though oak woodland and grassland and past the ponds where the newts and dragonflies breed.
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The route includes a series interpretation panels and carved oak posts, themed on the parks mining heritage and natural history. Following the red arrows will lead you gently to the summit, where you will be rewarded with panoramic views across the Welsh borders, and a large stone sundial sculpture of a miner. The park has miles of footpath for you to explore, including two way-marked trails.
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In the summer the park is full of wildflowers, including the common spotted orchid and birds foot trefoil, while in the autumn, the woodland is full of fungi. Hafod is a park rich in wildlife, not only is the park specially protected because of the Great crested newts that live there, it is also home to dragonflies, grass snakes and bird life such as buzzards, kestrels and skylarks. Measuring up to six inches in length, the males grow a spectacular crest to attract females during the breeding season in April and May. The Great Crested Newt is rare across its Northern European range, however the ponds in the low lying areas around Wrexham are a stronghold of this impressive amphibian. This strong protective status is due to the population of Great Crested Newts that live in and around the park. The Park forms part of the Johnstown Special Area of Conservation. The success of the reclamation of the spoil heap is reflected in the diverse and beautiful habitats present at Hafod. In the mid 1990’s the spoil heap from the mine was landscaped and the soil improved to allow trees to be planted and grassland to grow. The mine once employed over 1900 local people, mainly from the villages of Rhos, Ponciau and Johnstown. The hill is made from mining waste dug up from the coal shafts and tunnels deep underground. Toilets and Visitor Centres remain closed, with the exception of the toilets at Tŷ Mawr which are now open.īonc yr Hafod Country Park is a hill covered in woodland and grassland, and lies on the site of Hafod Colliery. All our country parks and playgrounds are currently open. All of our car parks in the country parks are now open.
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