List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Clwyd
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This is a list of the Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in the Clwyd
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Clwyd
Clwyd is a preserved county of Wales, situated in the north-east, bordering England with Cheshire to its east, Shropshire to the south-east, and the Welsh counties of Gwynedd to its immediate west and Powys to the south. It additionally shares a maritime border with the metropolitan county of...
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Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
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- Afon Dyfrdwy (River Dee)Afon Dyfrdwy (River Dee)Afon Dyfrdwy is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Alyn Valley Woods and Alyn Gorge CavesAlyn Valley Woods and Alyn Gorge CavesAlyn Valley Woods and Alyn Gorge Caves is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- BerwynBerwyn SSSI, ClwydBerwyn SSSI is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Blaen y Wergloedd BogBlaen y Wergloedd BogBlaen y Wergloedd Bog is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Bryn AlynBryn AlynBryn Alyn is a hill and Site of Special Scientific Interest in Denbighshire, North Wales, and forms part of the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bryn Alyn lies to the east of the River Alyn, with the valley of Dyffryn Alyn separating it from the main range of the Clwydian hills...
- Bryn EurynBryn EurynBryn Euryn is a mountain which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales; .- External link:*...
- Buckley Claypits and CommonsBuckley Claypits and CommonsBuckley Claypits and Commons is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Caeau Pen-y-coedCaeau Pen-y-coedCaeau Pen-y-coed is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Caerwys TufaCaerwys TufaCaerwys Tufa is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Cefn MeadowCefn MeadowCefn Meadow is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Cefn RofftCefn RofftCefn Rofft is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Chwarel Pant GlasChwarel Pant GlasChwarel Pant Glas is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Chwarel SingretChwarel SingretChwarel Singret is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Cil-y-groeslwyd Woods, Eyarth Woods & Rocks & Craig Adwy-wyntCil-y-groeslwyd Woods, Eyarth Woods & Rocks & Craig Adwy-wyntCil-y-groeslwyd Woods, Eyarth Woods & Rocks & Craig Adwy-wynt is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Clogau QuarryClogau QuarryClogau Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Cloy Brook PasturesCloy Brook PasturesCloy Brook Pastures is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Coed Llys-AledCoed Llys-AledCoed Llys-Aled is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Coed Nant MawrCoed Nant MawrCoed Nant Mawr is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Coed Nant-y-merddyn-uchafCoed Nant-y-merddyn-uchafCoed Nant-y-merddyn-uchaf is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Coed Talon MarshCoed Talon MarshCoed Talon Marsh is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Coed TrefraithCoed TrefraithCoed Trefraith is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Coed y GopaCoed y GopaCoed y Gopa is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Coedydd ac Ogofau Elwy a MeirchionCoedydd ac Ogofau Elwy a MeirchionCoedydd ac Ogofau Elwy a Meirchion is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Coedydd Derw ElwyCoedydd Derw ElwyCoedydd Derw Elwy is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Coedydd Dyffryn AlwenCoedydd Dyffryn AlwenCoedydd Dyffryn Alwen is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Comin Helygain a Glaswelltiroedd Treffynnon / Halkyn and Holywell CommonComin Helygain a Glaswelltiroedd Treffynnon / Halkyn and Holywell CommonComin Helygain a Glaswelltiroedd Treffynnon / Halkyn and Holywell Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Connah's Quay Ponds and WoodlandConnah's Quay Ponds and WoodlandConnah's Quay Ponds and Woodland is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Corsydd Nug a MerddwrCorsydd Nug a MerddwrCorsydd Nug a Merddwr is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Crest Mawr WoodCrest Mawr WoodCrest Mawr Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Cynwyd Forest QuarryCynwyd Forest QuarryCynwyd Forest Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Ddol UchafDdol UchafDdol Uchaf is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Dee Estuary / Aber Afon Dyfrdwy
- Dinas Bran
- Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield, Wem and Cadney Mosses
- Ffynnon Beuno and Cae Gwyn CavesFfynnon Beuno and Cae Gwyn CavesFfynnon Beuno and Cae Gwyn Caves is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Garth-eryrGarth-eryrGarth-eryr is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Gatewen MarshGatewen MarshGatewen Marsh is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Graig FawrGraig FawrGraig Fawr is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Graig QuarryGraig QuarryGraig Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Graig, Llanarmon-yn-IalGraig, Llanarmon-yn-IalGraig, Llanarmon-yn-Ial is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Gronant Dunes and Talacre WarrenGronant Dunes and Talacre WarrenGronant Dunes and Talacre Warren is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Hanmer MereHanmer MereHanmer Mere is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Hendre BachHendre BachHendre Bach is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Hendre, LlangedwynHendre, LlangedwynHendre, Llangedwyn is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Herward SmithyHerward SmithyHerward Smithy is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Inner Marsh FarmInner Marsh FarmInner Marsh Farm is a nature reserve on the Dee Estuary straddling the border between Cheshire, England and Flintshire, Wales. It is run by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds which bought the land in 1986. The reserve opened in 1992 and includes areas of marshland, woodland and arable...
- Llanddulas Limestone and Gwrych Castle WoodLlanddulas Limestone and Gwrych Castle WoodLlanddulas Limestone and Gwrych Castle Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Llandegla MoorLlandegla MoorLlandegla Moor is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Llay BogLlay BogLlay Bog is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- LlwynLlwynLlwyn is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Llyn BedyddLlyn BedyddLlyn Bedydd is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Llyn CreiniogLlyn CreiniogLlyn Creiniog is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Llyn Ty'n y LlynLlyn Ty'n y LlynLlyn Ty'n y Llyn is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Llyn y FawnogLlyn y FawnogLlyn y Fawnog is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Maes HiraddugMaes HiraddugMaes Hiraddug is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Maes y GrugMaes y GrugMaes y Grug is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Marford QuarryMarford QuarryMarford Quarry is a quarry and a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Moel Hiraddug QuarriesMoel Hiraddug QuarriesMoel Hiraddug Quarries is a quarry and a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Mynydd HiraethogMynydd HiraethogMynydd Hiraethog is an upland region in Conwy and Denbighshire in north-east Wales. It includes the large reservoir Llyn Brenig and the Clocaenog Forest, which has one of Wales's last populations of red squirrels. Its highest point is Mwdwl-eithin, at above sea level, making it higher than Exmoor...
- Mynydd MarianMynydd MarianMynydd Marian is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Nant-y-Belan and Prynela WoodsNant-y-Belan and Prynela WoodsNant-y-Belan and Prynela Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Old Pulford Brook MeadowsOld Pulford Brook MeadowsOld Pulford Brook Meadows is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Pandy QuarriesPandy QuarriesPandy Quarries is a quarry and a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Parc Bodlondeb and Gwenallt-parc, LixwmParc Bodlondeb and Gwenallt-parc, LixwmParc Bodlondeb and Gwenallt-parc, Lixwm is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Parc Linden, LixwmParc Linden, LixwmParc Linden, Lixwm is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Penarth QuarryPenarth QuarryPenarth Quarry is a quarry and a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Pen-y-Cefn PasturePen-y-Cefn PasturePen-y-Cefn Pasture is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Pistyll RhaeadrPistyll RhaeadrPistyll Rhaeadr is a waterfall, located a few miles from the village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant in Powys, Wales, twelve miles west of Oswestry.- Description :...
- Plas Iolyn BogPlas Iolyn BogPlas Iolyn Bog is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Prestatyn HillsidePrestatyn HillsidePrestatyn Hillside is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Ruabon/Llantysilio Mountains and MineraRuabon/Llantysilio Mountains and MineraRuabon/Llantysilio Mountains and Minera is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Shell Brook PasturesShell Brook PasturesShell Brook Pastures is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Shotton Lagoons and ReedbedsShotton Lagoons and ReedbedsShotton Lagoons and Reedbeds is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Sontley MarshSontley MarshSontley Marsh is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Stryt Las a'r HafodStryt Las a'r HafodStryt Las a'r Hafod is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Teilia QuarryTeilia QuarryTeilia Quarry is a quarry and a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Traeth PensarnTraeth PensarnTraeth Pensarn is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Tyddyn-y-barcutTyddyn-y-barcutTyddyn-y-barcut is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Ty'n y Ffordd Quarry
- Vicarage MossVicarage MossVicarage Moss is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....
- Y Glyn-diffwysY Glyn-diffwysY Glyn-diffwys is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales....