Weird and wonderful metal loving plants

Metal loving plant

Metal loving plant © Caroline Bateson

Weird and wonderful metal loving plants

Location:
Gwydir Forest, Conwy
Explore the old mine sites scattered around Gwydir Forest and learn about the rare metal loving plants found here.

Event details

Meeting point

Hafna Mine Car Park LL27 0JB, w3w ///lined.cornfield.slurs

Date

Time
10:30am - 2:00pm
A static map of Weird and wonderful metal loving plants

About the event

Meet at Hafna Mine car park - we will walk about 3 miles on forest tracks looking at the strange habitat created by areas of old mine spoil hidden amongst the conifer plantations. Find out about the globally threatened lead moss of which Gwydir is a strong hold. We will stop for a picnic lunch, please bring your own picnic.

The walk will begin promptly at 10:30, so please arrive 15 minutes early.

The event organiser speaks some conversational Welsh, please feel free to use Welsh or English during this event.

Booking

Price

£5

Additional booking information

Booking essential

Suitable for

Families, Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Mobility

A walk of about 3 miles on forest tracks, including a stop for a picnic lunch.

What to bring

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear good walking shoes. Bring a picnic.  Families welcome.

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