Bryn Euryn Local Nature Reserve

At the recent Bryn Euryn User Assoication there was outrage at the councils claims as to when, if ever, the Bryn was last grazed. Supporters present told the warden that there had been no grazing for 60 to 80 years - the council admitted they had no evidence to proven when it was last grazed so why do they keep on saying the same old thing?

Lets hope this money is spent on paths as stated rather than the grazing proposals.

From the council's 'Buttetin' delivered to all houses and on their website http://www.conwy.gov.uk/doc.asp?cat=143&doc=24879&Language=1



Bryn Euryn Local Nature Reserve in Rhos on Sea, is managed by the Council’s Countryside and Rights of Way Service.

Full of history and archaeological significance and enjoyed by many local people, Bryn Euryn is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest for the wild flowers that grow on its limestone grasslands. As part of the Tidy Towns Initiative, Conwy Council has allocated £5,000 to improve some of the footpaths on the site including the summit trail, the contour trail around the Bryn and paths coming from Dinerth Road onto the hill. Improvements to steps, surfacing and waymarking are also planned and a new interpretation panel in the car park with more information on the various trails. The designated grassland on Bryn Euryn is currently threatened by the encroachment of trees and scrub. When mechanical mowing and raking started in 1996 the site had scrubbed-over significantly because there had been no grazing since at least the 1950s. Mowing and raking has improved the grassland for flowers such as the cowslips and orchids, which many walkers on the Bryn are now able to enjoy.

The Council is now looking into the feasibility of reintroducing grazing livestock as a more natural and sustainable way of maintaining the grassland. A number of issues are being considered,such as cost, animal welfare, fencing/gates and public opinion.

If you have any questions about these projects please contact the Warden, Alun Jones, by email alun.rhys.jones@conwy.gov.uk or telephone (01492) 575200