Heather and Hillforts are two of the most striking features of the Clwydian Range and Llantysilio Mountain.
The distinct purple heather moorland that carpets the Clwydian uplands contributes to creating its outstanding beauty and is a valuable habitat for wildlife as well as providing grazing for sheep. The upland moorland contains a patchwork of heather, bilberry, gorse and bracken, a habitat that is of European importance. It is home to a special community of upland breeding birds such as the rare black grouse, the red grouse, hen harrier, ring ouzel, whinchat and wheatear.
