| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
  Location within Wales | |
| Location | Clwyd |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ2802065529 |
| Coordinates | 53°10′55″N3°04′43″W / 53.18197°N 3.0785377°W Coordinates: 53°10′55″N3°04′43″W / 53.18197°N 3.0785377°W |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 99.76 ha |
| Notification | 15 January 2002 |
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