Mappp.co geology and wildlife sites

Coombe Mill

Coombe Mill SSSI Description This site is notified as a lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros breeding roost and as a hibernaculum for the following bat species, lesser horseshoe Rhinolophus hipposideros, greater horseshoe Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, brown long-eared Pl…

Mwyngloddiau Wnion a Eglwys Sant Marc

… interest for hibernating and breeding bats, particularly lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros. The complex of mines around Brithdir was worked during the 19th Century for various metals including gold, lead, silver, copper and zinc. St Mark’s church, Brithdir was built…

Coedydd Beddgelert a Cheunant Aberglaslyn

…orded on the twigs of larch Larix sp.. A nursery roost of lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros occurs in a building situated on the periphery of the woodland, whilst disused mine workings provide cool stable temperatures for hibernation. The woodland edges and lines of …

Coedydd Nanmor

…marsh St John’s-wort Hypericum elodes. Nursery roosts of lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros occur in an outbuilding at Hafod Garregog and in a roof space at Hen Dolfriog. Since 1999, at least 100 adult bats have been recorded at both locations during the summer month…

Aberdunant

…nsists of a population of hibernating and summer roosting lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros together with an area of sessile oak woodland. Biology: The site consists of two disused mine levels and a lodge that support hibernating lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus h…

Coedydd Dyffryn Wnion

…mis breeds in areas where mature birch trees are present. Lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros are recorded feeding at dusk. Otters Lutra lutra use the streams and rivers in the area. Brown hares Lepus europaeus can be seen in open areas and nuts chewed by dormouse Musc…

Coedydd Dyffryn Ffestiniog (Gogleddol)

…ia arcyrionema and Cribraria microcarpus. The colonies of lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros within the Coedydd Dyffryn Ffestiniog – (Gogleddol) SSSI form part of a much larger population in the Vale of Ffestiniog, which are probably linked to populations in the Glasl…

Coedydd ac Ogofau Elwy a Meirchion

…ecotus auritus, pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus and lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros, are recorded in the caves. Remarks: The ash woodland on site equates to “Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines”, a habitat listed on Annex 4 of the EC Haitats …

Ty Bach Ystlumod

…ch Ystlumod is of special interest as a breeding roost of lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros. The site, which is situated behind Arthog village hall, near Fairbourne, is a small brick building that was formerly the coal store and outside toilet block for the old schoo…

Ganllwyd

…perzia selago is found amongst the crags. The colonies of lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros here form part of a much larger population in the Mawddach and Wnion valleys. Nursery roosts occur in suitable buildings such as Ganllwyd Chapel and the barn at Ty’n y Benrhos…

Glaslyn

…the rare snail Vertigo lilljeborgi and nursery roosts for lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros. The Glaslyn Estuary is situated on top of a buried valley, which can be traced offshore into Tremadog Bay. This valley was occupied by a glacier during the last Ice Age and a…

Cadair Idris

…urinia, Welsh clearwing moth Synanthedon scoliaeformis and lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. Geological/geomorphological background Lower Palaeozoic sedimentary and igneous rocks of Ordovician age dominate the bedrock geology of the Cadair Idris massif. The igneous…

Alyn Valley Woods and Alyn Gorge Caves

… found throughout the site and their management history. Lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros together with other species of Myotid bats have been recorded from several caves and mines throughout the site. Numbers tend to be small at individual localities. Otters Lutra…

Plas Maenan

… special interest for its summer and winter population of lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros . In the United Kingdom the species is restricted to Wales and south-west England and these populations now have European significance. Throughout the year bats use the old ce…

Ffynnon Beuno and Cae Gwyn Caves

…ical interest and it's species interest, a winter roost of lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. The site is located on the east side of the Vale of Clwyd, 1⁄2 kilometre south of the village of Tremeirchion, 5 kilometres south east of St Asaph. It is at an altitude of 11…

Creigiau Rhiwledyn / Little Ormes Head

…ves have historically supported hibernating populations of lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. Marine Biology: The intertidal area is of special interest due to the occurrence of specialised and nationally scarce biotopes (seashore and seabed habitats and their assoc…

Coedydd De Dyffryn Maentwrog

… Paradiacheopsis acanthodes. There is a nursery roost for lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros at Pen-lan house at Maentwrog. This colony forms part of a much larger population in the Maentwrog valley and is probably linked to populations in the Glaslyn valley and south…

Orielton Stable Block and Cellars

… special interest as one of the largest nursery roosts of lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros in Pembrokeshire. It is located approximately 3 km south-west of Pembroke. The population of R. hipposideros in Britain has suffered recent serious declines such that it is no…

Napp's Cave

…e been reported from this cave, including the greater and lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and Rhinolophus hipposideros.

Beer Quarry and Caves

…re Bechstein's bat Myotis bechsteinii and the greater and lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and Rhinolophus hipposideros. Other species present are Brandt's bat M. brandti, Daubenton's bat M. daubentoni, Natterer's bat M. nattereri, brown long-eared bat Plecotus aur…

Milford Haven Waterway

…lly important numbers of migratory waterfowl, greater and lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and Rhinolophus hipposideros, and otter Lutra lutra. The site extends from the mouth of the Haven at Dale Point and Thorn Island to the upper reaches of the Daugleddau at Hav…

Berry Head to Sharkham Point

… cave and marine fauna. Some are inhabited by greater and lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and Rhinolophus hipposideros.

Upper Wye Gorge

…badger Meles meles, fallow deer Dama dama and greater and lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and Rhinolophus hipposideros, which use a series of caves and mines within the site as a winter roost. The woodland breeding birds include buzzard Buteo buteo, wood warbler …

Hembury Woods

…s winter roosts by small numbers of greater horseshoe and lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and Rhinolophus hipposideros.

River Camel Valley and Tributaries

…utta and sea lamprey Petromyzon marinus. Rare greater and lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and Rhinolophus hipposideros feed along the watercourses along with the kingfisher Alcedo atthis, dipper Cinclus cinclus, grey wagtail Motacilla cinerea and water vole Arvico…

Chilmark Quarries

…h roosts comprise a diversity of species including greater and lesser horseshoe Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and Rhinolophus hipposideros, Daubenton's Myotis daubentonii, Natterer's M. natteri, Brandt's M. brandti and Bechstein's M. bechsteini. Bechstein's bat is very rare in great …

Arfordir Penrhyn Angle / Angle Peninsula Coast

…s site, along with feeding and over wintering greater and lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and Rhinolophus hipposideros. Remarks: The site lies entirely within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The site is a component part of Pembrokeshire Marine/Sir Benfro F…

Castlemartin Range

… plants and invertebrates, breeding seabirds, greater and lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and Rhinolophus hipposideros, otter Lutra lutra and grey seal Halichoerus grypus. The site encompasses extensive tracts of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Castlemartin Firing R…

Cabilla Manor Wood

…of bat use the complicated underground mine system. These are greater horseshoe Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, lesser horseshoe Rhinolophus hipposideros, daubenton’s Myotis daubentonia and brown long-eared Plecotus auritus bats.

Torbryan Caves

…ntrances. The caves are also used by several species of bat: greater horseshoe Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, lesser horseshoe Rhinolophus hipposideros and long-eared Plecotus spp. bats have been recorded at this site.

Fonthill Grottoes

…se are regularly used as hibernacula by seven species of bat, greater horseshoe Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, lesser horseshoe Rhinolophus hipposideros, Natterer's Myotis nattereri, Daubenton's M. daubentoni, whiskered Myotis mystacinus, Brandt's M. brandti and brown long eared Plec…

Ebbor Gorge

… argus Aricia agestis occur on the limestone grassland. Greater horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and lesser horseshoes Rhinolophus hipposideros regularly use sites in the Gorge as hibernacular roosts. Several caves occur within the Gorge, of which Bridged Pot provides o…

St. Dunstan's Well Catchment

…hid Dactylorhiza fuchsii are widespread. Small numbers of greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros and natterer's bat Myotis nattereri hibernate in the cave system.

Afon Cleddau Gorllewinol / Western Cleddau River

…sting site for an assemblage of bat species including the greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros and the Pipistrelle bat Pipistrellus pipistrellus. The Western Cleddau River SSSI also contains two rare invertebrates, the …

Afon Teifi

…at species, including Daubenton’s bat Myotis daubentonii, greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. Afon Teifi and its tributaries support non-migratory fish species including native brown trout Salmo trutta fario, pike Eso…

The Perch

…scardinus avellanarius and five species of bat, including greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros which use the site for feeding. One small roost of lesser horseshoe bats is known. Both species of horseshoe bat are nationa…

Brown's Folly

…'s bat M. brandti, brown long eared bat Plecotus auritus, greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. Geological A composite section through the Middle Jurassic great Oolite and the lower part of the Forest Marble is exposed …

Axbridge Hill and Fry's Hill

…ls, birds and invertebrates. There is a roosting site for greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros, both of which are nationally rare. Dormice Muscardinus avellanarius are found in the woodland. Twenty five species of butt…

Stackpole

…rare Ecnomus tenellus which inhabits freshwater sponges. Greater horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros, from adjacent nursery roost in the Stackpole Courtyard and Walled Garden SSSI, feed and have an important sheltered flight…

Afon Cleddau Dwyreiniol / Eastern Cleddau River

…sting site for an assemblage of bat species including the greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros and the Pipistrelle bat Pipistrellus pipistrellus. Two nationally scarce lower plants are also found in the site; the liverw…

Gwynfynydd

…ipiter gentilis hunt in the woodland and breed nearby. The lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros is recorded hibernating within the mine workings. Greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum has recently been recorded using the site. Remarks: The SSSI lies within Sno…

Old Ironstone Works, Mells

…es and tunnels provide important roost sites for the rare greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and, to a lesser extent, the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. The roof void of the old works building is used as a summer breeding roost by large numbers of gre…

Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines

…e important hibernation sites for the rare and endangered greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, being used by significant numbers of animals from more than one breeding site. The mine entrances allow the bats to use the underground systems, in addition to providing ess…

Ruabon / Llantysilio Mountains and Minera

…used by hibernating bats including the nationally uncommon lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. Three geological sites are encompassed within the site boundary. These are: 1. The Minera Caves (Karst/Cave) are a key site for their cave geomorphology and geology. The inte…

Mwyngloddiau a Chreigiau Gwydyr

…eral of the mine systems in the forest support colonies of lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros, which are considered to be rare in Europe. Other bat species which are found in the mine systems are Daubenton’s bat Myotis daubentonii, whiskered bat Myotis mystacinus, brow…

Sylvan House Barn

…orm one of the main British strongholds for the threatened lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros where the extensive deciduous woodlands; underground systems and sheltered valleys provide important roosting and feeding areas for this species. Habitat destruction, loss of …

Chwarel Cambrian / Cambrian Quarry, Gwernymynydd

…ological interest for its large population of hibernating lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros, one of the largest in north east Wales. Lesser horseshoe bats are considered to be rare and endangered in Europe and the population here is considered to be one of the most i…

Foxwood

…n Foxwood is of special interest for the population of the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros that it supports. The site includes a cave system used for roosting as well as wooded foraging habitat. Foxwood is situated within Cwm Coed-y-cerrig, 7.5 km north of Abergaven…

Graig Fawr

…ite. There is a hibernaculum supporting a small number of lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros. Remarks: The endemic race of silver-studded blue butterfly is a Red Data Book invertebrate and Biodiversity Action Plan species. The northern brown argus butterfly is also a…

Penmaenuchaf Hall

…haf Hall is of special interest as a breeding roost of the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. The Hall is a 19th century country house situated 3 km west of Dolgellau at an altitude of 40 m overlooking the Afon Mawddach. In Britain, which is a European stronghold for …

Morcombelake

…ides an important hibernation site for the nationally rare lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros*. The invertebrate fauna of the site has not been extensively studied but it is known that Hardown Hill supports a high diversity of hoverflies, and it is thought likely that …

Mwyngloddfa Mynydd-Bach

…dd-bach is of special interest for its hibernaculum of the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. The site consists of a disused mine adit cut through Old Red Sandstone rocks. The single entrance faces north-east. The entrance is in a narrow strip of woodland to the north…

Ruperra Castle and Woodlands

… special interest as the only known nursery roost for the greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum in the Mid and South Glamorgan Area of Search and one of only five known nursery roosts of this species in Wales. The buildings at Ruperra Castle, situated in Lower Machen, C…

Llanddulas Limestone and Gwrych Castle Wood

…ants; bryophytes; butterflies; moths and a winter roost of lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. The site occupies several prominent Carboniferous Limestone escarpments on either side of the valley of the River Dulas some three kilometres west of the town of Abergele and…

Winsley Mines

…e important hibernation sites for the rare and endangered greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum. Up to 100 bats have been recorded in these mines during the winter, the majority using Murhill Quarry. It is estimated that the greater horseshoe bat population in Britain …

Llangovan Church

…an Church is of special interest as a summer roost for the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. The site comprises a stone built Norman church and surrounding churchyard, situated on the east facing slope of a valley side in Llangovan, Monmouthshire. The bats roost in t…

Caerwood & Ashberry Goose House

…ye Valley form one of the main British strongholds for the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros and greater horseshoe bat R. ferrumequinum. Both of these species are rare and threatened due to the continuing loss of breeding and hibernation roosts and vital feeding areas…

Slebech Stable Yard Loft, Cellars & Tunnels

…able yard loft is one of two known breeding sites for the greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum in Wales. The greater horseshoe has a predominantly southern Palaearctic distribution, and the Slebech site is the most northerly regular breeding location known in Europe. T…

Cwm Clydach

… dissectus, Pyrochroa coccinea and Rhizophagus nitidulus. Lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros have been observed foraging within the woodland and several caves are known to be used as roosts. Scattered stands of secondary woodland, much of which has developed on quarry…

Buckland Coach House & Ice House

…ck and coach house provide an important breeding site for lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros, and the ice house is used by the colony as a hibernaculum in winter and as a night roost in summer. The lesser horseshoe bat is known to be extremely susceptible to disturban…

Castell y Waun a'i Barcdir / Chirk Castle and Parkland

…upport. Also of special interest is the breeding roost of lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros in the castle buildings. One area of grassland supports a diverse assemblage of grassland fungi which is of special interest and of national importance, including 15 species o…

Old Bow and Old Ham Mines

…ye Valley form one of the main British strongholds for the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros and greater horseshoe bat R.ferrumequinum. Both of these species are rare and threatened due to the continuing loss of breeding and hibernation roosts and vital feeding areas …

Allt y Main Mine

…l-wooded hillside, noted as an important winter roost for lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros. This species is known to be very susceptible to disturbance and has declined in numbers and range in Britain and Western Europe in recent years. The mine is known to have bee…

Beech Cottage, Waterwynch

… of special interest as an important breeding roost of the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. The building is a grade II listed early 19th century "Plas", situated 1.5 km west of Dolgellau overlooking the Afon Mawddach. In Britain, which is a European stronghold for t…

Glynllifon

…ription This site has been selected for its population of lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros. The site is situated in the former Glynllifon estate, 7.5km south west of Caernarfon. The site includes three summer roost sites and two hibernation sites for the lesser hors…

Newton Court Stable Block

…ich is of special interest for its breeding colony of the greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum is located on a south-east facing bluff above the town of Monmouth, overlooking the River Wye and immediately adjacent to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. T…

Stackpole Courtyard Flats and Walled Garden

…ock tower loft is the major breeding site in Wales of the greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum. This bat has a predominantly southern Palaeartic distribution, and the Welsh population is at the extreme north-western extremity of the species’ range. The British populati…

Coed y Gopa

…te is notified for its species interest, a winter roost of lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. The site occupies a prominent Carboniferous Limestone hill south-west of and overlooking the town of Abergele at the north western end of the Vale of Clwyd. It is at an altit…

Carew Castle

…vide important transitory roosting and feeding sites for greater horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and other bat species. The greater horseshoe bat has a predominantly southern Palaearctic distribution, and the Welsh population is at the extreme north-western extremity of …

Afon Eden - Cors Goch Trawsfynydd

…vide an important food source for bats, including the rare lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. The Cors Goch mire supports a colony of the locally rare large heath butterfly Coenonympha tullia at one of its relatively few Welsh sites. The large heath butterfly occurs i…

Park House Outbuildings, Stackpole

…f special interest as the largest known nursery roosts of lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros in Pembrokeshire. The population of lesser horseshoe bats in Britain has suffered recent serious declines such that it is now restricted to Western Britain with its main conce…

Craig Adwy-wynt a Choed Eyarth House a Chîl-y-groeslwyd

…hia semele. The site supports small numbers of hibernating lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros in caves and disused mine adits in the gorge of the River Clwyd. Remarks: 1. “Eyarth Rocks” (part of Craig Adwy-wynt) is a nature reserve part owned and part leased by Butter…

Felin Llwyngwair

…nterest as one of only three known nursery roosts for the greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum in Pembrokeshire. It is located approximately 1 km east of the coastal town of Newport. The greater horseshoe bat has a predominantly southern Palaearctic distribution, and t…

Garth-eryr

…t hibernation sites in Britain for the rare and endangered lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros with over 200 bats present in late winter. Three other species of bat have also been recorded, the brown longeared bat Plecotus auritus, Natterer’s bat Myotis nattereri and Da…

Ciliau

… of special interest as an important breeding roost of the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. The building is a grade II* listed late 15th century hall house with 17th/18th century remodelling, situated 1km east of Erwood and 8 km south east of Builth Wells, overlooki…

Afon Llynfi

…which provide an important food source for bats, including lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros and Daubenton's bat Myotis daubentonii. Remarks: The site is part of the River Wye/Afon Gwy candidate Special Area of Conservation and supports the following habitats and spe…

Leighton Bat Roosts

…pecial interest as the largest known nursery roost for the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros in the Montgomeryshire Area of Search and it is also one of the largest known hibernation sites for this species in the area. This site is of national importance for lesser ho…

Migneint-Arenig-Dduallt

…rd), water vole, pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus and lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros.

Hestercombe House

…er maternity roost and winter hibernacula for a colony of lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros. Counts indicate that it is consistently one of the two largest in South West England and that it is of national significance. Situated one mile to the north of Taunton, Hes…

Ysbyty Bron y Garth

…ite is of special interest for its population of breeding lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros. Ysbyty Bron Y Garth is a grade ІІ listed building situated between the floodplains of the Afon Glaslyn and Afon Dwyryd in the town of Minffordd, 3km east of Porthmadog. Lesse…

Pen y Gogarth / Great Ormes Head

…ent. The headland caves support hibernating populations of lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. Marine Biology: The marine biology of the site is of special interest because the shoreline is the largest extent of moderately exposed rock between the great Ormes Head an…

Glascoed, Meifod

…nterest because it supports a major maternity roost of the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. This site is of national importance for lesser horseshoe bats and forms part of a wider group of sites in this part of Wales that are considered to be internationally importa…

Hendre, Llangedwyn

…escription This site is notified for its species interest, lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. The site is located on the steep, north-facing side of the Tanat Valley, 0.5 kilometres south of the village of Llangedwyn, 12 kilometres west-south-west of the town of Oswes…

The Stiperstones & The Hollies

…s for several species of bat. The presence of the uncommon lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros is of particular note. Breeding birds include red grouse Lagopus lagopus scoticus, wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe, whinchat Saxicola rubetra and in the wooded fringes of the site,…

Bulkamore Iron Mine

…ernation site by large numbers of the rare and endangered greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, and are considered to be the second most important hibernation site in south-west England for this species. This site is one of three major South Devon hibernation sites in…

High Marks Barn

… is also used by small numbers of other bat species, including lesser horseshoe Rhinolophus hipposideros, brown long-eared Plecotus auritus and Natterer’s bats Myotis nattereri.

Coedydd Nantgwynant

…marshy grassland, acid grassland and wet heath. Roosts of lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros occur in the valley outside the site, but close to the woodland. The woodland also provides foraging habitat and commuting routes for these bats. Pipistrelle bats Pipistrellus…

Moel Hiraddug a Bryn Gop

…ath Coenonympha pamphilus. A winter hibernation colony of lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros, a protected species, is also present. Bryn Gop and most of Moel Hiraddug fall within the Bryniau Clwyd a Dyffryn Dyfrdwy/Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Nat…

Box Mine

… supports up to 10 percent of the total British population of greater horseshoe Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, one of the rarest native bat species. All British bat species have suffered marked population decline over the last forty years due partly to habitat destruction and partly …

Glyn Cywarch

… Cywarch is of special interest as a breeding roost of the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. In Britain a European stronghold for this species, the lesser horseshoe bat, is confined to Wales, the Welsh borders and south-west England. In Europe it has disappeared from…

Penygarnedd Mine

…one of the most important winter hibernation sites for the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros known in Wales. This site is one of a number of old mines in the Upper Tanat Valley which together form one of the most important bat hibernaculum areas in Wales. The site con…

Wye Valley Lesser Horseshoe Bat Site

…, Gwent. The site comprises 4 summer nursery roosts of the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros at Penallt Old Church, The Priory, Llandogo, Itton Court Stud and Tregeiriog Farm. Individually, these roosts are important in a national context as nursery sites, and collect…

Llwyn-iarth

…ty Action Plan species are likely to occur on Llwyn-iarth; lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros, pipistrelle bat Pipistrellus pipistrellus and song thrush Turdus philomelos.

Mynydd Llangatwg (Mynydd Llangattock)

…of the five most important hibernation sites in the UK for lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros, a species which is threatened in a European context. The Agen Allwedd part of the cave system appears to be the most important, with over 230 hibernating bats recorded in rec…

River Usk (Upper Usk) / Afon Wysg (Wysg Uchaf)

… including Daubenton's bat Myotis daubentonii and the rare lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. Below Brecon there is a thriving population of water vole Arvicola amphibius, a species that has undergone a recent marked decline in the UK. Invertebrates The invertebrate f…

Gregynog

…g their adult life-stage. The site also supports foraging lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros and a good variety of woodland birds including breeding redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus, pied flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca, and wood warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix. great c…

Siambre Ddu

…doline and is also an important hibernation roost site for lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. This site is unique in Britain in that it is the only accessible cave formed at the junction of the Millstone Grit and the Carboniferous Limestone. The Carboniferous Limeston…

Afon Wysg (Isafonydd) / River Usk (Tributaries)

…n Brecon and Abergavenny supports important populations of lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros and several of the tributaries, including the Grwyne, Rhiangoll and Nant Menasgin are known to provide important feeding areas and sheltered flight lines for this species. Whi…

Creuddyn

… oricalcia. The site supports small numbers of hibernating lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros in the several caves and mine shafts. Remarks: 1. The site supports 'Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines', 'Taxus baccata woods' and 'Semi-Natural Dry Grassla…

The Malvern Hills

…s supports one of the largest known winter colonies of the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros in England. Geology Geologically, the Malverns is one of the largest and most important outcrops of Precambrian basement in S. Britain. The excellent exposures have stimulated…

West Llangynog Slate Mine

…ve been recorded from the site, the most notable being the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. At least 70 individuals of this species have been recorded at one time. This site is one of a number of old mines in the Upper Tanat Valley which together form one of the mos…

The Glen Chalk Caves, Bury St Edmunds

…which was later recovered 63 kilometres away 11 years after. A lesser horseshoe Rhinolophus hipposideros was resident for four months in 1958 -1959 and was only the third record for that species for eastern England. A Myotis daubentonii recovered in 1983, 22 years after marking, …

Penrice Stables and Underhill Cottage

Description This is a composite lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros roost in the grounds of the Penrice Estate, Gower and is comprised of part of the stable block, the roof of Underhill Cottage and Penrice Castle cave. Both the stable block an…

Buckshraft Mine & Bradley Hill Railway Tunnel

…ye Valley form one of the main British strongholds for the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros and greater horseshoe bat R. ferrumequinum. Both of these species are rare and threatened due to the continuing loss of breeding and hibernation roosts and vital feeding areas…

Rose Cottage, Llethrid

… of special interest as an important breeding roost of the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros. It is situated alongside the B4271 at the head of the extensively wooded valley of Llethrid Cwm, on the Gower Peninsula. In Britain, which is a European stronghold for this s…

Blaisdon Hall

…orm one of the main British strongholds for the threatened lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros where the extensive deciduous woodlands, underground systems and sheltered valleys provide important roosting and feeding areas for this species. Habitat destruction, loss of …

Bryngwyn Hall Stables and Coach House

…r of the stable block form an important breeding site for lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus Hipposideros. The lesser horseshoe bat is one of Britain's most threatened bat species and has declined in both range and numbers in Britain and western Europe this century. All known bree…

Malvern Common

…s supports one of the largest known winter colonies of the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros in England. Geology Geologically, the Malverns is one of the largest and most important outcrops of Precambrian basement in S. Britain. The excellent exposures have stimulated…

Little Hoyle and Hoyle's Mouth Caves & Woodlands

…cave is some 49 metres in length and is the haunt of the rare greater horseshoe Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and lesser horseshoe R. hipposideros bats. Natterer’s bat Myotis nattereri has also been recorded. The greater horseshoe bat hibernation colony is reputed to have been of lar…

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