Fun day as footpaths open on farm
DOG walkers are invited to a fun day on the Great Orme in Llandudno, to celebrate the summer opening of footpaths at the National Trust’s Parc Farm.
Visitors to Paws in the Parc on Saturday, June 16, can enjoy dog shows and demonstrations, and get a chance to look around and learn about the conservation work being done at this special farm.
The Great Orme is one of Britain’s top five botanical sites. The limestone headland is home to rare species of plants and animals, some of which are found nowhere else on earth, and their future requires a more traditional way of farming.
Tenant farmer Dan Jones manages Parc Farm for National Trust Wales where he close shepherds his flock on the rugged grassland, working alongside Trust rangers and volunteers to manage and maintain the landscape and welcome visitors.
Last year the team created two new footpaths across the farm, which open from June to December (closed in the winter during lambing and while birds are nesting).
Paws at the Parc is being supported by Conwy County Borough Council, Plantlife, Valley Training and Pont. Running from 11am to 3pm, there will be a fun dog show, obedience demonstrations, a sheep shearing demo by farmer Dan and guided walk by ranger Doug, information stalls by local groups and children’s craft activities.
There is limited parking at the Orme summit car park, also public transport available from the town via the Great Orme Tramway and the cable car (which all accept dogs). Follow the signposts for the event from the summit car park. Owners are asked to keep their dogs on short leads within the farm walls, and under close control elsewhere around the headland where there are livestock. ● If anyone would like to know more about our work on the Great Orme contact our National Trust office on 01492 650460.