Moss Valley Country Park

Moss Valley Country Park is situated between Gwersyllt and Brynteg, three miles north of Wrexham. The V-shaped valley has woodland with oak and beech trees, as well as two small lakes and areas of open grassland. The valley provides a rich habitat for wildlife and is particularly noted for its birds.

Moss Valley has an industrial past, and was once a major coal mining area. In 1973 the spoil heaps were reclaimed, but amongst the tranquil woodland and meadows, evidence of the old railways can still be found.

Pathways run through the park, often following old tramways and railway lines that were once used to extract the coal and sandstone from the valley. Although the coal mines have long since gone, the small sandstone quarries still exist offering excellent wildlife habitats hidden away amongst the trees.

The Moss Valley Fishing Club uses the lake by the main car park. You can get membership details and purchase day tickets at Deggy’s Fishing Tackle, 2 Ruabon Road, Wrexham.

Horse riders / cyclists can use the path along the old railway line.

Photography by Danni Hughes.