Valle Crucis Abbey. The AONB now extends to . A wide range of wildlife thrives in the range, including red kites and red foxes, which both prey on rabbits and voles. There is also one of the few Welsh populations of black grouse and there is a project to conserve the European water vole, which is suffering a large decline in numbers across the United Kingdom. Another project is trying to get rid of the non-native Himalayan balsam which has invaded the Alyn Valley area. Recreation The Offa's Dyke Path follows the Clwydian Range, although Offa's Dyke itself was not constructed on it. The Clwydian Way long distance footpath passes through the Clwydian Range, and the North Wales Path follows the foot of the scarp between Prestatyn and Dyserth. References External links Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB Clwydian Range Tourism Group Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wales Mountains and hills of Flintshire Mountains and hills of Denbighshire