A COUNTY COUNCILLOR has blasted 'irresponsible' dog owners who are allowing their pets to roam off their leads at a popular north Wales beauty spot.
Moel Famau Country Park, which forms part of the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), attracts more than 200,000 visitors every year.
Standing at 554m (1,818ft), it is the highest summit in the Clwydian Range and is located on the Flintshire/Denbighshire border.
But, while it offers stunning views across the Vale of Clwyd to Snowdonia and the North Wales coast, it also faces some ongoing issues according to some concerned visitors.
Denbighshire County Councillor Merfyn Parry, who represents Llandyrnog, raised concerns over the site following a visit he made on Sunday (January 19).
Cllr Parry says that - despite signs politely asking visitors to keep their dogs on their leads - some are choosing to ignore the notices.
He added that this was particularly a worry for the sheep which are located all around the Moel Famau site.
A number of attacks on livestock have been recorded in north Wales lately, with two sheep having been killed in the Corwen area just last week.
Cllr Parry said; "It was such a shame to see so many loose dogs on Moel Famau today (January 19) - the signs to keep your dogs on leads are there for a reason.
"All the sheep up on the mountain are in lamb (pregnant). It’s not difficult, take an extending lead with you. So irresponsible."
In response to the concerns raised, a spokesperson for Denbighshire Council said: "Moel Famau is a popular area for people to walk, but dogs need to be on a lead on the open hill to prevent them chasing after and injuring livestock.
"The majority of those accessing our countryside sites and beauty spots do so responsibly. It is important that visitors are aware of what restrictions and guidelines are in place at the areas they intend to visit."
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