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Castell Dinas Bran 'avalanche' prompts alert Castell Dinas Bran 'avalanche' prompts alert
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Denbighshire countryside rangers are warning walkers to take care while visiting some of the area's hillside beauty spots amid concern over snow slips as the thaw continues. Snow slip warnings have been issued to walkers visiting hillsides in Denbighshire after reports of an 'avalanche' which uprooted trees.
Rangers were called to the foot of Castell Dinas Brân, Llangollen, after a resident reported an "avalanche". It happened on Llangollen's Castell Dinas Bran - a popular destination for walkers - as the thaw from recent wintery conditions continues.
Trees have been uprooted as tonnes of snow swamped 20 metres (65ft) of pathway. Countryside rangers were called to the area where trees had been uprooted as tonnes of snow swamped 20m (65ft) of pathway.
A sign warning walkers to be wary has been erected at the scene. A warning sign has been erected.
Rangers were recalled from trying to clear the snow and debris from the path earlier this week amid safety concerns.Rangers were recalled from trying to clear the snow and debris from the path earlier this week amid safety concerns.
It is thought the "avalanche" happened on Sunday. It is thought the snow slip happened on Sunday.
Denbighshire council said the south of the county had received an unprecedented amount of snowfall.Denbighshire council said the south of the county had received an unprecedented amount of snowfall.
A council spokesperson said: "With the snow now starting to thaw, we would urge people to remain vigilant as there may be certain movements of snow that may occur without warning.A council spokesperson said: "With the snow now starting to thaw, we would urge people to remain vigilant as there may be certain movements of snow that may occur without warning.
"We have issued warnings to members of the public to be aware of the continued risk of lying snow and any snow remaining on roofs of buildings and on high structures.""We have issued warnings to members of the public to be aware of the continued risk of lying snow and any snow remaining on roofs of buildings and on high structures."