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Walk 1912 - Moel Famau and the Clwydian Hills from Cilcain

Region   Clwydian Hills AONB
County/Area   Flintshire
 & Denbighshire
AuthorLou Johnson
Length7.0 miles / 11.4 km
Ascent1700 feet / 515 metres
Grademoderate

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This excellent walk takes in the highest point on the Clwydian Hills and includes a lengthy section north along the main ridge. Offering contrasting views as far as Snowdonia, with many of the peaks easily recognised, to the west and the delights of Merseyside and beyond to the east the route has much to offer.

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Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS ExplorerSheet 265
OS LandrangerSheet 116

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


AREA INFORMATION

Clwydian Hills AONB
The Clwydian Hills stretch for about 20 miles, rising between the Vale of Clwyd to the west and the Dee Estuary to the east ...
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