Walking Britain Moel Arthur and Penycloddiau
Introduction to Walk 1885
Region - Clwydian Hills
County/Area - Flintshire & Denbighshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km
Ascent - 1255 feet / 380 metres
Time - 5 hours 0 minutes
Grade - moderate
This walk takes in the most northerly sections of high ground in the Clwydian Hills before they lose height towards the North Wales Coast. It also provides the opportunity to explore the hillfort of Moel Arthur. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 265 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 265 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 116 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 116 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Moel Famau from Bwlch Penbarra
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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.
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