Cilcain Reservoir – Cilcain Reservoirs loop from Moel Arthur Hillfort
Cilcain Reservoir – Cilcain Reservoirs loop from Moel Arthur Hillfort
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Cilcain Reservoir – Cilcain Reservoirs loop from Moel Arthur Hillfort
02:45
9.25km
260m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 14, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
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Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.22 km
View of Moel Famau from Offa's Dyke Trail
Highlight • Viewpoint
The route itself is what remains of some major earthworks as commissioned by …
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3.20 km
Cilcain Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Originally constructed to supply water to the local area, it's now a tranquil location surrounded by woodland and rolling hills.
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3.94 km
Cilcain Reservoirs
Highlight • Natural
These two reservoirs in particular are no longer in use, and the …
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6.91 km
Unsurfaced Track Between Cilcain and Moel Arthur
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
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9.25 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.14 km
2.17 km
1.27 km
655 m
Surfaces
5.65 km
2.21 km
950 m
193 m
177 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (450 m)
Lowest point (210 m)
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Thursday 2 July
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11°C
2 %
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