Foel Fenlli Summit and Cairn – View of Moel Famau loop from Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd

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Foel Fenlli Summit and Cairn – View of Moel Famau loop from Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd

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Foel Fenlli Summit and Cairn – View of Moel Famau loop from Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd

04:40

15.0km

540m

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: August 21, 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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3.79 km

Foel Fenlli Summit and Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Foel Fenlli is the second-highest peak of the Clwydian Range after Moel Famau. The summit affords fantastic views into Wales and England, as well as over the nearby hills. On …

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4.60 km

Pen Barras Trailhead (Moel Famau)

Highlight • Rest Area

On clear days can see all snowdon range and cadir idris

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5.21 km

Offa's Dyke Path to Moel Famau

Highlight • Summit

Great views over the surrounding areas!

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5.97 km

View of Moel Famau

Highlight • Natural Monument

Clear view of the top of Moel Famau that gives you an additional strength to reach the Jubilee Tower

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6.05 km

Bench With a View of the Clwydian Range

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect place to take a breather and enjoy the views and chat to the people walking up and down the hill.

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6.33 km

Heather Trail at Moel Famau

Highlight • Natural

Really nice colours when the sun's out!

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6.72 km

Viewpoint

8.01 km

Heather Moorland Between Moel Famau and Pen-y-Waun

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pretty open moor area and small llyn amidst the trees on the flanks of Moel Famau. Lots of wildflowers in summer.

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8.39 km

Woodland Shelter in Clwyd Forest

Highlight • Rest Area

A large area of managed woodland on the slopes south of Moel Famau in the Clwydian Range of mountains. There are lots of trails through the woodland, popular with walkers and mountain bikers.

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15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

1.04 km

873 m

839 m

788 m

432 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

2.01 km

1.30 km

839 m

788 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

12°C

4°C

72 %

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Comments

April 15, 2023,199 Moel Famau (Flint)☑️

Wow! Wow! Wow! What a stunner of a walk! Absolutely fantastic views all the way around this walk - loved every minute of it!! 🤗 We debriefed at The Three Loggerheads - lovely!

December 24, 2021,Foel/Moel Fenlli and Moel Famau Loop

Good to get a bit of fresh air before the festivities start! Nice and quiet on the Foel Fenlli side (as usual) but busy on the Moel Famau side (as usual!).