Moel Famau and Offa's Dyke

Moel Famau is the highest hill in the Clwydian range at 555mts Our walk started from the car park for Moel Famau and went uphill through the woods. The first more gentle section soon becomes much steeper. On our first walk we took the steep route to a point near the 'scenic' alternative before returning downhill for lunch.

On our full walk we took our lunch with us. There are marked diversions for a slightly easier walk so on the first section we chose this and the zig-zag path made the ascent better. Views from the point where the paths joined were excellent as it was a clear day.

The next steep section again has a marked alternative and this is the more scenic route. This was a good choice as it was clear enough to see Snowdon from this path.

The track wound around and uphill until we could look down onto the Offa's Dyke path, the two tracks meeting below the steepest section we tackled just before the Jubilee Tower. From the tower, built n 1810 for the golden jubilee of George III, it was possible to see not only Snowdon but also across the Dee.

We then turned downhill and walked Offa's Dyke back down to the other car-park, then the footpath parallel to the road back to the Moel Famau car park (also bus stop and toilets) Total approx distance 5 miles, including the diversions.

Track through the woods
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before the 'scenic' split

The scenic turns left, the main track goes uphill
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the scenic track

The view looking down to Offa's Dyke
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the Jubilee Tower

View of Snowdon from Moel Famau
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Jubilee Tower from the Offa's Dyke path

Offa's Dyke path