Moel Fenlli (Welsh Marilyn)

A circular route to bag another Welsh Marilyn, Moel Fenlli (note the soft mutation from m to f in the Welsh language) which is the second highest peak in the Clwydian Range (Bryniau Clwyd), second to Moel Famau

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27 October 2024

No dogs allowed

From the CP we head NE up a minor road/track and around old quarry land, then a short stretch along a minor road before finding our way to a ford (there is a bridge over it!) and across the A494. We ascend steadily towards Clwyd nurseries before the final more steep ascent to the summit.

Returning back to Clwyd nurseries, we then join Offa’s Dyke path down and around Moel Gyw (with a short stretch on the A494).

Leaving Offa’s Dyke we head East to Llanarmon-yn-lal, then North to return to the CP

Terrain:
Mix of paths, tracks, gravel, road, forest, open land. Maybe boggy/slippery in places after heavy rain. A few stiles.
Map/Area:
OS explorer 265 Clwydian Range
Starting Point:
Pystyll Gwyn Quarry car park on B5430, CH7 5TQ SJ188574
What3Words:
///joins.expressed.coaster
Walk Starts:
09:15
Walk Finishes:
15:30
Distance:
15km
Ascent:
520m
Highest Point:
Foel Fenlli 511m

Safety

Let the walk leader know of any relevant medical conditions

Refer to the Handbook for walk related information and specifically for recommended walking equipment and safety information

Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped

Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency

If you become detached from the group STOP, call out; try contacting group by phone or text. If no contact return to the last place you were with the group. Wait 30 mins repeatedly trying to make contact. After 30 mins seek help and/or make your own way safely.

The Google map below is the location of the walk start point.