Across the Clwydian Range

A good local walk for the shorter days of November. This is an easy Blue taking in both sides of the Clwydian range on a series of good paths and tracks. The ascent is gentle and is split over two separate sections.

Blue

30 November 2025

No dogs allowed

The walk begins and ends at car parking bays on the minor road west of Cilcain.
We continue along the road beyond the parking area to the cross roads and take the track (left) that ascends at a gentle gradient to meet Offa’s Dyke on the main Clwydian ridge. From here we turn south east and follow the ridge for 1.5km over Moel Dywyll, the high point of the day, from where we should have some good views.
We leave the main Clwydian ridge on a small path which descends westwards on a good, grassy route (steep in places, poles recommended) until we reach the spring line on the west side of the ridge. We turn north on the path along the base of the hills. The path swings north east to become a track and ascends to cross the Clwydian ridge again at the pass south of Moel Arthur. From here we continue a short distance along the road to reach an easy track which leads back to the lane and car park.

 

Across the Clwydian Range walk route
Terrain:
Footpaths, tracks and quiet lanes. Some steep descent where poles may be helpful.
Map/Area:
Explorer 265
Starting Point:
The walk starts from the designated parking area just above Cilcain. From the centre of the village (CH7 5NN), go uphill past the church on your left and take the second left turning (no signpost – easy to miss). Drive for approximately 500m to where the road flattens out and there is a car park on the right hand side of the road GR SJ 170 653
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Walk Starts:
09:30
Walk Finishes:
14:30
Distance:
12.0 km
Ascent:
400 m
Highest Point:
475m Moel Dywyll

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.