A beautiful walk which follows the line of the 4 LLantysilio Moel summits, on good paths offering
excellent views, returning along contour paths over grazing land.
Blue Walk
Sunday 14 June 2026
No dogs allowed
Leaving the car park, we climb SW past a quarry to the first hill top, Moel y Faen. Dropping down before climbing to Moel y Gamelin, the route then heads steeply down W before reaching Moel y Caer. We continue SW to the last climb, Moel Morfydd. The descent continues on good tracks W to join a bridleway leading NW over farmland to pass north of the quarry back to the car park.
Terrain:
Mainly good stony tracks. A few short steep descents where poles might be of use. Bridle paths and pasture on return leg, with a couple of possibly muddy sections after rain. Currently there are 3 locked gates on the return rights of way which have to be climbed.
Map/Area:
OS Explorer 256 Wrexham & Llangollen
Starting Point:
Car park opposite Ponderosa café (sadly out of business) on A542 north of Horseshoe Pass LL20 8DR GR SJ192481 Further parking available on roadside on minor road just north of cafe on left.
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Walk Starts:
09:15
Walk Finishes:
15:00
Distance:
11.5km
Ascent:
570m
Highest Point:
550m Moel Morfydd
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 https://ohwc.org.uk/kit-list/ and safety information https://ohwc.org.uk/safety/
Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped
Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency
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.