Bryn Alyn slopes, Moel Findeg and Maeshafn

Some lovely views from the tops below Bryn Alyn if the weather is good, and some very pretty woodland stretches too, including the Moel Findeg nature reserve and Big Covert ancient woodland.

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15 June 2025

No dogs allowed

We head east from the layby, and skirting the north slope of Bryn Alyn to reach a slightly easier ascent, we climb up to a point below the east side of the hill. We loop round across the moor and through some woodland towards the north-east. When we reach the Owain Glyndŵr pub we turn west across Moel Findeg towards Maeshafn, then back towards our starting point, heading south through the Big Covert woodland.

Bryn Alyn slopes, Moel Findeg and Maeshafn walk route

Terrain:
Generally easy walking on good paths, although the first quarter of the route is steadily uphill. There is a section mid-walk with a succession of stiles in poor repair – they are solid but missing steps, so need to be climbed over! Likewise one very large fallen tree. There may be a few cattle around.
Map/Area:
OS Explorer 265
Starting Point:
Layby south of Llanferres village on the A494 : SJ 18719 59805
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Walk Starts:
09:30
Walk Finishes:
15:00
Distance:
15km
Ascent:
362m
Highest Point:
420 m below Bryn Alyn

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.