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Moel Famau
 

Lying in the North West of Wales, on the Clwydian Range, with Offas Dyke long distance footpath running along its boundary and Loggerheads Country Park near by, Moel Famau forest is described as the gateway to rural Wales. It covers 579 hectares and has a relatively wide range of species. It is within easy reach of Liverpool, Chester and Wrexham, all of which can be seen from its summit.

How to get there:

Moel Famau is part of Clwyd. Mold is the nearest town or village.

From Mold take the A494. Follow this road through the towns of Gwernymynydd and Loggerheads, until you come to a junction with 'Moel Famau Country Park' sign posted to the right. Follow this road for 1m, you will see the car park on your right hand side.

OS Grid Reference: SJ161627

Start your visit from:

Moel Famau

Other places to go in Clwyd

Activities:

WalkingHorse RidingWildlife ActivitiesPicnicView Point
horse riding

Open access for horse riders in this area.

Contact:

Steve Crosby
Local Area Manager
0845 604 0845
e-mail: steve.crosby@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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What's of interest
Handy for the urban populations of North Wales and North West England. This is the quickest "out in the hills" fix for many people. The trails through the forest to the summit of Moel Famau are the most popular routes to the top of the mountain. The absence of grazing livestock makes the area particularly popular with dog walkers.

Please check before you visit that the area you want to come to is not closed, due to work in progress or an event taking place, by logging on to the CCW Website for current and future closures as determined by the CRoW 2000 Act.


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