Saturday 8th October - Walk around Clwydian range and Hill Forts

Date/Time of walk:         Saturday 8th October,  10am start
                                        Not suitable for dog - lots of stiles and livestock in fields.

Start Location:                Coed Llangwyfan (forestry car park)
                                        Grid Reference:  SJ 139 668

From Mold take the A541 towards Denbigh, then turn off left for Nannerch.
Take the first road left, signposted Llandyrnog (also brown fly fishery sign)
Follow this single track road (passing places) for about 3 miles.
Car park is on the right at the top of the pass by the forest.                        

Distance:                         Approx 8.5 miles (mainly bridle-paths  and field paths, open hillside)
                                        Can be muddy in places following rain                  

Total Ascent:                   2100 feet

Time:                               Approx  4.5 hours

Route Description:
The walk heads out of car park and climbs Moel Arthur, then follows bridle-paths and field paths along the eastern side of the Clwydian hills, returning over Penycloddiau.
If the visibility is good(!) we should have excellent views of the Snowdonia, North Wales coast and Cheshire plain.

Paul (pc628258[at]sky.com  or mobile 07986 191604)