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Foel Fenlli and Moel Famau Walk From Bwlch Pen Barras

By Dave Roberts   

on June 15, 2018    5/5 (2)

Posted as a walk in – Clwydian Range and Dee Valley, Denbighshire, Europe, Wales

Foel Fenlli and Moel Famau Walk From Bwlch Pen Barras

Route Essentials

Route Summary

Walk to Foel Fenlli and Moel Famau in the Clwydian Hills

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

7.85 km

Ascent

431 m

Time

2 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Bwlch Pen Barra

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

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Foel Fenlli and Moel Famau Walk From Bwlch Pen Barras Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Foel Fenlli and Moel Famau Walk From Bwlch Pen Barras

This circular walk up Moel Famau and Foel Fenlli in the Clwydian Range, starts off high up at Bwlch Penbarras so you’re on the summit of Foel Fenlli in no time. Foel Fenlli is yet another example of a hill fort in the Clwydian Range along with Moel Arthur and the nearby Penycloddiau.

The walk also follows the Offa’s Dyke National Trail for much of it’s duration, including the approach to Moel Famau from Foel Fenlli. That mans those sections are waymarked and reasonably easy to follow, though most of the route is along clear paths and shouldn’t be difficult to follow.

The Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Walk to Foel Fenlli and Moel Famau in the Clwydian Hills

Route Start Location: Bwlch Pen Barra

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
7.85 km 431 m 2 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

The Hut at Bwlch Pen Barras serves hot drink and food. Open every day in the season, weekends only in winter.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking : CH7 5SH

At the bwlch

Public Transport:

none

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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