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Moel Arthur and Penycloddiau Walk on Offa’s Dyke

By Dave Roberts   

on May 31, 2018    4/5 (1)

Moel Arthur and Penycloddiau Walk on Offa’s Dyke

Route Essentials

Route Summary

A ramble in the Clwydian Hills to Penycloddiau and Moel Arthur along Offa’s Dyke National Trail

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

Distance

11.37 km

Ascent

439 m

Time

4 hours

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

Start Location

Moel Arthur Car Park

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

n/a

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Moel Arthur and Penycloddiau Walk on Offa’s Dyke Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Moel Arthur and Penycloddiau Walk on Offa’s Dyke

This is a walk to the summit of Moel Arthur hillfort in the heart of the Clwydian Hills and following the Offa’s Dyke path for a significant part of the route. The route takes a circuitous approach to the east in order to pick up the Offa’s Dyke National Trail that the walk follows to the start. The return route takes in the hill fort at Penycloddiau for good measure. An alternative route takes a circuitous route to the west or it can easily be extended by following one of our other Clwydian Routes.

Moel Arthur is steeped in legend, and as the name pre-dates the Victorian period, is at least a genuine name and not an attempt to link to Arthurian Legend. There are surprisingly, no legends to link it to King Arthur. It was reputed to be Boudica’s burial spot and as it’s not in a strategic position, may well have had a ceremonial rather than defensive purpose despite demonstrating all the defensive trappings of an iron age hill fort. Penycloddiau is the northernmost of the Clwydian Range hillforts, and at 21 hectares is one of the largest in Wales. In 2009 a bronze age burial chamber was discovered on the hill’s summit, which predates the iron age hillfort.

The Route

You can download an excellent leaflet and map at the link below for full details of this walk.

More Information 

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

A ramble in the Clwydian Hills to Penycloddiau and Moel Arthur along Offa’s Dyke National Trail

Route Start Location: Moel Arthur Car Park

Distance
Ascent
Time
11.37 km 439 m 4 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

None nearby.

Hazards

n/a

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 :

Free parking at Moel Arthur Car Park

Public Transport:

None.

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