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Walk up Moel Famau from Loggerheads

By Dave Roberts   

on November 22, 2011    No ratings yet.

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

Walk up Moel Famau from Loggerheads

Route Essentials

Route Summary

Walk to the summit of Moel Famau from Loggerheads

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

Distance

11.36 km

Ascent

422 m

Time

3 hours

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

Start Location

Loggerheads Country Park

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Weather for Moel Famau

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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. 

Walk up Moel Famau from Loggerheads Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Walk up Moel Famau from Loggerheads

Moel Famau is the highest point on the Clwydian Range and can be reached with this reasonably easy hill walk in a few hours. Can also be extended with some of the other Clwydian Routes.

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:

Walk to the summit of Moel Famau from Loggerheads

Route Start Location: Loggerheads Country Park

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
11.36 km 422 m 3 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

Cafe and toilets at Loggerheads and pub nearby.

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 5LH

Paid for parking available.

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Weather for Moel Famau

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Recommended Maps: 

Guidebooks:

PATHFINDER North Wales, Snowdon & Offa’s Dyke Walks Guide, Best Walks in North Wales,  Best Walks in North Wales – Carl Rogers, 50 Walks in Snowdonia (AA 50 Walks series)

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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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