Ffridd Fawr

Hill, Mountain in Denbighshire

Wales

Ffridd Fawr

Green lane footpath Heading for a minor lane to Cyffylliog
Green lane footpath Credit: Maggie Cox

Ffridd Fawr is a prominent hill located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is situated within the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Standing at an elevation of 513 meters (1,682 feet), Ffridd Fawr is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking a peaceful escape into nature.

The hill is characterized by its rolling landscape, with grassy slopes and rocky outcrops. The terrain is relatively easy to navigate, making it suitable for walkers of all abilities. A network of well-maintained footpaths and trails crisscross the hill, allowing visitors to explore its diverse flora and fauna.

Ffridd Fawr boasts a rich biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species calling it home. The hillside is adorned with colorful wildflowers during the spring and summer months, while the heather-clad slopes add a vibrant touch to the landscape in the autumn.

The hill also holds historical significance, with remnants of ancient settlements and burial mounds scattered across its slopes. These archaeological features provide a glimpse into the area's past and add an element of intrigue to the hill's natural beauty.

Access to Ffridd Fawr is convenient, with several car parks and designated entry points available to visitors. The hill is easily accessible from nearby towns and villages, making it a popular destination for day trips or longer hikes.

Overall, Ffridd Fawr offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and recreational opportunities, making it a must-visit destination for those exploring Denbighshire and the Clwydian Range.

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Ffridd Fawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.130329/-3.4132244 or Grid Reference SJ0560. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Green lane footpath Heading for a minor lane to Cyffylliog
Green lane footpath
Heading for a minor lane to Cyffylliog
Marked on the OS Map as Llyn Gloyw The lake was completely dried up when I passed by!  The Clwydian Hills are on the horizon.
Marked on the OS Map as Llyn Gloyw
The lake was completely dried up when I passed by! The Clwydian Hills are on the horizon.
Cattle grid, stile and footpath sign For a footpath towards Cyffylliog.
Cattle grid, stile and footpath sign
For a footpath towards Cyffylliog.
Little used minor lane near Garreg-y-gath
Little used minor lane near Garreg-y-gath
Grazing land and woodland south of Bryn Gronwy Further down in the Vale of Clwyd is the town of Denbigh and on a clear day, some 14 miles away, the coast at Prestatyn can be seen.
Grazing land and woodland south of Bryn Gronwy
Further down in the Vale of Clwyd is the town of Denbigh and on a clear day, some 14 miles away, the coast at Prestatyn can be seen.
Farmland and woodland in Denbighshire
Farmland and woodland in Denbighshire
Hedge and tree-lined minor road near Sceibion Bach Looking south-westward.
Hedge and tree-lined minor road near Sceibion Bach
Looking south-westward.
A section of tree-lined minor road between Sceibion Bach and Ysgeibion Farm Looking south-westward.
A section of tree-lined minor road between Sceibion Bach and Ysgeibion Farm
Looking south-westward.
Sceibion Bach Mist still hangs in the frozen valley where Sceibion Bach Farm nestles in the grey dawn.
Sceibion Bach
Mist still hangs in the frozen valley where Sceibion Bach Farm nestles in the grey dawn.
Cattle Grid by Rabbit Warren Hill The lane from Sceibion Bach in the middle distance climbs to this point, where a cattle grid keeps the sheep grazing on Rabbit Warren Hill (behind shot) from straying away.
Cattle Grid by Rabbit Warren Hill
The lane from Sceibion Bach in the middle distance climbs to this point, where a cattle grid keeps the sheep grazing on Rabbit Warren Hill (behind shot) from straying away.
Carreg Y Gath Although the OS map shows vehicle access from Sceibion Bach to Carreg Y Gath, a gate blocks further progress beyond this point, a couple of hundred yards short of the metalled road.
Carreg Y Gath
Although the OS map shows vehicle access from Sceibion Bach to Carreg Y Gath, a gate blocks further progress beyond this point, a couple of hundred yards short of the metalled road.
Pen Y Porth Only the old OS map bears the name of this hill, behind the fodder-storage area for the sheep grazing to the east of Meifod.
Pen Y Porth
Only the old OS map bears the name of this hill, behind the fodder-storage area for the sheep grazing to the east of Meifod.
Foel Ganol Foel Ganol is the hill and also the name of the dwelling. North north east of Cyffylliog.
Foel Ganol
Foel Ganol is the hill and also the name of the dwelling. North north east of Cyffylliog.
Gwern-y-Gadfa A very attractive farmhouse totally overshadowed by a huge shed, probably for cattle. Taken from the minor road which goes over the hills from Cyffylliog to Saron.
Gwern-y-Gadfa
A very attractive farmhouse totally overshadowed by a huge shed, probably for cattle. Taken from the minor road which goes over the hills from Cyffylliog to Saron.
Woodland walk A welcome shade from the hot sun, this small woodland is in the old tything of  Ysgeibion
Woodland walk
A welcome shade from the hot sun, this small woodland is in the old tything of Ysgeibion
Native bluebells, Ysgeibion
Native bluebells, Ysgeibion
Ysgeibion Farm This farm lies on a minor road between Cyffylliog and Llanrhaeadr.
Ysgeibion Farm
This farm lies on a minor road between Cyffylliog and Llanrhaeadr.
Green and pleasant land Except in this case, this is Wales. Rolling countryside north of Cyffylliog.
Green and pleasant land
Except in this case, this is Wales. Rolling countryside north of Cyffylliog.
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Ffridd Fawr is located at Grid Ref: SJ0560 (Lat: 53.130329, Lng: -3.4132244)

Unitary Authority: Denbighshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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Ffridd Fawr
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