Maengwyn

Hill, Mountain in Denbighshire

Wales

Maengwyn

Approaching Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog The hill is called Maengwyn
Approaching Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog Credit: Chris Gunns

Maengwyn is a small hill located in the county of Denbighshire, Wales. Standing at an elevation of approximately 270 meters (886 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Situated near the town of Corwen, Maengwyn is part of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is characterized by its rolling green slopes and rocky outcrops, which provide a diverse habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna.

The hill is accessible via a network of footpaths and trails, making it a great spot for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and birdwatching. The paths meander through fields and woodlands, offering visitors the chance to explore the area's natural beauty up close.

At the summit of Maengwyn, there is a trig point, which marks the highest point of the hill. From here, on clear days, it is possible to see panoramic views of the Clwydian Range, Snowdonia National Park, and even the coast of North Wales.

Maengwyn is also steeped in history, with several ancient sites scattered across its slopes. These include burial mounds and hillforts, providing glimpses into the area's rich past.

Overall, Maengwyn is a picturesque hill in Denbighshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and history of the Clwydian Range.

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Approaching Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog The hill is called Maengwyn
Approaching Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog
The hill is called Maengwyn
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Hand Historic inn & hotel at the end of B4500, symbolised by the large wooden hand front left. Once farmhouse, later drover's inn, now hotel with spa. Reception to front, with original kitchen range; bar back left, with games room further back; dining room at the back. Good Beer Guide-listed; cask ales on offer at my visit: Stonehouse Station Bitter, Weetwood Cheshire Cat. Exposed stone walls, wooden beams.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Hand
Historic inn & hotel at the end of B4500, symbolised by the large wooden hand front left. Once farmhouse, later drover's inn, now hotel with spa. Reception to front, with original kitchen range; bar back left, with games room further back; dining room at the back. Good Beer Guide-listed; cask ales on offer at my visit: Stonehouse Station Bitter, Weetwood Cheshire Cat. Exposed stone walls, wooden beams.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Afon Ceiriog Looking upstream from Llanarmon Bridge.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Afon Ceiriog
Looking upstream from Llanarmon Bridge.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, sheep grazing On the Ceiriog plain, seen from Llanarmon Bridge.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, sheep grazing
On the Ceiriog plain, seen from Llanarmon Bridge.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Centenary Hall Next to Afon Ceiriog, in the village centre: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.hallshire.com/halls/view/2840/llanarmon-centenary-hall" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.hallshire.com/halls/view/2840/llanarmon-centenary-hall">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Centenary Hall
Next to Afon Ceiriog, in the village centre: LinkExternal link
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, St. Garmon's Church in Wales parish church, built 1846 on a much earlier site, from C5. Simple nave and gallery. Listed by CADW, Grade II: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300081150-church-of-st-garmon-ceiriog-ucha#.WYyXrXUwgqA" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300081150-church-of-st-garmon-ceiriog-ucha#.WYyXrXUwgqA">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, St. Garmon's
Church in Wales parish church, built 1846 on a much earlier site, from C5. Simple nave and gallery. Listed by CADW, Grade II: LinkExternal link
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, chapel Tabernacl Addoldy Wesleyaido, dated 1911; the building appears to be disused.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, chapel
Tabernacl Addoldy Wesleyaido, dated 1911; the building appears to be disused.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Ysgol LDC Village primary school. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://cvf.cymru/ysgol-llanarmon-dc/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://cvf.cymru/ysgol-llanarmon-dc/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Ysgol LDC
Village primary school. LinkExternal link
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, West Arms Historic inn overlooking the village crossroads, at the end of B4500. Wooden beams, open fireplace, a variety of rooms at back with bar lounge; large garden with views over farmland. Cask ale on offer at my visit: Sharp's Doom Bar. The building is listed by CADW: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300001305-the-west-arms-hotel-ceiriog-ucha#.WYyd53UwgqA" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300001305-the-west-arms-hotel-ceiriog-ucha#.WYyd53UwgqA">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, West Arms
Historic inn overlooking the village crossroads, at the end of B4500. Wooden beams, open fireplace, a variety of rooms at back with bar lounge; large garden with views over farmland. Cask ale on offer at my visit: Sharp's Doom Bar. The building is listed by CADW: LinkExternal link
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, minor road From the village to Pentre, where the road becomes an "other route with public access".
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, minor road
From the village to Pentre, where the road becomes an "other route with public access".
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, stile At the beginning of the footpath up the valley of Pant Sarffle and back to the village.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, stile
At the beginning of the footpath up the valley of Pant Sarffle and back to the village.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, rams Handsome horned rams, grazing next to Nant Sarffle.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, rams
Handsome horned rams, grazing next to Nant Sarffle.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Sarffle Farm Sheep farm on the Sarffle valley.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Sarffle Farm
Sheep farm on the Sarffle valley.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, farm track From Sarffle Farm above the Nant Sarrfle valley (left) towards Foel Goch.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, farm track
From Sarffle Farm above the Nant Sarrfle valley (left) towards Foel Goch.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, sheep feeder Looking down the Nant Sarffle valley towards Sarffle Farm.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, sheep feeder
Looking down the Nant Sarffle valley towards Sarffle Farm.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, farm track From Sarffle Farm to Foel Goch.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, farm track
From Sarffle Farm to Foel Goch.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Maengwyn Seen from the other side of the valley. The summit of the hill is at 501m.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Maengwyn
Seen from the other side of the valley. The summit of the hill is at 501m.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, valley Formed by Nant Sarffle. Foel Wen to the East, and Foel Goch to the West.
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, valley
Formed by Nant Sarffle. Foel Wen to the East, and Foel Goch to the West.
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Maengwyn is located at Grid Ref: SJ1432 (Lat: 52.882824, Lng: -3.2728656)

Unitary Authority: Wrexham

Police Authority: North Wales

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Located within 500m of 52.882824,-3.2728656
Maengwyn
Ele: 501
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 52.8829261/-3.2727834
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