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Clwyd Forest

Wood, Forest in Denbighshire

Wales

Clwyd Forest

Bwlch Penbarras Looking down from the slopes of Moel Fenlli towards the Moel Famau car park. Walking these hills and going to the summit of Moel Famau (topped with the Jubilee Tower on the horizon) is very popular, especially with visitors from the Wirral and Cheshire. This is a section of the Offa's Dyke Path.
Bwlch Penbarras Credit: Eirian Evans

Clwyd Forest is a stunning woodland area located in Denbighshire, Wales. Known for its natural beauty and serene atmosphere, it covers an expansive area of approximately 15,000 hectares. The forest is situated within the stunning Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering visitors breathtaking views and a sense of tranquility.

The forest is composed of a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and pine, creating a rich and varied ecosystem. The dense woodland provides a habitat for a wide array of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

Visitors to Clwyd Forest can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and horseback riding. The forest boasts an extensive network of well-maintained trails and paths, catering to all levels of ability. These paths lead through enchanting woodland, babbling streams, and picturesque glades, offering a true escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

For those seeking a more immersive experience, Clwyd Forest offers several campsites and picnic areas, allowing visitors to fully embrace the natural surroundings. The forest is also home to a number of historical sites, such as the ancient hillfort of Moel Arthur, providing a glimpse into the area's rich cultural heritage.

Overall, Clwyd Forest is a captivating destination that showcases the beauty of Denbighshire's natural landscape. Whether seeking adventure or solace, visitors are sure to find a fulfilling experience within the tranquility of this remarkable forest.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.147461/-3.2417285 or Grid Reference SJ1761. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bwlch Penbarras Looking down from the slopes of Moel Fenlli towards the Moel Famau car park. Walking these hills and going to the summit of Moel Famau (topped with the Jubilee Tower on the horizon) is very popular, especially with visitors from the Wirral and Cheshire. This is a section of the Offa's Dyke Path.
Bwlch Penbarras
Looking down from the slopes of Moel Fenlli towards the Moel Famau car park. Walking these hills and going to the summit of Moel Famau (topped with the Jubilee Tower on the horizon) is very popular, especially with visitors from the Wirral and Cheshire. This is a section of the Offa's Dyke Path.
Cairn at the top of Moel Fenlli Moel Fenlli is one of a series of Hillforts along the Clwydian Hills
Cairn at the top of Moel Fenlli
Moel Fenlli is one of a series of Hillforts along the Clwydian Hills
Path from the summit of Moel Fenlli Heading south towards Moel Eithinen, Moel Gyw, Moel Llanfair, Moel y Plas and Moel Acre at the southern end of the Clwydian Hills
Path from the summit of Moel Fenlli
Heading south towards Moel Eithinen, Moel Gyw, Moel Llanfair, Moel y Plas and Moel Acre at the southern end of the Clwydian Hills
Grug ar Foel Famau / Heather on Moel Famau
Grug ar Foel Famau / Heather on Moel Famau
Llethrau Moel Famau / Slopes of Moel Famau
Llethrau Moel Famau / Slopes of Moel Famau
Pwynt tirfesur yn lliwiau'r Urdd / Trig point in Urdd colours The trig point has been painted in the colours of Urdd Gobaith Cymru, presumably due to celebrate their Eisteddfod in Denbigh in 2020.
Pwynt tirfesur yn lliwiau'r Urdd / Trig point in Urdd colours
The trig point has been painted in the colours of Urdd Gobaith Cymru, presumably due to celebrate their Eisteddfod in Denbigh in 2020.
Rheoli'r rhostir / Managing the moorland The heather cover is managed to provide suitable habitats for grouse.
Rheoli'r rhostir / Managing the moorland
The heather cover is managed to provide suitable habitats for grouse.
Llwybrau'n croesi / Crossing paths
Llwybrau'n croesi / Crossing paths
Llidiart dan y copa / The gate below the summit
Llidiart dan y copa / The gate below the summit
Benchmark by track below Moel Famau This benchmark is on the East face of a mountain wall, which crosses a track below Moel Famau.
Benchmark by track below Moel Famau
This benchmark is on the East face of a mountain wall, which crosses a track below Moel Famau.
Benchmark with a view to the cairn on Moel Dywyll Mountain wall with benchmark below Moel Famau, with a view to the cairn on Moel Dywyll. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7269179">SJ1563 : Benchmark by track below Moel Famau</a>
Benchmark with a view to the cairn on Moel Dywyll
Mountain wall with benchmark below Moel Famau, with a view to the cairn on Moel Dywyll. SJ1563 : Benchmark by track below Moel Famau
Footpath and wall below Moel Famau Looking East along the track on the North side of Moel Famau. There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on the other side of the tall section of wall <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7269179">SJ1563 : Benchmark by track below Moel Famau</a>
Footpath and wall below Moel Famau
Looking East along the track on the North side of Moel Famau. There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on the other side of the tall section of wall SJ1563 : Benchmark by track below Moel Famau
View to Foel Fenlli across Bwlch Penbarras Looking towards the hill fort of Foel Fenlli from the popular tourist track to Moel Famau.
View to Foel Fenlli across Bwlch Penbarras
Looking towards the hill fort of Foel Fenlli from the popular tourist track to Moel Famau.
View from the Moel Famau path Looking northward down the Vale of Clwyd towards Liverpool Bay in the distance. In the middle is an old iron age hillfort.
View from the Moel Famau path
Looking northward down the Vale of Clwyd towards Liverpool Bay in the distance. In the middle is an old iron age hillfort.
The path from Bwlch Pen Barras to Moel Famau On top of the hill is the Jubilee Tower, built about 1810 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of George III's reign, the upper stages of which were blown down in a gale in 1862.
The path from Bwlch Pen Barras to Moel Famau
On top of the hill is the Jubilee Tower, built about 1810 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of George III's reign, the upper stages of which were blown down in a gale in 1862.
Jubilee Tower, Moel Famau. The tower was built about 1810 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of George III's reign, the upper stages of which were blown down in a gale in 1862.
Jubilee Tower, Moel Famau.
The tower was built about 1810 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of George III's reign, the upper stages of which were blown down in a gale in 1862.
View along the Clwydian Hills Taken from the Jubilee Tower on the top of Moel Famau.
View along the Clwydian Hills
Taken from the Jubilee Tower on the top of Moel Famau.
Dry-stone wallers on Moel Famau Members of a course on dry-stone walling repairing walls on Moel Famau.
Dry-stone wallers on Moel Famau
Members of a course on dry-stone walling repairing walls on Moel Famau.
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Clwyd Forest is located at Grid Ref: SJ1761 (Lat: 53.147461, Lng: -3.2417285)

Unitary Authority: Denbighshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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