Loop - Moel Arthur, Moel Dywll & Moel Famau - 11.5mi/18.5km

Join me for a day out this bank holiday for a hike just across the border into Wales, exploring the Clywydian Range of hills with their Stone Age, Roman & Second World War Forts. The latter with a lot of it left intact!

Start Time: 9:45am
Miles/Kilometres: 11.5mi/18.5km (Approx)
Total ascent: 760m (Approx)
Difficulty: Hard
Estimated length of time: 4-5 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Public Transport: No, happy to give people a lift from Sowerby Bridge train station.
Parking: Park at the car park here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RoAnD5dufTsguUL69. Can also car share, park your car at the layby's at the M62's Saddleworth Moor junction and I can pick you up and drop you back off there.
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay: https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1 - please put "Moels" as reference.

Itinerary

Meet near the public toilets at the car park. We start by walking down the A5 through the gap between Moel Famau and Moel Fenlli. We descend down part way into the Clwyd valley until we can turn to walk along the bottom of the Clywdian Range of hills. We walk through farmland and across streams 6mi/10km until we can ascend up to the top of Moel Arthur. The first 5mi/8km is pretty flat, then it turns into a steady ascent before a short but steep push to the top. Will aim for lunch here so we can have views across the Clwyd valley and hopefully views of Snowdonia's mountains in the distance. While up here we can see if we can find the remains of a Roman Fort, or use our imagination!

Once ready, we descend down the Moel Arthur back down to the road, cross over and then ascend up the otherside and follow the Offa Dyke's path along the ridge to and over Moel Dywyll and onto Moel Famau (pictured). This hill has a fort from The Second World War which you can go inside and ontop of. It also has a trig point in the colours of the Welsh Flag!

Once ready, we continue along the Offa Dyke's Path along the ridge and descend back down to the A5. The hike ends here but if there is anyone else into ticking off summits they can join me to ascend up the otherside to tick off Moel Fenlli before heading back to the car.

Disclaimers

The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the walk is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.
Check the weather (on multiple websites) before leaving your residence. Bring clothing & footwear suitable for the forecast. We advise you to bring walking boots for any medium or harder walk. Trainers are only recommended for leisurely and easy walks. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold.
All proceeds go towards equipment for leading walks, group events & trips. A percentage will go to charities.
Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bring enough food & water to last the estimated time.
We recommend bringing some cash just in case. Especially if parking. Not everywhere is contactless yet.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the walks organiser.