Walking Britain Rhewl, Moel y Gamelin & Moel Morfydd
Introduction to Walk 3655
Region - Clwydian Hills
County/Area - Denbighshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 5.4 miles / 8.8 km
Ascent - 1800 feet / 545 metres
Time - 4 hours 30 minutes
Grade - moderate
This Clwydian Hills walk from Rhewl, in the Dee Valley west of Llangollen, ascends Moel y Gamelin before following the ridge west to cross Moel y Gaer and Moel Morfydd. The route then descends into the valley to return to the start. Once height is gained there are some excellent views and great walking. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 256 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 256 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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