How long is the walk around loggerheads?

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How long does it take to walk up and down Moel Famau?

It will take 30-40 minutes depending on which route you decide to take. This will depend on how fit or unfit you are. The walk up is most enjoyable with some really good views.

What is the easiest route up Moel Famau?

The Route up Moel Famau

• Starting off at the Moel Famau car park , you need to follow the Purple arrows, with an easier option being denoted by a purple arrow with a white circle inside it.
• It heads off straight uphill and is a little relentless for a short while.

How long does it take to walk up Moel Famau from the car park?

around 45 minutes
This is probably the most popular option and the easiest. From the top car park, the walk up to Jubilee Tower takes around 45 minutes. There are some inclines, but generally, this is a pretty easy walk.

How long is famau walk?

Experience this 7.1-mile loop trail near Ruthin, Denbighshire. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 19 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking.

Can I visit Moel Famau?

There are paths around the country park and to the hills and valleys beyond and there is also a café. You can walk from Coed Moel Famau car park to Loggerheads Country Park on the Loggerheads Link (2¾ miles/4.3 kilometres each way). This route is not waymarked and you are advised to take a map.

Is it hard to walk up Moel Famau?

Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 19 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking. Nice walk up to Moel Famau from the Forestry Commission car park. Good path with one steep section as you approach the top.

Is Moel Famau steep?

A great place to visit, take a picnic, quite a steep climb as you get to the top, otherwise a good walk. This is a lovely way to spend a couple of hours and get some exercise. There are two car parks, if you start at the bottom one the walk begins with a steep incline and is longer but in my opinion a better walk.

Are there toilets at Moel Famau?

The toilets in Coed Moel Famau car park are open from 8am to 6pm (October to March) and from 8am to 9pm (April to September).

How do you walk Moel Famau?

You can walk from Coed Moel Famau car park to Loggerheads Country Park on the Loggerheads Link (2¾ miles/4.3 kilometres each way). This route is not waymarked and you are advised to take a map. Loggerheads Country Park is run by Denbighshire County Council and there is a charge for parking.

Is Moel Famau an easy walk?

Can children walk up Moel Famau?

It’s ideal for ages 4 and upwards and can be a good start and end to a walk. There are also picnic benches scattered around, so it’s the ideal place to go for a picnic and there are some nearby public toilets.

What is the Moel Famau walk?

A circular walk going up to Moel Famau at 1818ft (554m) with the remains of the Jubilee Tower built to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of George III in 1810. Return via Llwybry Leete path and Loggerheads Country Park.

Is Moel Famau the highest point in Wales?

Moel Famau is the highest hill within the Clwydian Range and the highest point in the county of Flintshire in Wales. The hill has been classed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 1985. It is also surrounded by several well-preserved Iron Age hill forts.

How long does it take to get to Moel Famau?

Moel Famau is the highest point on the Clwydian Range and can be reached with this reasonably easy hill walk in a few hours. Can also be extended with some of the other Clwydian Routes.

Where is the start of the loggerheads walk?

The start is the large parking area (Grid ref. SJ197626) at the Loggerheads Country Park on the A494 Mold to Ruthin road. Complete with a visitor centre, toilets and cafe it provides a base for other excellent walks in the area.