{"id":2263,"date":"2020-02-06T14:17:46","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T14:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegooddogguide.com\/blog\/?p=2263"},"modified":"2020-02-06T14:47:43","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T14:47:43","slug":"our-top-5-walks-in-north-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegooddogguide.com\/blog\/our-top-5-walks-in-north-wales\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Top 5 Walks in North Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Old Mill Holiday Cottages are in the perfect location to explore the stunning scenery and beautiful views that North Wales has to offer.
Located in Flintshire a \u2018Hidden Gem\u2019 and only 1 hour from Liverpool and Manchester. Many of our favourite walks are lesser-known and are much quieter than in Snowdonia.
 
As a family, we\u2019ve always enjoyed being out and about discovering new places, but with the addition of our new dog Eli, we\u2019ve got more excuse now than ever!
 
I hope you love our \u2018Top 5 Walks in North Wales\u2019 as much as we do!
All of these walks give you the feel-good factor, but for walks that have stunning views, I\u2019ve also included a \u2018Stir-you-soul\u2019 rating as well 😊<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Penycloddiau Hill Fort, Llangwyfan<\/strong>
Difficulty Level<\/strong> \u2013 Moderate
Time<\/strong> \u2013 2-hour circular
Footwear<\/strong> \u2013 Walking boots
Views to stir you soul<\/strong> – 5\/5
Distance from the cottages<\/strong> \u2013 3 miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penycloddiau is the largest hillfort in the Clwydian Range and one of the largest in Wales. Recent archaeological searches have found stone tools dating back 4000 years to the Bronze Age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many walks in this area and on the main its usually very quiet (Don\u2019t tell anyone!!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our favourite trail begins at the far right-hand side of the car park. The path takes you up a gradual incline through pine forest. (The path is a bit rugged in places, be careful of tree roots and uneven ground). Once through the wooded area, the views to the left over the Vale of Clwyd are just breathtaking!
Continue up the hill to the top of the hill fort \u2013 In good weather, you can see for miles around, the views are just stunning! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Moel Famau to The Jubilee Tower<\/strong>
Difficulty Level<\/strong> \u2013 Moderate
Time<\/strong> \u2013 2 \u00bd hour circular
Footwear<\/strong> \u2013 Walking boots
Views to stir you soul<\/strong> – 5\/5
Distance from the cottages<\/strong> \u2013 10 miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Park at the lower car park (Change needed for parking). Here there is a nice picnic area, play park and toilets.
Moel Famau is the highest hill within the Clwydian Range, there are several walks from this area, for a range of abilities \u2013 Which makes this, and Loggerheads the most well-known and popular of the walks listed.
 
There are x3 main trails signposted here. Our favourite is the purple trail – it’s a steady climb upwards (And gets your heart pumping!) It takes you through open countryside and woodland area, with beautiful views across the Clwydian Range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last section of this walk is the most challenging and includes a 30-minute steeper section – However, once you get to the top, you\u2019re rewarded with reaching the Jubilee Tower, and stunning views across as far as Liverpool! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Jubilee Tower was built to commemorate \u2018Mad\u2019 King George III and dates back to 1810 \u2013 However, it was never completed!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Loggerheads Country Park<\/strong>
Difficulty Level<\/strong> \u2013 Easy\/Moderate
Time<\/strong> \u2013 1 to 2 hours +
Footwear <\/strong>\u2013 Sensible Foot-ware (Weather depending)
Views to stir you soul <\/strong>– 3\/5
Distance from the cottages<\/strong> \u2013 7 miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loggerheads Country Park is a very accessible walking area (Suitable for off-road prams as well) with a large car park, caf\u00e9, gift shop, picnic area and toilets. (Please note change needed for parking). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loggerheads Country Park is such a wonderful place to go walking at any time of year. If you like, you can wander by the shallow river and quietly absorb the sounds and the beauty of the woodland. Or if you\u2019d like a bit more of a work-out take a hike to the top of the cliffs, its hard work to get up there, but the views at the top are outstanding!
When you come back to level ground, there\u2019s a caf\u00e9, gift shop and field where dogs and children can run and play games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Clwydian Range – Afonwen – Known Locally as \u2018The Tank Track\u2019<\/strong>
Difficulty Level<\/strong> \u2013 Easy\/Moderate
Time <\/strong>\u2013 1 to 2 hours \u2013 Or much further if you wish..?
Footwear<\/strong> \u2013 Walking boots
Views to stir you soul<\/strong> – 4\/5
Distance from the cottages<\/strong> \u2013 3 miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the village of Afonwen, take the left turn towards \u2018Afonwen Craft & Antiques Centre.\u2019 (An ideal stop off \u2013 perfect for gifts and it has a great caf\u00e9.) Instead of branching left, continue straight up the steep hill. Please note \u2013 This road is known locally as the \u2018tank track\u2019 do drive carefully, the road is very steep and has main pot-holes!
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\nPark in the small lay-by area. If you prefer a flatter walk, go through the 5-bar gate, to the right of the car park. Here you are on the Offa\u2019s Dyke path, this is a much flatter and gentler walk, with sheep grazing in fields and isolated farms dotted around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a more challenging walk, climb to the top of the hill to the left – This is the chain of hills which make up the \u2018Clwydian Range\u2019. In the distance, you will be able to see Moel Famau. The landscape extends ahead of you, like a series of \u2018big dippers\u2019
For keen more experienced walkers, there\u2019s plenty of scope for a long walk here\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Starting Point – The Old Mill Holiday Cottages<\/strong>
Denbigh Road, Melin-Y-Wern, Nr Mold
Difficulty Level<\/strong> \u2013 Easy\/Moderate
Time<\/strong> \u2013 2-hour circular
Footwear<\/strong> \u2013 Walking boots\/wellies (Can be muddy in the Winter)
Views to stir you soul<\/strong> – 3\/5
Distance from the cottages<\/strong> \u2013 0 miles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a circular walk, beginning at The Old Mill Holiday Cottages. The popular Cherry Pie Inn is just next door – An ideal stop for lunch or an evening meal after a day sight-seeing.
\nCross in front of The Cherry Pie Inn. Take the footpath between the two bungalow cottages. Walk \u00bd mile to the end of the lane, at the T-Junction, you\u2019ll see a bench, with a footpath sign to the right. Follow the footpath into the woodland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On entering the wood, the footpath is clearly marked and meanders alongside the pretty stream. There are many shallow pools, making it perfect for children and dogs to paddle in.
\nLook out for the \u2018Teepees\u2019 (This is a lovely spot for children to play) Continue on through the woodland, until you reach a stile. Cross into the meadow (Fabulous wild-flowers grow here in the Summer). Walk diagonally to reach the top end of the field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross the stile into the lane. Turn left downhill, into the pretty hamlet of \u2018Nannerch Mill\u2019. Walk up the hill (The lane flattens out) and after approx.1 mile, enter the rural village of Nannerch. With \u2018The Cross Foxes pub\u2019 opposite, turn left and through the village past the church. As you are leaving the village take the left turn. Continue straight on this lane, which gradually takes you downhill and back to the bench. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the bench turn right \u2013 you have then completed the loop and are back on the lane to The Old Mill Holiday Cottages. (Cross the road in front of The Cherry Pie, for best visibility).
 
I hope this has inspired you to explore this beautiful part of Flintshire and Denbighshire in North Wales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kindly Supplied by The Old Mill Holiday Cottages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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