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Overview

A moderate-grade, 5 mile walk (local grade C+) to Moel-y-Plas, a summit in the Clwydian Range National Landscape.
The start point for the walk is the Three Pigeons in the village of Graigfechan.
Bring a packed lunch.

Sunday, 16 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://walks.theramblers.org.uk/?groups=LW09

Dogs
Deeside Group has a policy of not allowing dogs on its walks. Registered assistance dogs may be permitted, but only by prior arrangement with the walk leader.

Photo
Moel-y-Plas and Llyn Gweryd in Denbighshire by Llywelyn2000, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 14713 54544
Nearest postcode:
LL15 2EU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car Park at Three Pigeons Inn, B5429, Graig Fechan, Denbighshire LL15 2EU. Please park at the far end of the car park.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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