We are the Mid Staffordshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Geoff B.
Moel Famau, according to various sources, is pronounced 'moyl vamai' (likely best) or 'moyl vamau' or 'moyl vama' ...).
The Moel Famau Country Park, has been classed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 1985. It is the highest hill in the Clwydian Range at 1,821 ft (555 m).
The tower on the summit, which was built to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of George III in 1810, is a Grade II listed building. It was designed like an Egyptian obelisk with three tiers.
There is a lot of contouring, but also significant ascents (though long rather than steep). The route includes part of Offa's Dyke. We contour round Fron Hen and then round the Clywd Forest.
Lunch is likely to be near the Coed Moel Famau Car Park (///scavenger.mailings.gave) where there are toilets.
Loggerheads County Park is to the east. We won't visit it, but it's worth a look (cafe, gift shop, history, nice walks).
Please advise the leader in advance if you are joining him. Most of you have my mobile number.
Do NOT try to use the Post Code which is 1.2 miles away. Google knows the car parks as Bwlch Pen Barras Car Park. There are actually 2 car parks on opposite sides of the road. We will meet at the southern end of the most southerly of the 2 car parks, and then set off south. £6 all day. If you are early, then you might be able to park for free down the road to the north east, but beware the restrictions.
