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Halkyn Mountain and Moel y Gaer, Flintshire

Summary

A walk with extensive views over North Wales and across to North West England. This is an area of immense archaeological interest. Lead mining has taken place since Roman Times and the Hillfort at Moel y Gaer dates from the the Bronze Age.
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
3.1 miles (5 km)
Walking time:
01h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Halkyn Parish Hall

lat: 53.2277012

lon: -3.1892491

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