ABOUT COED MOEL FAMAU
Coed Moel Famau is situated in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The play areas are dotted around the woodland near to the car park and younger visitors can discover more about the animals that live in the woodland on the Forest Tracker Trail.
The car park is the starting point for a range of walking trails through the woodland including two level routes ideal for families and an accessible trail.
There are two longer walking trails, one of which is a circular route up to the ruins of the Jubilee Tower. The ruins sit on top of Moel Famau which is the highest summit in the Clwydian Range, and you can enjoy views across North Wales and towards England on a clear day.
The Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail crosses the summit of Moel Famau - look out for the distinctive acorn waymarker posts.
The blue (moderate) graded mountain bike trail is just over 12 kilometres long and meanders its way through the forest, climbing steadily to a high point with spectacular views.
WALKING TRAILS
Five waymarked walking trails start from the car park and vary in length from less than a mile to over seven miles.
The Accessible Trail is a short route through the woodland and alongside a stream.
The Forest Tracker Trail (easy grade) has a series of posts alongside the path with different animal track prints. Children can follow the trail to guess which animal each set of prints belongs to and look out for the animal sculptures hidden in the trees.
The Larches Loop (easy grade) goes through the woodland to a viewpoint.
The Jubilee Tower Circular (moderate grade) is a steep and steady climb through the forest to the Jubilee Tower ruins at the top of Moel Famau. The tower was built in 1810 for the golden jubilee of King George III and its ruins can be seen for miles around. The trail returns through open countryside along the route of the Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail.
The Ffrith Mountain Circular (strenuous grade) is the longest waymarked trail from the car park. This multi-user route may also be used by mountain bikers, and part of it follows a public bridleway. It meanders through the forest, climbing steadily to a high point at the edge of the trees with spectacular views.
More information about the length, climb and estimated time to walk each trail is given on the information board in the car park and on the Natural Resources Wales website.
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL
The Ffrith Mountain Circular mountain bike trail (blue/moderate grade) starts from the car park and is waymarked from start to finish.
This ride meanders its way through the forest of Moel Famau, climbing steadily to a high point at the edge of the trees with spectacular views over Merseyside and beyond. A terri?c descent is followed by more bridleway and a fun stream crossing before re-entering the forest. A grind up the forest road climb leads to a fast ?nish back to the car park.
This trail may also be used by walkers, and part of it follows a public bridleway - please be aware of other people using this route.
Information about the trail grade, length, climb and estimated time to ride is given on the information board in the car park and on the Natural Resources Wales website.
CHILDREN'S PLAY AREAS
The play areas are suitable for children aged 2 to 14 years, and are dotted around the woodland to encourage them to explore.
Children can climb inside the giant Sleepy Cedar, crawl through the Giant Hawk’s Nest and swing inside the Bird Cradle. They can also splash and paddle in the Stones Flow and tiptoe across the Wobbly Bridge.
These features are made from natural materials which blend into the woodland environment.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Facilities at Coed Moel Famau include an accessible trail, parking for blue badge holders and accessible toilets (check the Natural Resources Wales website for opening times).
OPENING TIMES
Please check the Natural Resources Wales website for opening times and car park charges.
You can buy a season ticket at the Loggerheads Country Park visitor centre at for parking at Coed Moel Famau and some of the other car parks in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
