Rambling Club

by Sheila Bull

NINE members took part in a 13 mile walk in the Clwydian Hills on Saturday.

Beginning in the pretty village of Cilcain, we walked through fields, along lanes and through a forest.

We followed the Clwydian Way along the flank of Penycloddiau, below the Offa's Dyke path along the ridge, and enjoyed magnificent views across the Vale of Clwyd to the peaks of Snowdonia and the coast at Rhyl.

We ascended through the forest to the car park below Moel Arthur, joining the Offa's Dyke path, and following it up a steep grassy slope to begin the walk to the top, from which the southern Lakeland Fells could just be discerned.

Taking the very steep, narrow, stony path down to the road, we climbed straight up another steep path opposite, to reach the more gentle approach to the summit of Moel Famau, looking back to see the remains of the Iron Age fort which once topped Moel Arthur.

The Jubilee Tower, originally built in 1812 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of King George III's coronation, tops Moel Famau and here we enjoyed more magnificent views before taking the path down the north side.

The day ended in the lovely White Horse pub in Cilcain, which was a coaching inn in the 16th century.

Forthcoming walks include Chipping, Lancashire on October 8 and Hoghton Tower, Lancashire on October 19. Call Tom Leonard on 762287 for details or visit www.warrington-hf-ramblers.org.uk