The Top 8 Peaks around Holywell
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Holywell is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 8
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Holywell for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Holywell for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 17, 2025
Car park on either side of Moel Arthur if it's a shorter walk your looking for
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One of the principal summits of the Clwydian Range, Penycloddiau was once an extensive, 52-acre (21 ha) hill fort. Remains dating back around 4,000 years have been found here.
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Moel y Gaer is an Iron Age hillfort that was occupied from the Neolithic period until before the Roman conquest. The fort is well-preserved to this day and affords great views over the landscape.
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The byway is relatively smooth here, allowing you to take in the changing views riding around Penycloddiau. On clear days you can see across to the mountains of Snowdonia National Park.
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Gop Hill cairn has a lot of evidence that it was a neolithic monument at the northern end of the Clwydian Range of hills. It was probably an important look …
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