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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1. Offa's Dyke Path: Mynydd y Cwm Loop

23.3km

06:52

670m

Hike the difficult Offa's Dyke Path: Mynydd y Cwm Loop, a 14.4-mile route with 2193 feet of gain through the Clwydian Range.

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2. Moel y Gaer Hillfort – Cefn Du loop from Aberwheeler

14.8km

04:28

490m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Moel y Gaer Hillfort – Cefn Du loop from Bodfari

9.31km

02:44

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 180 m

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Location: Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Moel y Gaer Hillfort

1. Offa's Dyke Path: Mynydd y Cwm Loop

2. Moel y Gaer Hillfort – Cefn Du loop from Aberwheeler

3. Moel y Gaer Hillfort – Cefn Du loop from Bodfari

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