Penycloddiau hillfort from Coed Llangwyfan

The walk starts from the Coed Llangwyfan car park, at the top of the road over the Clwydian Range. Take the Offa's Dyke Path north-west, marked with acorns, up the edge of the forest. Where the paths divide, keep to the lower one on the left along the flank of the hill, which climbs to the ramparts of the hillfort at its southern end. Walk on through the fort, between its banks and ditches, to the cairn on the summit of Penycloddiau at 440 m. Return along the crest on the Offa's Dyke Path, down through the ramparts and the forest edge to the car park.

It is 3.7 km with 169 m of ascent; allow about 1½ hours. The grade is Easy.

The path is clear and grassy, steep for a short way below the fort. The top is open and windy, with a view across the Vale of Clwyd to Eryri. On the open hill dogs must be on a short lead from 1 March to 31 July, and near sheep at any time. The fort covers the whole hilltop and was built about 2,500 years ago.

Parking is free, with no facilities. There is no public transport.

Route drawn by Global Adventurer along OpenStreetMap paths (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), with figures worked out from it. Check the forecast and the ground on the day: paths change.