Introduction

With tennis matches to play this evening, I decided on a short walk today, yet with plenty of time, I decided to head off to North Wales and the lovely country park just the other side of Mold.

After a very wet day yesterday, today turned out to be fine, sunny ,and dry.

The journey took just over an hour.

This walk is a tad over 4 miles with 850 feet of ascent and took 2 hours plus a 20 minute break for lunch.

Much of this walk is great for dog walking, being in the country park area. At the section after Maeshafn stay on the road, rather than cutting the corner over the fields if you have a larger dog, as there are tricky gates and stiles on that part.

I walked in a clockwise direction.

The walk is on OS Explorer Map 265.

I parked in the Country Park Car Park, postcode CH7 5LH. What 3 Words ///bottle.suitably.slicing

Loggerheads Country Park To Cadole

The country park has an excellent Visitor Centre.

From here it’s a short walk to cross the bridge over the River Alyn, which was in spate today.

Up above, the limestone rock face towers over the valley.

The path climbs steep well made steps to reveal stunning views across to the peak of Moel Famau.

The track drops slightly before a path of to the right, signposted to Cadole.

Rising again, the warning signs to the left indicate the presence of the massive Cen Mawr limestone quarry, though it isn’t visible from the path. So, better to concentrate on the stunning views to the left!

The path drops to meet a cross path where the rout took me right.

After taking another path of to the right, and crossing a clearing, I headed down to the A494.

Maeshafn

Crossing the road, the track then rounds the hill before reaching the Outdoor Education Centre. On reaching the woods at Coed y Fedw, the noise of excited children was much in evidence as they undertook the treetop challenges and rope swings etc. As you can see, it’s a very safe space for them!

The route now climbs higher, passing through the Aberduna Wildlife Trust reserve, with views across the hills.

Another massive stone quarry is hidden from view to the left as the path traverses a gully.

I took a path off to the left, then dropped down a track from the fields to Maeshafn, where I stopped at the village green for lunch.

Back To Loggerheads

Th road out of the village is quiet, and pretty. The woodland to the left looks well worth exploring on a future trip. After crossing a couple of fields, another road leads to a well maintained farmhouse with a big stone wall housing this little statue.

Around the corner, a huge sycamore dominates the track.

Heading on downhill, the limestone cliff face where the walk commenced comes into view.

Soon enough, I was back at the car park.

This is a really nice little walk, mainly on good paths, and not too muddy due to the well drained limestone strata. There are also loads of other beauty spots to explore in the area.

And Finally….

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