Best trails in Denbighshire, Wales
Trying to find the best Denbighshire trails? AllTrails has 37 great hiking trails, mountain biking trails, trail running trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. If you're looking for the best trails around Llangollen, Ruthin or Denbigh, we've got you covered. Ready for some activity? There are 20 moderate trails in Denbighshire ranging from 2.2 to 97.6 miles and from 22 to 1,860 feet above sea level. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!
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Top trails (37)
Moel Famau Circular
#1 - Moel Famau Circular
Ruthin, Denbighshire, Walesmoderate
(47)
(47)Length: 11.4 mi • Est. 6 h
A circular walk going up to Moel Famau at 1818ft (554m) with the remains of the Jubilee Tower built to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of George III in 1810. Return via Llwybry Leete path and Loggerheads Country Park. Show more
Penycloddiau and Moel Arthur Hill Fort
#3 - Penycloddiau and Moel Arthur Hill Fort
Denbigh, Denbighshire, Walesmoderate(34)
(34)Length: 7.7 mi • Est. 4 h 14 m
A trip around the Penycloddiau hill fort and Moel Arthur hill fort. Nice quiet walk with lots of places to get out of the wind. Great for dogs but can be very boggy.Show more
Moel Famau via Nant Gain
#4 - Moel Famau via Nant Gain
Ruthin, Denbighshire, Waleshard(37)
(37)Length: 8.6 mi • Est. 4 h 27 m
Up one side of Moel Famau and down the other side, then around to Nant Gain. A lovely trail.Show more
Moel Famau Walk
#5 - Moel Famau Walk
Ruthin, Denbighshire, Walesmoderate(46)
(46)Length: 6.0 mi • Est. 3 h 19 m
Nice walk up to Moel Famau from the Forestry Commission car park. Good path with one steep section as you approach the top. It can get quite windy at the top but generally has good visibility. You can descend via the upper car park and a newish path that runs alongside the road. Car park fee is £1.
If you go clockwise you will have the best views on the way up, and a quieter undulating easier path down through the forest.Show more
Moel Arthur Circular
#6 - Moel Arthur Circular
Denbigh, Denbighshire, Walesmoderate(23)
(23)Length: 7.1 mi • Est. 4 h
A trip around the Moel Arthur hill fort with South Cheshire Ramblers. Show more
Llangollen History Trail
#7 - Llangollen History Trail
Llangollen, Denbighshire, Waleshard(14)
(14)Length: 5.8 mi • Est. 2 h 19 m
This trail takes you through the beautiful countryside of the Dee Valley. There is the medieval castle of Dinas Bran (built c1260), industrial heritage museums and the tranquil rural religious delight of Llantysilio church. The route follows the River Dee past the Horseshoe Falls to Llantysilio Church. It then heads uphill to Valle Crucis Abbey and then to Castell Dinas Brân before heading back down to the river. Some of the walk has steep paths and stiles.
For a change of pace, Llangollen also has a white-water rafting centre https://www.whitewateractive.co.uk
Llangollen is most well-known for the international Musical Eisteddfod held every July, and the Food Festival in October. Show more
Brenig and Alwen Reservoirs Loop
#8 - Brenig and Alwen Reservoirs Loop
Corwen, Denbighshire, Waleshard(6)
(6)Length: 14.9 mi • Est. 7 h 29 m
Dinas Bran to Worlds End Loop
#9 - Dinas Bran to Worlds End Loop
Llangollen, Denbighshire, Walesmoderate(16)
(16)Length: 10.4 mi • Est. 5 h 48 m
Panarama to Ponderosa
#10 - Panarama to Ponderosa
Llangollen, Denbighshire, Walesmoderate(7)
(7)Length: 11.4 mi • Est. 5 h 35 m
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