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Llantysilio Viewpoint – Moel y Gaer Summit loop from Horseshoe Pass

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Llantysilio Viewpoint – Moel y Gaer Summit loop from Horseshoe Pass

Hard

20

runners

Llantysilio Viewpoint – Moel y Gaer Summit loop from Horseshoe Pass

02:17

16.2km

620m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

62 m

Ponderosa Cafe & Gifts

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ponderosa Cafe
Wales offers the perfect territory to explore on a bike. It is a biker’s haven with plenty of lovely routes that dot the stunning Welsh landscape. Set atop …

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2

468 m

Llantysilio Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Its a big rock. But, its safe to say that it offers some fantastic views down into the valley below, and is only a short walk from the car park, great for kids!

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3

3.66 km

Moel y Gaer Summit

Highlight • Summit

Moel y Gaer is a summit in the Clwydian range. On the hill-top, there are the remains of an impressive Iron-Age hill fort.

This particular hill fort is one of a chain of six, in the surrounding local area.

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4

4.65 km

Moel Morfydd summit

Highlight • Summit

Best ridden (well, hiked up to) from East to West, where the ridiculous climb rewards you with some spectacular views and good descents.

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5

12.9 km

Path to the Summit of Clwydian Range

Highlight • Summit

6

13.4 km

Moel y Gamelin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Moel y Gamelin is a good hike from the Horseshoe pass and it is a UK listed Marilyn.

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7

14.9 km

Moel y Faen

Highlight • Summit

B

16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.89 km

6.70 km

453 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

535 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Wednesday 12 August

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