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Moel y Gaer Hillfort – Cefn Du loop from Aberwheeler

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Moel y Gaer Hillfort – Cefn Du loop from Aberwheeler

Moderate

4.0

(1)

19

hikers

Moel y Gaer Hillfort – Cefn Du loop from Aberwheeler

04:28

14.8km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.12 km

Moel y Gaer Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2

2.53 km

3.11 km

Coed Mal-Lewis

Forest

4

4.15 km

Cefn Du

Highlight • Viewpoint

brilliant views all around 👍

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5

6.50 km

B

14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.65 km

2.58 km

2.45 km

1.37 km

816 m

Surfaces

7.46 km

4.18 km

2.55 km

672 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 15 October

12°C

7°C

37 %

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