Moel Famau Country Park (Wales)

I have always been an outdoors girl, I've never loved anything more than being out and about walking or riding as a child and homework was very rarely able to compete with my yearning for the outdoors. I hadn't been out other than the occasional dabble until very recently when very sadly my friend passed away unexpectedly whilst working as a mountain leader, doing the job he loved in the environment that he loved and, lets face it, the mountains aren't a bad office. Since then I have thrown myself into hill walking, managing most weeks to get out and up a hill of some description in some part of the UK. Not only has this had the effect of improving my fitness it is ...  Read the complete review

Moel Famau Country Park is in the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Moel Famau is the name of the mountain that forms the highest point in the Clywdian range. The country park is an outstanding place for walkers. The area is aptly designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty; the scenery is gorgeous and the views from the top of Moel Famau are far reaching and, on a clear day, can be breathtaking. Walking is not the only activity that the park caters for, however. Mountain biking is popular and there are trails from the lower car park. The country park is signposted from the A494; there are two car parks, the lower ...  Read the complete review