The start point of this walk is about an hour’s drive from the Oakeley Arms, but the walk is well worth it. It’s quite long so not for the faint hearted but join us back at the Oakeley after the walk for a well deserved meal and a drink!! This walk gives you the chance to enjoy the fine views of the Hiraethog hills and Clocaenog Forest.

Where:              Llyn Brenig

Distance:          Approx 10 Miles

Difficulty:          Moderate – although a long walk, the paths are mostly flat and well marked.

Start:                Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre, Cerrigydrudion. LL21 9TT (from the south/west, leave the A5 at Cerrigydrudion and follow the B4501 and turn right at Visitor Centre signpost. From the north, take the A543 after Denbigh, then bear right onto the B4501, then left for Visitor Centre) SH 966 546

Maps:               OS Explorer 264: Vale of Clwyd

Directions

1: Head towards Visitor Centre and in front of it, turn right to follow track by side of lake.

2: Stay ahead, aiming for western end of damn. At t-junction, turn left across damn. At the other end of damn, turn left again. Stay by lake and pass through two gates. After second, head right and through woodland. Out of trees, through gate and path is back to lakeside.

3: Stay by lake, through gate into car park, then uphill on tarmac track. At top of small hill, stay left on path that eventually curves left. If path isn’t clear, keep following the way-markers. The route should be well signed for the whole of the walk.

4: Continue along moorland, up steps, then further moorland. Turn right at footpath post, then left along track.

5: Follow path through forest, with lake on left. Soon join a forestry road, keeping ahead. Cross stream and through picnic area. Follow road to left and continue along signposted path.

6: At a large fork, bear left for Visitor Centre and car park.

Points of Interest

1:  During the construction of Llyn Brenig in the 1970’s, several Bronze Age objects were discovered. A camp used by hunters was dated to 5,700 BC! You can find out more information about the archaeological interests at the Visitor Centre.

**These directions are for guidance only. The Oakeley Arms can accept no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury resulting from the use of this information. The information quoted is correct at the time of writing. Always take a map with you and be prepared for the weather for turn. Do not venture out in bad weather