Denbigh Moors

The Denbigh Moors rise in the north of Wales between Snowdonia and the Clwydian Range. They cover an upland region that stretches across Conwy and Denbighshire. Two large reservoirs, Llyn Brenig and Llyn Alwen, sit in the heart of the moors. Clocaenog Forest covers part of the area and holds one of Wales’s last red squirrel populations. The open heath of Hafod Elwy Moor National Nature Reserve lies within the moors as well. The highest point is Mwdwl-eithin at 532 metres, higher than Exmoor. Moel Seisiog reaches 467 metres and marks the source of the River Elwy. The Moel Maelogan wind farm overlooks the Conwy Valley on the western edge. Three other summits exceed 500 metres: Craig Bron-banog, Gorsedd Bran, and Foel Goch. The ruined hunting lodge Gwylfa Hiraethog stands at 498 metres and is also known locally as Plas Pren. Two large natural lakes, Llyn Alwen and Llyn Aled, dot the landscape alongside smaller ones such as Llyn Bran and Llyn y Foel-frech. Aled Isaf Reservoir lies lower in the valley. Nearby is the Sportsmans Arms, one of the highest inns in Britain. The moors offer wide views across the surrounding valleys and forests.