Moel Fferna

Moel Fferna stands in Denbighshire, Wales, as the northernmost peak of the Berwyn range. Its summit rises above deep heather that carpets the top, where a shelter cairn now marks the spot. A trig point once stood there but has since been destroyed. To the south, the ridge continues toward Pen Bwlch Llandrillo and Cadair Bronwen. The mountain forms part of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The mountain is the highest point in this protected landscape, offering wide views across the Dee Valley. Walkers often reach the top via paths that climb from the surrounding moorland. The deep heather and open slopes give the ascent a wild, remote feel. The shelter cairn provides a place to rest before the final steps to the summit. From the top, the Berwyn range stretches south in a long line of ridges. The Dee Valley lies below to the west, with farmland and wooded slopes visible. On clear days, the view reaches as far as Snowdonia to the west. The contrast between the wild summit and the cultivated valley below makes the climb worthwhile.