Q: How high is Moel Famau?
A: Moel Famau is the highest peak in the Clwydian Range, standing at 1,821 feet (555m) above sea level. You can see a full list of all the peaks in the Clwydian Range here.
Q: Is Moel Famau a Mountain or a Hill?
Moel Famau is considered a hill rather than a mountain, as it falls short of the 2000ft threshold. Generally, geologists define a mountain as a landform that rises 1,000 feet (300 meters) or more above its surroundings.
Q: How long is the Moel Famau Walk?
A: There is a circular walk from the Coed Famau Car park which is around 3.5miles and will take most people around 2 – 3 hrs. Or you could take a longer linear walk from the northern side as shown in the photo above which is more like 4-5 hrs.
Q: Moel Famau Parking? Where do I park and what will it cost?
There are two pay car parks for the most popular routes from the south and one from the north which is free but much smaller, it’s also a longer route to the top of Moel Famau.
The quickest route is from the south Bwlch Penbarras, a pass between Moel Famau and Foel Fenlli. You will have to pay to park here either at the top of the pass or at Coed Moel Famau.
As of October 2023 prices are as follows and you pay as you exit from Coed Moel Famau Car Park- so you don’t need to worry about rushing back down to avoid a fine.
- £2 for 3 hours
- 40p for every additional 30 minutes
- £5 maximum charge per day
It’s pretty reasonable but there are a few free spaces along the road, but not many!
It’s all very clearly signposted from the car Coed Moel Famau car park, you can simply pick a route.
Q: Are there toilets at Moel Famau?
Yes there are toilets at the Coed Moel Famau Car Park to the south of Moel Famau. There are no toilets if parking in the Moel Arthur Car Park to the north.
Q: Is the Moel Famau walk suitable for children?
A: Yes, it’s a great day out for the whole family and especially energetic children, just make sure they have a decent coat, gloves and hat in colder months as it can be very bitter and windy on top. It’s a perfectly safe walk and really it just depends on how used to walking up hills your kids are. Take some decent snacks and I’m sure they’ll be fine. It will take a few hours and some parts are fairly steep so just be realistic about your child’s capabilities (most are fitter than adults!)
Q:Can you get a pram up Moel Famau?
A: Yes on the easiest route from the south it will be fine as long as it has the bigger off road style tyres and someone willing to push it up the steeper parts of the hill! It’s not a tarmac path so it may be a bit bumpy in places.
I don’t think it would be advisable from the other direction as the first section of the path from the Moel Arthur (free) car park is very steep and the path has rocks.
Q: Can you fly a drone on Moel Famau or in the Clwydian Range
In Eryri (Snowdonia) there are no drone signs all over the place – which many people ignore. I haven’t seen any no drone signs in the Clwydian Range. I think as long as you are respectful of other people’s privacy and their right to enjoy a peacful walk, plus follow all the rules of being a drone pilot then it should be fine.
Here’s some beautiful drone footage of Moel Famau from above I found on YouTube
What does Moel Famau mean in English?
It means ‘Mother Hill’
If you are interested in walking in The Clwydian Range why not take a look at the other illustrated routes on this blog. Clwydian Range Walks
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