Highlight • Viewpoint
Penycloddiau Summit
Hiking
4.9
(78)
Running
5.0
(3)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape
Tips
February 7, 2023
Hiking
The summit is on the route of both the Offa's Dyke Path and the Clwydian Way long-distance trails and provides glorious views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you can make out the distant mountains of Snowdonia in the west.
February 21, 2024
Hiking
August 9, 2025
Hiking
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Penycloddiau Summit
4.8
(51)
336
hikers
7.89km
02:19
230m
230m
Hike the moderate 4.9-mile (7.9 km) Penycloddiau loop, gaining 751 feet (229 metres) for panoramic views and an ancient hill fort.
4.6
(11)
98
hikers
25.8km
08:09
1,020m
1,020m
Hike the challenging 16.0-mile Offa's Dyke Path: Clwydian Ridge Loop, gaining 3340 feet for panoramic views across the Clwydian Range.
4.8
(43)
213
hikers
12.5km
03:47
410m
410m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 430 m
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