Along the crest of the Clwydian hills is a chain of Iron Age hillforts which can be approached by public footpaths. Moel Fenlli lies towards the southern end of the Clwydian Range and the car park below the hillfort makes this a good starting point for exploring a number of the hillforts.

Moel Fenlli (511m) is in fact the highest and the others are all within walking distance of lanes leading off the B5429, starting at Llanbedr and running north.

Moel Fenlli's banks and ditches enclose a large area, including a domed summit and a sloping area to its west, where the main entrance and inturned banks can be found.

The main entrance is characterised by inturned banks. The strongest defences are on the north, where an enemy approach would have been easiest and most likely. The northern defences are double, with a quarry scoop behind each of the banks. See if you can spot any house platforms cut into the slopes, marking the site of the Celts roundhouses.

Directions: Take the A494 towards Mold from Ruthin. Follow the road for 3.2km, then turn left just after the right hand hairpin bend. Park in the car park on your left 1.9km further on, or in the next car park on your right. Follow Offa's Dyke path up the hill on the right, from the gate to the right of the cattle grid. Visitors are asked to keep to the path to avoid erosion.

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