The hillfort occupies a prominent summit on Llantysilio Mountain. The inturned entrance lies to the east while the fort's remains are fronted by a ditch on the north, which has been worn away by public use on the west.

Still significant banks and ditches defend the hillfort but trailbiking has eroded the defences somewhat. There are a number of possible positions for hut platforms within the surrounds, but they are not really visible. Despite this, its worth visiting and the trek from the Horseshoe Pass westwards is a good one.

Directions: Take A542 from Llangollen towards Ruthin. Park at the summit of Horseshoe Pass which is about 7.2km on. Take the path west of the café, keeping left of the former slate quarry. Keep straight on over the first summit. Moel y Gaer is the third summit along.

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