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Henllan Walks

3.7 miles (6 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap The village of Henllan is located near the town of Denbigh in the Welsh county of Denbighshire. There's some nice country trails, an old church, a historic ruined house and a noteworthy 13th century inn for refreshments after your exercise.
This walk from the village takes you through the countryside to visit one of the historical highlights of the area at Foxhall Newydd. This interesting old country house is Grade I listed and located just to the south east of the settlement. At the site you can see the ruins of the unfinished house which dates all the way back to the late 16th century.
After admiring the photogenic ruins you can then follow footpaths south towards Glan Meerchior. Here you turn west and then north to return to the village.

Postcode

LL16 5BH - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Henllan OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Henllan Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Henllan

  • Denbigh - This market town is located in the north east of Wales in the county of Denbighshire
  • Moel Arthur - This short climb follows the Offa's Dyke Path from the Clywd Forest to Moel Arthur in the Clwydian Range AONB
  • Moel Famau Country Park - Climb to the top of Moel Famau mountain on this circular walk through the stunning Moel Famau Country Park
  • St Asaph - Enjoy a nice waterside walk along the River Elwy on this walk in the historic North Wales city of St Asaph
  • Llyn Brenig - A long circular walk around the beautiful Llyn Brenig, in the heart of the Denbigh Moors
  • Brenig Way - Follow the Brenig Way way from Corwen, in the Dee Valley, to the beautiful Llyn Brenig, in the heart of the Denbigh Moors
  • Alwen Trail - This is a circular cycling and walking trail around the delightful Alwen Reservoir in Conwy, North Wales
  • Penycloddiau - This circular walk climbs to the ancient hill fort at Penycloddiau in the Clwydian Range.
  • Moel Y Parc - This walk takes you up to the transmitting station on Moel Y Parc in the Clwydian mountain range.
  • Llanfair Talhaiarn - This pretty village sit in a fine location, surrounded by the countryside of the lovely River Elwy Valley.
  • Bodelwyddan Castle - Explore the 260 acres of parkland and gardens surrounding this 19th century castle in Denbighshire, North Wales
  • Ysceifiog - This walk explores the area around the Flintshire village of Ysceifiog, visiting the pretty lake and the surrounding countryside.
  • Clwydian Way - Explore the Clwydian Range of mountains on this circular walk through north east Wales
  • Offa's Dyke Path - This incredible 177 mile trail starts on the River Severn Estuary in Gloucestershire in England before taking you over the border into Wales and on through some truly splendid mountainous scenery
  • Llannefydd - This small Welsh village is located in Conwy County near Denbigh and St Asaph.

Pubs/Cafes

The Llindirinn Inn is a historic pub of some note. The ancient thatched inn dates back to 1229 and serves good quality dishes. You can find them at postcode LL16 5BH for your sat navs. The inn is also dog friendly.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

You could extend the walk by continuing south east into Denbigh. Here you can explore the interesting 13th century castle which includes a drawbridge into a triple-towered gatehouse and portcullis.
For fine views over the area head west to Moel Fodiar which stands at a height of 390 metres.

Photos

Llindir Street, Henllan - geograph.org.uk - 2304943

Llindir Street, Henllan

Llindir Inn, Henllan - geograph.org.uk - 2304934

Llindir Inn

Foxhall Newydd, Henllan (6) - geograph.org.uk - 4104219

Foxhall Newydd. Though it was never finished and has now been in ruins for over 150 years, it is described by Cadw as "one of the most ambitious and sophisticated projects of Elizabethan house building in Wales". It became a Grade I listed building on 24 October 1950

Public footpath here - geograph.org.uk - 595399

Public footpath here

Footbridge over a stream near Henllan - geograph.org.uk - 595396

Footbridge over a stream near Henllan. The footbridge has a little stile at each end presumably to stop livestock crossing.

Henllan Church - geograph.org.uk - 2304916

Henllan Church

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GPS Files

GPX File

Henllan.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)