Nant-y-Ffrith Waterfall
This walk in Wrexham County visits a lovely wooded valley with streams, caves and waterfalls.
The walk starts from the village of Bwlchgwyn and heads north east to enter the forest. Here you can follow a series of woodland trails along the streams and pretty waterfalls of the area. It's great for flora and fauna with rhododendrons and various woodland birds to look out for on the way.
The route will take you to the northern side of the woods where you can enjoy a climb to Pen-Llan-y-Gwr. From the 378 metre high summit there are some fine views to the surrounding hills. On a clear day you can see Moel Famau in the Clwydian Range from the elevated spot.
You can extend the walk by heading west to visit the Nant-y-Ffrith Reservoir.
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just to the west there's the expansive Llandegla Forest where there are some good walking paths and mountain bike trails to try.
A few miles to the east there's Alyn Waters Country Park where there's woodland, riverside paths, a visitor centre, a nature reserve and trim trail to enjoy.
To the south you can pick up the Clywedog Trail where there's more riverside trails and a visit to the picturesque Nant Mill and Bersham Waterfall.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Nant-y-Ffrith waterfall. The waterfall is the largest in the Flintshire / Wrexham area, the nearest other sizable waterfall being Dyserth Waterfall in Denbighshire. The lower tier is shown here.
Path in Nant y Ffrith Woodland. This path, flanked by rhododendrons, is partly obstructed by two massive boulders.
Looking down the footpath from the Nant y Ffrith Woodland and across the forestry track. The valley below carries the Nant y Ffrith stream.
Pen-Llan-y-Gwr Triangulation Pillar. Approximately 378 metres above sea level and is labelled 'S3107'. The photo was taken looking towards the Clwydian Range and both Moel Famau and Foel Fenlli are visible in the background.
Playground in the Forest
Path, Pen-Llan-y-gwr
Gritstone boulder, Pen-Llan-y-gwr. Pen-Llan-y-gwr is made of a gritstone rock. Very attractively textured, but sadly it does not form climbable crags. The acidic soils favour the growth of wimberries and Rhododendron ponticum.
Nant-y-Ffrith Reservoir