Ancient Cairns and Forest Tracks

The rolling countryside of West Denbighshire offers rides along extensive tracks between streams and valleys. Much of this route follows woodland edges adjoining heather moorlands as well as sheltered forestry commission tracks through the coniferous plantations of the Clocaenog Forest, home to the largest red squirrel population in Wales.

The gradients on this route are not severe but the roads and tracks can be rough in places so you need to be sure that both you and your horse are fit and capable of doing the mileage. If you are unsure then please speak to Deborah who will explain. There are rather too many unavoidable gates along a section of this ride but we feel that the stunning views from this moorland track more than compensate for their inconvenience.

Several ancient cairns and monuments exist in this area although, sadly, they are often overgrown or indistinctly located.

This route can easily be linked with the Moorlands and Mountains Route to the south, creating a holiday of 4 days and 4 nights or even longer.

(posted/updated 18/02/2010)