Llanarmon, Dolydd Ceiriog and the Upper Ceiriog Valley
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This walk combines open moorland, valley pastures and the slopes between. The views both in the valley and on the moors are very rewarding. On a good day, you will certainly see the Berwyn Ridge. The descent gives tantalising views of the series of waterfalls bringing the River Ceiriog down from the marshy land above to the green valley below. Hedgerow flowers are plentiful on the way up to the moor and on the return stretch in the valley. On the moor, heather is plentiful with bilberries providing tasty fruit in season. Cotton grass, sphagnum moss and sundew are present in the boggier areas.
While on the moorland, you stand a good chance of hearing skylarks, while meadow pipits flit restlessly from tussock to tussock. Buzzards are common. When descending, you are very likely to hear the harsh croak of the raven and back in the valley, there's usually plenty of pheasant. The descent also gives a good illustration of the different effect of ice and water on land shaping. The side valley with the Ceiriog cataract is a classic water-worn 'V' shape; the main valley is more a glacial 'U' shape.
Back in Llanarmon, you have a choice of two very well-regarded hostelries: The Hand and The West Arms. Both are reviewed at http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotels-g551987-Llanarmon_DC_Denbighshire_North_Wales_Wales-Hotels.html
Wales - North Wales - Wrexham - Countryside
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Birds, Flowers, Great Views, Hills or Fells, Moor, Pub, Waterfall, Wildlife
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