Moel Famau

A northern part of the Offa's Dyke long-distance footpath, one of the UK's most popular National Trails, crosses the summit of Moel Famau and the Jubilee Tower.

[1]: 1 The park, which covers an area over 3 square miles (8 km2), is managed by Denbighshire Countryside Service which is responsible for the heather moorland, dry stone walls and access paths, and provides information and facilities for visitors.

Two of the easiest and most popular routes start from the southern car parks at Bwlch Penbarras, a pass between Moel Famau and Foel Fenlli, about 1.25 miles (2.0 km) from the summit.

On clear days, Snowdonia can be seen to the west, the Irish Sea to the north, and to the east Liverpool, Chester, Winter Hill, and Blackpool Tower.

The tower, which was built to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of George III in 1810, was designed by Thomas Harrison of Chester and is a Grade II listed building.

On three sides it was to have had the following inscription: Georgia III Brittaniarum Regi, Pio Justo Patri Patrio Commitatus, Denbigh et Flint, Jubilantus Posuere, 25 Octobris, Anno Domino 1809.In 1862, a major storm brought down the incomplete tower.

In October 2010, a celebration was observed by local communities, in both Flintshire and Denbighshire, to mark the 200th anniversary of the laying of the Jubilee Tower's foundation stone.

Path from Bwlch Penbarras towards the summit of Moel Famau
Moel Famau viewed from aloft by drone
Moel Famau viewed from aloft by drone (2)