Eglwyseg Mountain
A moderate walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in Denbighshire, Wales, about 16.90km (10.50 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 6:00h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
399m (1309ft)
Descent
396m (1299ft)
Max. Elevation
480m (1574ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
795m (2608ft)
Start & End
Llangollen
Distance
16.90km
(10.5mi)
(10.5mi)
Duration
~6:00h
Difficulty
Moderate
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Waypoints
OS Grid SJ213421
Start at Llangollen, which has good bus and train links.
OS Grid SJ222431
Follow the route north out of town to Castell Dinas Bran. Continue on to the road and take the right-side junction.
About 1.32 km (~0.82 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ235432
The road heads uphill. At the hairpin bend, follow the track heading north along the escarpment.
About 1.26 km (~0.78 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ223441
Follows this dramatic escarpment, enjoying the views into the valley below.
About 1.43 km (~0.89 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ226453
There's no path marked on the map, but if you stick to the edge of the escarpment, it's hard to lose your way.
About 1.26 km (~0.78 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ226474
Just beyond Craig Arthur, the final hump of the mountain before the woods, drop down from the permissive path to join the Offa's Dyke Path.
About 2.08 km (~1.29 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ232477
When you hit the road, turn left and head downhill.
About 0.70 km (~0.43 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ221475
At Eglwseg, take the path heading west. This soon loops back on itself and takes you south.
About 1.21 km (~0.75 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ212470
At the footpath junction, turn right then soon left. This path winds back towards Llangollen.
About 0.92 km (~0.57 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ215460
Pass through the woodland and continue to Plas Yn Eglwyseg.
About 1.07 km (~0.66 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ203452
The path leads west again, to pick up the course of the river.
About 1.40 km (~0.87 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ207443
Continue on the pleasing woodland path and you venture home.
About 1.05 km (~0.65 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ216432
At Dinbren Hall, you rejoin your path out of LLangollen. Not far now...
About 1.34 km (~0.83 miles) from 
LlangollenOS Grid SJ214419
Finish up in Llangollen again. The Corn Mill is a good option to replenish yourself after the day's exertions: www.brunningandprice.co.uk/cornmill/
About 1.29 km (~0.8 miles) from 
