Corllan two

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A fantastic route through the hills and valleys of the river Dee between Corwen and Llangollen. Arduous at times, with uphill sections, stiles and gates, it's very much a foot-only route.

From Corwen we head out of the village along the paved road over the bridge, before turning uphill on an unpaved track running up to Caer Drewyn. From here, it's a succession of tracks and footpaths along field boundaries and woods until we reach a driveway through trees, which meets a road. Unpaved, it runs downhill, and we wander through Carrog, away from the main road.

Crossing the Pont Carrog over the Dee, we follow a footpath through a field running alongside the river. Over a level crossing, we go up some steps to the road, which is paved and takes us inyo Llidiart y Parc. Turning away from the main road along an unpaved road, it reaches a dead end at a car park, where our path heads into the woods and uphill. Steep in places, it's a constant uphill slog for some time of a rough path of earth and stone. We eventually break tree cover, but continue uphill along a worn track.

Eventually we hit the scrub and long grass as we continue our way up Moel Fferna. After a climb of some time, we start heading slightly downhill and come to the ruins of a former quarry. Working our way along a path through the mounds of spoil, we follow the embankment of a former tramway, with spikes and sleepers visible in places beneath the soil. The route climbs uphill again alongside a fence, before heading up another constant, and sometimes steep, climb through gorse and moss to the treeline of the plantation above.

Once at the top, we can start appreciating the views, as it's one of the last climbs we do. The path runs along a track running alongside the woods on our right. It can be muddy in places, even on sunny days! And there's lots of sheep! Away from the trees, more bracken and moss, and good green footpaths carving through the heather on Vivod Mountain.

Again, great views, and from hereonin, we're finally coming downhill. A variety of tracks bring us closer to Llangollen, and, after crossing one last field, we finally arrive in the town.

Great transport links and amenities at both ends, but nothing in the middle, so bring a packed lunch! A very enjoyable, but stamina-sapping, route, which I cannot recommend highly enough!.

Really great route with fantastic views over the Dee Valley, Cwydian Hills, and Berwyns. Navigation was absolutely fine at all points considering it was across moorland. Would recommend this route to anyone in the area looking to escape the crowds. Toilets and parking at start/finish in Corwen/Llangollen. Fantastic bus route between the two for anyone doing it as a linear route. Good selection of pubs at the end.

This is a scenic and varied route that follows the Dee valley Corwen - Carrog and the North Berwyn hills Carrog - Llangollen. I found it easy to navigate, though I don’t recommend the North Berwyn hills in poor visibility. Also, good hiking boots are essential for this section as some paths are very uneven.
There’s historical interest at the Moel Fferna quarry, and Carrog has a pub for refreshments en route.

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