Moel Cae-howel

Rising from the quieter northern fringes of the Berwyn range, this heather-clad Tump offers a rugged, less-frequented alternative to the higher peaks further south. Its rounded profile is characteristic of these moorlands, providing a vantage point over the Ceiriog Valley and the undulating ridges that divide the Dee and Ceiriog catchments.

• •The name is Welsh, where 'Moel' refers to a bare or rounded hill and 'Cae-howel' translates to 'Hywel’s field,' suggesting the lower slopes were historically used for upland grazing or associated with a specific local landholder named Hywel.
• •It stands as a northern outlier of the Berwyn range, acting as a high point on the watershed between the River Dee to the north and the River Ceiriog to the south.
• •The summit provides a clear view across the Dee Valley toward the dramatic white limestone escarpment of Eglwyseg and the medieval ruins of Castell Dinas Brân perched above Llangollen.
• •The terrain is dominated by thick heather and peat managed for grouse, meaning the tracks are often narrow and can be exceptionally heavy going after wet weather compared to the main Berwyn ridge.
• •This hill provides such a reliable sense of isolation that you are far more likely to encounter a startled red grouse than another walker, even on a clear weekend.