Alwen Reservoir, near Denbigh
Walk or cycle around this huge upland reservoir
Clocaenog Forest - Boncyn Foel Bach, near Ruthin
Scenic viewpoint with a picnic area and short woodland stroll
What's here
Coronavirus update
The car park and trail here are open.
Visiting our sites safely
We are working hard to provide a safe and welcoming experience as our sites re-open.
Please take personal responsibility for your safety, making additional preparations ahead of your visit and abiding by the safety measures in place.
We have changed the normal route for some of our trails to help you maintain social distancing – please follow signs on site.
Welcome
The picnic area at Boncyn Foel Bach is set around the car park and has views south and east over the hills.
This car park is the starting point for a short walk in Clocaenog Forest which sets off through an avenue of tall beech trees.
The leaves turn orange in autumn before creating a colourful carpet underfoot - great fun for children to crunch through!
Walking trail
The walking trail is waymarked and starts from the Boncyn Foel Bach car park.
Beech Avenue Stroll
- Grade: Easy
- Distance: ½ mile/0.8 kilometres
- Time: 20 minutes
This is a short walk through the woodland with its stunning avenue of beech trees.
The beech avenue is impressive, especially in early spring when the leaves are luminous green.
There is also a viewpoint with a bench – a great place for a flask of coffee or your packed lunch!
How to get here
Location
Boncyn Foel Bach is 6 miles south west of Ruthin.
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Ordnance Survey (OS) map
Boncyn Foel Bach is on OS Explorer 264.
The OS grid reference for the car park is SJ 055 520.
Directions
From Ruthin, take the B5105 through the village of Clawddnewydd.
Continue for 1½ miles and the car park is on the right.
Public transport
The nearest mainline railway station is in Buckley.
For details of public transport visit the Traveline Cymru website.
Parking
Parking is free of charge.
Closures and diversions
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Sometimes we need to close or divert trails for your safety whilst we undertake maintenance work or forest operations
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Occasionally we may have to close a site in extreme weather, such as high winds or snow and ice due to the risk of injury to visitors or staff
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Please always follow any instructions onsite and make sure you follow any temporary diversion signs in place
Contact details
0300 065 3000
