Alwen Reservoir, near Denbigh
Walk or cycle around this huge upland reservoir
Clocaenog Forest – Pool Park, near Ruthin
Easy to find woodland with short walk
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
Pool Park woodland is on the edge of Clocaenog Forest.
It is named after the former huge Pool Park Estate, which was owned by the Bagot family.
The area was originally one of five deer parks used by the owners of Ruthin Castle for hunting.
The small car park is the starting point for a short waymarked walking trail, ideal for breaking a journey to stretch your legs or for a quick stroll with your dog.
There are several public footpaths nearby if you have a map with you and fancy a longer walk.
Walking trail
The walking trail is waymarked and starts from the Pool Park car park.
Pool Park Walk
- Grade: Easy
- Distance: ¾ mile/1.2 kilometres
- Time: 30 minutes
This short trail follows a stream then climbs gently as it winds its way through the woodland.
Look out for the huge Douglas fir trees which thrive here and patches of bluebells in spring.
How to get here
Location
Pool Park is 2 miles south west of Ruthin.
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Ordnance Survey (OS) map
Pool Park is on OS Explorer 279, 293 or 294.
The OS grid reference for the car park is SJ 101 560.
Directions
Take the B5105 from Ruthin towards Clawddnewydd.
After 1½ miles 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
