Clocaenog Forest – Pool Park, near Ruthin

Easy to find woodland with short walk

What's here

Parking (free)
Walking trail

Coronavirus update

Our sites and most visitor facilities are open but, under the current coronavirus restrictions in Wales, this is intended only for the use of people who live locally.

You are strongly advised – in line with current Welsh Government regulations – not to drive to any of our sites to exercise unless you have specific health or mobility issues.

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.

It is in the county of Denbighshire.

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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

Sometimes we need to close or divert trails for your safety whilst we undertake maintenance work or forest operations
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
Please always follow any instructions onsite and make sure you follow any temporary diversion signs in place