Cilcain is a region located in North East Wales, nestled within the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is characterized by green hills, woodlands, and open countryside, offering diverse landscapes for outdoor pursuits. This setting provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more. Its location offers direct access to a network of trails and paths.
Cilcain offers more than 50 routes across several sports…
103
Routes
4.6
(226)
Average rating
2615
People visited

4.9
(13)
117
hikers
8.81km
02:49
360m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
(20)
96
hikers
5.90km
01:42
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.9
(41)
163
hikers
16.9km
05:04
530m
530m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(15)
222
hikers
7.63km
02:04
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
13
riders
33.0km
03:31
840m
840m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(1)
4
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.5
(13)
61
riders
54.7km
03:57
990m
990m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
12.6km
01:01
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
riders
60.2km
04:20
1,240m
1,230m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

46
riders
32.0km
03:07
840m
830m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

41
riders
15.6km
01:28
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

40
riders
19.5km
01:52
430m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
13
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

94
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

72
runners
16.8km
02:07
550m
540m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

65
runners
20.5km
02:38
600m
600m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(7)
57
riders
34.5km
03:12
820m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
(3)
31
riders
18.6km
01:46
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

31
riders
19.1km
01:36
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
11
riders
11.3km
01:03
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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44
riders
110km
06:09
2,030m
2,030m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
77.9km
04:01
1,120m
1,120m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

13
riders
34.3km
02:12
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

13
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Cilcain offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 90 routes for exploration. These activities are popular, with over 56,000 visitors sharing their experiences.
Cilcain is located within the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing numerous hiking opportunities. Trails lead directly from the village into surrounding hills and woodlands, including routes to Moel Famau. Sections of the Clwydian Way and Offa's Dyke Path also link to Cilcain's network. For more details, consult the Hiking around Cilcain guide.
Yes, Cilcain offers several easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. These trails often traverse woodlands and open countryside near the village. An overview of accessible routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Cilcain guide.
Cilcain provides family-friendly routes that are suitable for outings with children. These trails typically offer gentle terrain and engaging natural surroundings. Specific options are detailed in the Family-friendly hikes around Cilcain guide.
Many trails in Cilcain are suitable for walking with dogs, allowing pets to accompany their owners on outdoor adventures. It is advisable to keep dogs on a lead, especially near livestock. For specific routes, refer to the Dog-friendly hikes around Cilcain guide.
Cilcain offers several mountain biking routes, including moderate trails around Moel Famau suitable for various fitness levels. Some routes feature challenging descents requiring advanced riding skills. A short mountain bike ride from Cilcain leads to the ridge of the Clwydian Range, offering impressive views. More information is available in the MTB Trails around Cilcain guide.
Cilcain provides opportunities for Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The surrounding countryside offers diverse terrain for cyclists of all types. The Coed Nercwys multi-user trail also provides accessible cycling options. Guides such as Cycling around Cilcain and Road Cycling Routes around Cilcain offer detailed information.
Cilcain is known for its location within the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Prominent features include Moel Famau, a dominant hill with a Jubilee Tower, and the Millennium Woods. Alien Gorge, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Cilcain, contains hidden caves like Poacher's Cave and Christmas Cave.
Cilcain is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 56,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region features 94 routes across various sports, which have received an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars from over 5,500 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Cilcain, covering various activities and interests. These include Hiking around Cilcain, Family-friendly hikes around Cilcain, Running Trails around Cilcain, and MTB Trails around Cilcain. Other guides cover cycling, easy hikes, road cycling, gravel biking, traffic-free rides, and dog-friendly hikes.
The Cilcain Community Council maintains an official website for general information about the village and local activities. The website address is cilcain-council.wales. Another community website is Cilcain Today at cilcaintoday.org.uk.
For local inquiries, the Cilcain Community Shop can be reached by phone. The contact number is 01352 741354. This provides a direct line for community-related questions.

