Tremeirchion (Cow lane), Cefn Du

Two Boats here, one from Craig at SJ089723 to SJ094732, very pleasant and quite easy, we call it Cow lane. In 2005 whilst on our own, in an open top Series, we were surrounded by a herd of cows who assumed we had food on board. Pushed nearly 3 feet off the track into a brick wall the farmer appeared, who we though would be non pleased. However he turned out to be a pleasant bloke who was more concerned about us then his cows. Ssnce by now, one was mounting the back of the tub. After much pushing, shouting etc we were able to move on again having lost 2 light lens, broken number plate, and obtained a large dent in the side. Its all part of the fun, he explained he never really sees any 4x4's, and the cows assume a Land rover is farmers truck. Has wife had joined us by now and we a had a nice chat about everything from the council tax to rubbish collections, then we moved on. Lovely lane as long as you don't mind the damage caused by the "wildlife ". If going east to west watch out, easy to lose the lane in a field at the start.

The other lane is from SJ089721 to SJ098723, often these two lanes are done as part of a loop from the B5429, If on this road, look out for the White Tea House a real gem, its like a scene out of film Reach for the Sky.

Moel Dywyll (North Clwyd Run)

Two pleasant lanes, running alone the top of the Clwydian range easy and except scratches non damaging, we always do this run on our own, since the perceptions and attitude of others is completely different. Trampers and crankers will often stop and talk to us in a friendly manner, we have ended up before now fixing bikes and giving assistance to walkers. Starting from the south west at SJ140634 (from Llangynhafal follow signs for the little church), it climbs though grouse, about 400 yards up there's a turn off left (north) to an old quarry. Nice picnic spot here, but watch out for the radio controlled Gliders which are often launched off the hillside. My landie was hit by one of these. The lane crosses the official Offa Dyke path at SJ145641. It was he in 2006 we assisted soon walkers who were suffering from heat exhaustion. We stopped due to over heating which is rare for us, the ambient temperature was 42 degrees cent. There was no wind at all, one could feel the heat coming off the heather, no wonder the sheep were refusing to get off the track. The lane joins the UCR at SJ163653. Then at the cross roads at SJ166653 go north ,another lane starts at SJ165654 finishing at the bottom of Moel Arthur at SJ148658

There's another lane turning off from above at SJ142661 to SJ172671 then splits to SJ174677; SJ177673 nice and pleasent ,slightly more demanding than the others, very close to Mold which is only 4 miles away. This lane is tree lined so expect scratches, we often turn round at the bottom and head back up to re-join the North Clwyd Run.

Moel Arthur

Lane runs around the west side of Moel Arthur from SJ131665 to SJ142655, its part of the North Clwyd run, unforturaly a disputed ROW and of as Dec 2006 we are still not happy with the outcome. If you do it, its a nice easy non damaging lane , however at the north end, there was in the summer of 2006, a large fallen tree part blocking the lane.

Aifft

Pleasant lane which runs along side the Clwydian range ,with excellent views to the Vale of Clwyd. Regarded as easy and expect no damage, its the last or first part of the North Clwyd Run which are a series of lanes running along the top of the Vale, from Afon-wen in the wheeler valley (A541) to Rhuthin. What they lack lane wise (ie difficult sections) they make up in characters you might meet or interesting artifacts on the lanes. Part of this lane crosses the popular Offa's Dyke path, although the real Dyke is no were near here. Expect then lots of trampers who use this lane rather than the official lane which climbs the mountain parallel to the east. Look out for the large water tank you will not miss it, and the moaning Shepard at the north start (SJ121690). He's a character, he's been at it for over thirty years complaining about trampers, then crankers who part there cars at the end of the UCR. He is mentioned on various forums relating to wild camping, mountain biking, pony trotting etc, harmless best just listen and drive off. South end starts at SJ130664 its a tight turn if coming from Llangwyfan carry on few yards and turn in the forest enterance. The lane splits about 300 yards on take the right route (north route)

Read me

Blogspot covers the lanes around Denbigh, these tend to be less serve then the ones further south and west. As you move further North and East you get nearer to the larger areas of population such as Deeside, Chester and the coastal towns, so expect more Trampers, Crankers and Trotters. They also tend to be spead out so plan a route before hand, however they do lend themselves to just a few hours out and a possible to do on a summers' evening.