Mount Wood or Pencoed, is a community woodland managed in partnership by Denbighshire Countryside Service and local voluntary groups. A project involving volunteers from surrounding communities helped clear up litter and improve the site for wildlife and visitors.
There are two possible routes through the woodland: a linear route along the lower path, which itself commands excellent views of local landmarks including Denbigh castle. If you are feeling more energetic, the higher lever route leads to a viewpoint with arguably the best views of Denbigh Castle and the Vale of Clwyd! Parking - Parking: Large layby on the A543 (Lon Llewelyn) at the western side of Mount Wood and small car park at Bryn Stanley.
- Cost
- Yes
- Facilities
- • Tree climbing • Parking • Free • Wildlife • Dens
- Accessibility
- • Disability parking • A linear lower level route may be taken through the woodland. The viewpoint on the higher lever may be reached by the ramps
- Address
- Bryn Stanley, Dinbych, LL16 3NT, Sir Ddinbych, Cymru
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As with all the spaces in this guide the countryside is a place that needs to be cared for so please follow the Country Side Code.
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- Leave gates and property as you find them and follow paths unless wider access is available
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- Follow advice and local signs
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