King Arthur in Flintshire

This morning's walk was to Moel-Y-Gaer at Rhosesmor or Caerfallwch - The Fort Of Avalon.

Yes, you read that correctly THE Avalon of King Arthur fame. Don't believe me, then do read 'The Keys To Avalon - The True Location Of Arthur's Kingdom Revealed' by Steve Blake and Scott Lloyd.  This is the book which gave me the inspiration to write my book Excalibur Reborn... with its prequel in the pipeline and ready to be published in May.

Watch this space.

The ridge in the image foreground is the fortification wall of 'Caer Afallwch' and it runs in a complete circle around the top of Moel-Y-Gaer in Rhosesmor. It's a great place with great views and very atmospheric - you can almost feel yourself back in the days of King Arthur when you are there. According to several ancient accounts, it is the location of King Arthur's final days after he was mortally wounded at the Battle of Camlan.

Stood in the Hillfort at Moel Y Gaer there's a great panoramic view of the Clwydian Range of Hills, which I thought I'd name for you.

Incidentally, there's more than one Hillfort called Moel-Y-Gaer in the area - there's another nestling close to Foel Fenlli near Llanbedr DC, Ruthin.

Do take a look at his website which has more detail - Heather and Hillforts at Cadw.

Penycloddiau by the way is the largest Hillfort in the Clwydian Range and one of the largest in Wales. It was constructed almost 2,500 years ago.

The Offa's Dyke Path follows directly the line of the Clwydian Range of mountains and makes a great walk through these Hillforts.

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