Ruthin
Rhuthun
A medieval market town right under the ridge.
Ruthin is a handsome medieval market town in the Vale of Clwyd, gathered on a low hill around a square of timber-framed and Georgian buildings, directly beneath the Clwydian ridge. Its old gaol and craft centre draw visitors, and the hills rise straight from the edge of town.
Staying near Ruthin
The best-placed base for walking the Clwydian Range itself, with Moel Famau and the ridge hillforts on the doorstep and the vale's gentle countryside around.
What's here
The walk up to Moel Famau and its Jubilee Tower; Ruthin Gaol and the Craft Centre; the medieval town square; and the Offa's Dyke Path along the ridge.
When to visit
Late summer and early autumn for the heather on the ridge; the town is a year-round, low-season base.
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Common questions
Is Ruthin a good base for walking the Clwydian Range?
Yes — Ruthin sits directly beneath the Clwydian ridge in the Vale of Clwyd, making it the most convenient town for climbing Moel Famau, the range's highest point, and walking the Offa's Dyke Path along the hillfort-topped ridge.
What is Moel Famau?
Moel Famau is the highest hill in the Clwydian Range, topped by the ruined Jubilee Tower begun in 1810 to mark George III's jubilee. It is a popular, non-technical walk with wide views over the Vale of Clwyd, Snowdonia and, on clear days, the coast and beyond.