Hiraethog Trail 70k Challenge

Open dates 2026: Saturday 11th July 2026 This event is now guaranteed to run! The Hiraethog Trail is a beautiful long distance footpath of 68km (42 miles) that passes through the stunning landscapes of rural Conwy and Denbighshire. The terrain underfoot comprises of forest tracks, farmland pastures and minor lanes; the route is hilly in places and ascends approximately 1600m. We start in Pentrefoelas (on the A5, not far from Betws-y-Coed) at 6am and aim to finish the route by midnight, within 18 hours at a WALKING PACE(!) Depending on the needs of the group, we can help arrange connecting transport. There will also be a support vehicle stationed on the route to provide refreshments and kit changes. We start the route from the village of Pentrefoelas along the edge of Mynydd Hiraethog (the Denbigh Moors) and pass through the rural villages of Cerrigydrudion, Llangwm & Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr before heading deep into the expansive Clocaenog Forest. Excellent forest tracks then take us to the highest point of the region, Craig Bron Banog at 502 metres, the woodland views are extensive. We then traverse hilly terrain northwards to the villages of Cyffylliog & Llanrhaeadr and skirt around the edge of the market town of Denbigh. The last stretch of our route is on different terrain again, we walk along the open farmlands & rural lanes in the Vale of Clwyd to the end of the trail at Bodfari on the Offa's Dyke path. Individual bookings: Spaces are £145 per person and the full balance is payable at the time of booking. Private group bookings: Please get in touch via the contact page for availability and quotes for a private Hiraethog Trail Challenge booking. 18 hour, 2 day or 3 day itineraries can be scheduled to suit you.