Holywell Ramblers new programme

NOTES
Car Sharing
The Club operates a Car Sharing scheme. Depending on the location of the walk we use up to three meeting points
Holywell Public Car Park adjacent to Holywell Community Hospital. Post Code CH8 7RZ
Northop Village Car Park In centre of village Post Code CH7 6BQ
Junction 29 A55 on side of Slip Road.
The Club uses a WhatsApp Group to make arrangements and to give further information.
If travelling direct to the start please arrive 10 minutes before the Start Time.
Don’t have a car? Contact the leader at least 3 days before the walk
Equipment and Food For all day walks (except those with pub lunches) bring food and drink. Boots are essential for mountain and strenuous walks.
The leader has the right to refuse to allow members or potential members from taking part if, in his or her opinion, they are inadequately dressed or do not have suitable footwear.

Grading of Walks
Easy Less than 5 miles/8 kms with less than a total of 1,000 ft (300 metres) of ascent
Moderate 6 to 10 miles and with a total ascent of less than 2,000ft (600 metres) Walks with more than 1,000ft (600 metres) depending on the severity may labelled
Moderate Mountain
Strenuous All walks over 10 miles/16kms. Walks of over 2,000 ft (600 metres) are also graded Strenuous
If in any doubt as to the suitability of a walk please contact the leader beforehand.

Duty of Care and Safety
Leaders and members owe a duty of care to all the other members of the group.
Members participating in walks do so at their own risk.
Members are expected to be appropriately dressed and prepared for the walk. If the leader believes that someone is inadequately dressed or prepared then s/he has the right to refuse to allow the member on the walk.
Members are advised to carry their own personal first aid kit, whistle and where appropriate survival equipment. They should also make the leader aware of any medical condition and any implications that could cause problems during the walk.
The leader can question the fitness of any member wishing to attempt the walk and can decline to accept him/her on the walk.

Leaders
Club walks are led by volunteer members who may or may not have received leader training. They are expected to be appropriately dressed and prepared for the walk which they are leading. They are not however expected to carry any specialised equipment.
Walks leaders may not have had any first aid training. Leaders (and members) are advised to carry a first aid kit but it is not a condition of leading a walk.
For Health and Safety reasons leaders have the right to cancel a walk if three or less people turn up at the meeting point and the leader has not received notification from anyone else that they will be going directly to the start or, if appropriate, Junction 29 or Northop.

Dogs
These are allowed on walks at the discretion of the leader. This is indicated in the walk description. Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times. All Dog mess must be picked up and disposed of responsibly.

Holywell Ramblers Club – Programme Summary May 2026

Sat 2^nd May	Neston and Parkgate	Easy 6 mls	Ron 07967 513 268
Thurs 7^th May	Gobowen/Poachers	Easy 5.5mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Sun 10^th May	Sychnant Pass	Mod 7 mls	Marie 07986046396 Phil 07914820286
Thurs 14^th May	Gwaenysgor	Easy/mod 6 mls	Ron 07967 513 268
Sat 16^th May	Priest’s path/Pilgrims Way	Mod 6 mls	Ron 07967 513 268
Thurs 21^st May	Worthenbury	Mod 6.7mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Sun 24^th May	Nercwys	Mod 6.5 mls	Stuart 07486368574
Wed 27^th May	Brynford	Mod 6.5 mls	Stuart 07486368574
Sat 30^th May	Whixhall Marina- circular	Mod 6.5mls	John HJ 07746 717792

Sat 2^nd May	Parkgate and Neston	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description: Starting from the parking area beyond the Harp Inn Little Neston, this walk takes us across fields to briefly follow the Wirral Way. The walk continues to the Golf Course. The return is via the Coast Path to Parkgate where we will stop for lunch. Here there are cafes and a famous chip shop. (Members can also bring their own packed lunch.) The walk then continues along the Coast Path back to the start.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ 289 760
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 200ft
Leader: Ron		Meet Point: Harp Inn Little Neston
Tel No: 07967 513 268		Meet Time: 9.50 am

Thurs 7^th May	Gobowen /Poachers Pocket linear-Pub lunch walk.	Walk Start Time: 10:05am-meet in car park for 10:15am bus.
Description: This is an easy stile free walk from Gobowen along quiet back lanes and then along the canal towpath. After the walk lunch can had in the Poachers Pocket .
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ 29840 36815. Postcode LL14 5DG
Length: 5.25 miles		Ascent: 100 ft
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Car park of Poachers Pocket
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet Time: 10:05am

Sun 10^th May	Sychnant Pass	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Description: Starting in the Sychnant Pass near Conwy. A mix of up and down stony tracks and paths. We pass Craigyfed, Llyn y Wrach and Cefn Maen Amor. Returning along the North Wales Path.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SH755 769
Length: 7 miles		Ascent: 1350ft
Leader: Marie and Phil Edwards		Meet Point: 2^nd of 2 small signposted car parks on the left after the lane to the Lodge ( coming from Conwy )
Tel No: 07986 046396/079148 20286		Meet Time: 9:50am

Thurs 14^th May	Gwaenysgor and Y Gop	Walk Start Time: 09:30am
Starting from the Eagle and Child, the walk takes us past St Elmo’s Summer House toward Llanasa. We then cross over to Y Gop and then follow the Millenium Trail back to the pub for an optional lunch. This walk contains about 8 stiles.
Grade Easy/Mod		Grid Ref: SJ 0751 8110
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 800ft
Leader: Ron		Eagle and Child Gwaenysgor
Tel No: 07967 513268		Meet Time: 09 20am

Sat 16^th May	Priests and Pilgrims	Walk Start Time: 10:15am
Description: From Abergwyngregyn we catch the bus to Llandygai and then another bus to Bethesda. In Bethesda we pick up the former Priest’s Path which ran from Nant Peris to Abergwyngregyn. This is followed out of the town and on to Llanllechid Common. We then cross over to the North Wales Pilgrims Way which is followed until it crosses and rejoins the Priests Path which is then followed down to Abergwyngregyn. Here we will be able to visit Caffi’r Felin and can sample Aziz Cakes and wonderful coffee.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref SH623 667
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 950ft
Leader: Ron		Meet Aber CP and Bus Stop
Tel No: 07967 513268		Meet Time: Northop/Holywell 08 45; Jct29: 09:00am

Thurs 21^st May	Worthenbury/Threapwood circular	Walk Start Time: 10:00am-from by Church.
Description: This is a borderland walk from Worthenbury church to Threapwood over fields tracks and quiet country lanes. The terrain is fairly flat with only around 200 ft of ascent. We should see buzzards and pheasants on this walk.
Grade: Easy/moderate		///reseller/stuffing/nanny Postcode LL13 0AW
Length: 6.5 miles		Ascent: 200ft
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: lane alongside church in centre of the village
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet Time: 9:50 for 10:00am start

Sun 24^th May	Nercwys	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Description: Park at the bowling green which is near to the church in Nercwys. A walk through woods and over fields in close proximity to the River Terrig.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ23540 60462
Length: 6.5 miles		Ascent: 750ft
Leader: Stuart		Meet Point: Bowling green CP at Nercwys
Tel No: 07486 368574		Meet Time: 09:50am

Wed 27^th May	Brynford	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Description- Park at Brynford crossroads. The route is Calcot Hall, Ash Farm, Pentre Farm, Bwlch, Graig, Waen y Trochwaed, Holywell Common. A lovely country walk in our local area.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ17705 74521
Length: 6.5 miles		Ascent: 574ft
Leader: Stuart		Meet Point: Brynford crossroads
Tel No: 07486 368574		Meet Time: 09:50am

Sat 30^th May	Whixhall Marina circular	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Description:-This walk starts from the car park of Whixhall Marina. A large part of the route is different to previous walks from Whixhall Marina. The route will follow canal towpaths, tracks , back roads and cross part of Whixhall Moss-that is now a nature conservation area that straddles the English /Welsh border. The Moss is one of the few remaining raised bogs in the UK. There is a cafe at the Marina for refreshments after the walk-(but bring a packed lunch for the walk).
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 49422 3414 Postcode SY13 2QS (Alders lane-Whixhall) ///send/fool/shelving
Length: 6.5 miles		Ascent: 95ft
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Marina car park
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet Time: 9:50am

Holywell Ramblers Club – Programme Summary June – Sept 2026

Day & Date	Walk title	Grade & Distance	Leader & Tel No.	Car Share Location & Time
Wed 3rd June	Thurstaston/Caldy	Easy 5 mls	Jean 07859 827699
Sun 7^th June	Holywell-Plymouth Copse	Mod and easy options	Stuart 07486368574
Wed 10th June	Corwen	Mod 6.5 mls	Jo 07765553211
Sun 14^th June	Cadair Bronwen	Strenuous 10.5mls	George 07308 613331
Wed 17th June	Hope/Hawarden	Mod 6.5mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Fri 19^th June	Evening walk, Caerwys	Easy 4 mls	Ron 07967 513 268
Sun 21^st June	Llanefydd	Mod 7 mls	Janet 07423829682
Wed 24th June	Moel Siabod	Strenuous	Sue 07885821881
Thurs 25^th June	Evening walk MoelFamau	Easy 3.2mls	Janet 07423829682
Sat 27^th June	Caerwys Ysceifiog Circular	Mod 7.5mls	Toni 07767323649
Wed 1^st July	Aberglaslyn Pass	Mod/mt 7.5mls	Eric 07563 670476
Wed 8^th July	St Asaph	Easy 5 mls	Marie 07986046396
Wed 8^th July	Ogwen to Aber	Strenuous 14mls	Sue 07885821881
Sat 11^th July	Stokyn and coast	Easy 6 mls	Flo 07813864959
Wed 15^th July	Moel Llyfnant Arenig Fawr	Strenuous 9mls	George 07308 613331
Sat 18^th July	Coed y Felin - Moel y Gaer.	Mod 6.5mls	Maureen 07763926625
Wed 22^nd July	The Meres	Mod 8mls	John HJ 07746717792
Sun 26^th July	Llanefydd/Bont Newydd	Mod 6mls	Stuart 07486368574
Wed 29^th July	Pontblyddyn/Padeswood	Easy 4.5mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Thurs 30^th July	Evening - Caergwrle	Easy 4.5 mls	Marie 07986 046396

Walk Gradings

Easy – Less than 6m/8km, with no more than 1000ft /300m of ascent

Moderate – 6-10m/9 to 16km with a total ascent of no more than 2000ft/600m. Depending on severity, may be labelled Moderate Mountain

Strenuous – All walks over 10m/16km Walks over 2000ft/600m are also grades Strenuous.

Further information on the club and our walks programme, including a full description of each of the above walks, can be obtained from our website www.holywellramblers.org.uk Meeting points for car share are (1) the car park adjacent to Holywell Community Hospital (2) Northop Village car park (3) Junction 29 on A55.

If not already stated, please check with walk leader, as to whether dogs are permitted. In the event that they are dogs should be kept on a short lead at all times and their dog mess picked up wherever it is.

Day & Date	Walk title	Grade & Distance	Leader & Tel No.	Car Share Location & Time
Sun 2nd Aug	Moel Hebog	Strenuous 8mls	Sue 07885821881
Wed 5th Aug	Alyn waters	Mod 6mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Sun 9^th Aug	Groes	Mod 9.5mls	Janet 07423829682
Thurs 13^th Aug	Northop- Halkyn - Flint.	Mod 7.5mls	Maureen 07763926625
Sat15th Aug	Llansannan	Mod 7.5mls	Stuart 07486368574
Tues 18^th Aug	Evening walk	Easy 3.5mls	Ron 07967 513 268
Thurs 20^th Aug	Walk Mill	Mod 6mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Sun 23^rd Aug	Bodfari	Mod 8mls	Peter 07845196726
Wed 26th Aug	Ponderosa &escarpment	Mod/mt 7.5mls	Phil 07914820286
Sun 30^th Aug	Moel Elio	Strenuous 7mls	Sue 07885821881
Thurs 3rd Sept	Moor and Pen y Ball	Easy 5.5 mls	Ron 07967 513 268
Sun 6^th Sept	Sandstone Trail	Mod 6mls	Maureen 07763926625
Wed 9^th Sept	Llangollen/Trevor	Easy 4.5mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Sat 12^th Sept	Llanfair T.H./Moel Unben	Mod 6mls	Stuart 07486368574
Thurs17th Sept	Llandudno	Mod 6mls	Phil/Marie 07914820286 07986046396
Sun 20^th Sept	Whitegate Way	Easy 5mls	Maureen 07763926625 nnnnnnnnnnnjiu
Wed 23^rd Sept	Aber Falls	Easy 5mls Moderate 6mls	June 074798 223246 George 07478 223246
Sat 26^th Sept	Treuddyn	Mod 6.5 mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Thurs 1^st Oct	Heswell and Thurstaton	Easy/mod 7 mls	Ron 07967 513 268

Walk Gradings

Easy – Less than 6m/8km, with no more than 1000ft /300m of ascent

Moderate – 6-10m/9 to 16km with a total ascent of no more than 2000ft/600m. Depending on severity, may be labelled Moderate Mountain

Strenuous – All walks over 10m/16km Walks over 2000ft/600m are also grades Strenuous.

Wed 3^rd June	Thurstaston common circular/pub lunch walk.	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
This walk starts from the car park near Thurstaston hill following woodland footpaths and on to Caldy woods following roadways and passing through some residential areas with large attractive and interesting private residential properties. This walk follows well-trodden paths. After the walk there is an optional lunch at the Cottage Loaf Gastro pub. Please message the leader no later than two days before the walk so that tables can be reserved at the Cottage Loaf. NOTE:-The car park is not signposted. It is off the A540 a short distance on the right after passing the Cottage loaf pub. The “What three words “ or Grid reference will take you to the correct location.
Grade: Easy/moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 246 84575 ///detriment/light/pigtails
Length: 5 miles		Ascent: 300 ft
Leader Jean Lowe		Meet Point: Car park-off A540
Tel No: 07859 827699		Meet Time 9:50am

Sun 7^th June	Plymouth Copse Anniversary Walk	Walk Start Time: 11:00am
Starting from Victoria Square at the top of the High St this walk is a recreation of the Club’s first programmed walk in June 1956. The exact route taken by the Club that day is not known. This walk will go via the Holway and Pen-y-ball Trig Point to Pantasaph. From here we follow the road a short way to the former Racecourse and on to Plymouth Copse. The return is along another section of the Racecourse to the Monument at the top of Pen-y-ball. After visiting this local viewpoint we pass the seat in memory of our founder Fred Long for refreshments at the Pet Cemetery. The walk will finish by taking the footpath over Penybryn to the start. Note the walk can be joined at Pantasaph at approx. 12:00. If you are unable to join the walk you can still join the Group at the Pet Cemetery at approx 15:30. PLEASE LET JANET KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING. 07423829682. WE NEED NUMBERS BY MON JUNE 1^ST TO TELL STAFFF AT PET CEMETERY
Grade: Easy/Moderate		Grid Ref SJ 187 757
Length: 9 miles		Ascent: 900 ft
Leaders: Stuart and Ron		Meet Point Holywell Victoria Square
Tel Nos: 07486 368 57 or 07967 513 268		Meet Time: 10:50am

Wed 10^th June	Corwen	Walk Start Time: 10:15am
Corwen/Caer Drewyn/Pen-y-Pigyn Following an established footpath, we leave the town to make a steady ascent of Caer Drewyn (300ft). There is a ramble through fields/a walk along the riverside and then following the pathway along an old railway line, we stop at Llangar Old Church. The last part of the walk involves the steep ascent of some stone steps, a short walk through a wooded area, then on along a forestry track to our second viewpoint. From there we make a steep descent back into Corwen town and return to our starting point.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ081435 ///lashed/thickens/quieter
Length: 6.5 miles		Ascent: 1066 ft
Leader: Jo		Meet Point: Free Car Park in Corwen which sits at the end of a Pay & Display, near a railway line. Enter Corwen via a bridge across the river, and make your way to the high street, ignoring ALL car park signs. Turn left onto the high street. After 20 yards turn immediately left after a ‘Nisa Local’ (opp ‘Canolfan ni) then immediately right. This brings you to a car park. Drive straight down to the end where you see an opening with a wooden post. Drive through opening, the road turns left and brings you out into the free car park, which is our meeting point.
Tel No: 07765 553211		Meet Time: 10:00am

Sun 14^th June	Cadair Bronwen	Walk Start time: 10:00am
The walk starts and ends in the village of Llandrillo. We meet at the open car park on the right, just before the narrow bridge, in the centre of the village. There is a small parking fee and toilet facilities. The route is a long, and in the main, steady ascent. Initially through farmland and then open moor to the summit of Cadair Bronwen, at 780 m, (2,535 ft) the second highest hill in the Berwyns. Hopefully fine 360 degree views await us. The walk off is easy and includes a visit to an ancient stone circle. Although not technically difficult this is a stretching walk in a quiet part of the proposed Glyndwr National Park. Dogs are welcome.
Grade: Strenuous		Grid Ref: SJ07234 36830
Length: 10.5 miles		Ascent: 2420 ft
Leader: George		Meet Point: Northop
Tel No: 07308 613331		Meet Time: 8:45am

Wed 17^th June	Hope to Hawarden linear and lunch	Walk Start Time: 9:50am to catch the 10:06 train
This is a linear walk. Park at Hawarden Railway Station where we will catch the 10:06am train to Hope to start the walk.(Your Transport for Wales bus pass can be used for this journey). The footpath follows the River Alyn initially and then continues along back lanes, tracks and field paths back to Hawarden. There will be the usual coffee break on the route and an optional lunch can be had at Daleside garden centre restaurant-(no preorder necessary) but I will need to know how many members are having food so I can reserve tables.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 31155 65866 ///shorthand/grades/helpful CH7 3DH
Length: 6.5 miles		Ascent: 360 ft
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Hawarden Railway Station car park.
Tel No: 07746 727792		Meet Time: 9:50am to catch the 10:06 train.

Fri 19^th June	Anne’s Walk No 2	Walk Start Time: 19:00
Starting from the Church this slightly extended version of Anne’s Walk No2 takes us first to Maesmynan, then return via The Blorant.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ1271 7232
Length: 4 miles		Ascent: 500 ft
Leader: Ron		Meet Point: Caerwys Church
Tel No: 07967 513268		Meet Time: 18:50

Sun 21^st June	Llanefydd and Bryn Rhyd Yr Arian	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Taken from Ron’s book we follow the Pilgrim’s Way to Bryn Yr Ariad, then we head north along Afon Aled, and skirt the lower slopes of Mynydd Yr Girt to return to Llanefydd.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SH 981706
Length: 7 miles		Ascent: 1027 ft
Leader: Janet Eckersall		Meet Point: Village CP Llanefydd
Tel No: 07423829682		Meet Time: 9:50am

Wed 24^th June	Moel Siabod from Capel Curig	Walk Start Time: 9:45am
The walk starts from across the road from the Car Park to the rear of Joe Brown’s, Capel Curig and is a clockwise circular that takes the walker through forest, fields, alongside the Afon Llugwy before the ascent towards disused quarry workings. Once we attain the bottom of the mountain we will be leaving well-trodden track, but rather take a long, but steady ascent to reach the summit of Moel Siabod (we won’t be ascending Daear Ddu on this occasion). From the summit we’ll descend down toward Plas y Brenin and then back through the forestry to return to the car park. Dogs on leads welcome on this walk, but please note that there are several stiles. The walk can be expected to take approx. 5 hours
Grade: Strenuous		Grid Ref: SH 780 582 Postcode: LL24 0EN ///galloped/reckon/shelters
Length: 14.63km/9 miles		Ascent: 917 m/3000 ft Descent: 899 m/2949 ft
Leader: Sue Hibbert		Meet Point: Car Park behind Joe Brown’s, Capel Curig
Tel No: 07885 821881		Meet Time: 09:30am

Thurs 25^th June	Evening walk up Moel Famau	Walk Start Time: 8:00pm
Another celebratory anniversary walk up Moel Famau – hopefully to see the sunset. The ascent is steady and on good paths. To be done at a leisurely pace.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ161 605
Length: 3.2miles		Ascent: 700 ft
Leader: Janet		Meet Point: Car Park at Bwlch Penbarras (fee to pay)
Tel No: 07423 829682		Meet Time: 7:50pm

Sat 27^th June	Caerwys Ysceifiog Lake Circular	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Starting from the church we will head south and soon pick up a track which takes us downhill to the Mold Denbigh road. We head east towards Ysceifiog then walk around the lake and uphill through Truly continuing in a northerly direction to Plymouth Copse and back around Coed y Frith and south back to Caerwys.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 127 729
Length: 7.5miles/12km		Ascent: 790 ft/240 m
Leader: Toni		Meet Point: St. Michael’s Church, Caerwys
Tel No: 077670323649		Meet Time: 09:50am

Wed 1^st July	Aberglaslyn Pass	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
A superb and varied circular showcasing the very best of the Aberglaslyn Pass. The outward leg follows the dramatic Fisherman’s Path beside the Afon Glaslyn, before climbing through tranquil woodland to Nantmor. From here the route rises through Cwm Bychan, passing atmospheric remains of old mining and quarry workings, with rusting industrial machinery still lying where it was abandoned. A steady descent leads to the shores of Llyn Gwynant, before returning through the meadows and riverside paths of Beddgelert to complete the loop.
Grade: Moderate Mountain		Grid Ref: SH 586 481 Postcode: LL55 4YE ///puzzle/tribe/slope
Length: 7.5 miles / 12 km		Ascent: 420m /1375 ft
Leader: Eric Hibbert		Meet Point: Pay & Display Car Park behind The Goat
Tel No: 07563 670476		Meet Time: 9:45am

Wed 8^th July	St Asaph and River Elwy	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Start northwards direction in the area between river and dismantled railway to Pentre Uchaf. Over a footbridge then riverside path towards town going under A55 and past The Roe. A more southerly footpath to Dolgoed and returning to the start on paths along the rear of the hospice and school.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ 040 743
Length: 5 miles		Ascent: Negligible
Leader: Marie Edwards		Meet Point: Cathedral car Park (payable)
Tel No: 07986046396		Meet Time: 9:50am

Wed 8^th July	Llyn Ogwen to Abergwyngregyn	Walk Start Time: 10:45am
A linear walk starting at Llyn Ogwen, ascending the Carneddau Range and descending into Abergwyngregyn. We will be parking in Abergwyngregyn just off the A55 and making use of Public Service Buses to reach the walk start point. This is a classic mountain traverse across the Carneddau range – a strenuous high-level walk with the potential for fantastic views. This walk starts with an ascent of Pen yr Ole Wen from Glan Dena alongside Ffynnon Lloer before continuing on Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llywelyn, Foel Grach, Carnedd Gwenllian, Foel Grach, Foel Fras, Drum and Yr Orsedd before dropping back down to Abergwyngregyn to the bus stop where we’ll catch the Public Bus 5 (leaving every 30 minutes) back to Llandygai and the cars. Expect a route with steep climbs, rocky terrain and potentially some light scrambling and 8 hours walking.
Grade: Strenuous		Grid Ref: SH 653 723; Postcode: LL33 0LD; ///clip/apples/leap
Length: 14 miles/22.5 km		Ascent: 3642 ft/1110 m
Leader: Sue Hibbert		Meet Point: Bus 1: Abergwyngregyn Bus Stop – 5D leaves at 9:47, arrives Bangor Stand B 10:00 Bus 2: Bangor Stand B - T10 leaves at 10:10 arrives at Pont Pen-y-Benglog 10:36
Tel No: 07885821881		Meet Time: 09:30

Sat 11^th July	Stokyn and coastal path	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
A pleasant walk with good views across the estuary and then onto coast path.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref:
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: N/A
Leader: Flo		Meet Point: Greenfield Valley CP
Tel No: 07813 864959		Meet Time: 9:50am

Wed 15^th July	Moel Llyfnant & Arenig Fawr	Walk Start Time:10:00am
The walk starts on the lane south of the A4212 west of Bala. The nearest Post Code is LL23 7PB. There is a pull-in on the left by the old railway line. The route is an easy walk-in along a wide track and through woodland. We then begin a steady ascent, over open moor, to the top of Moel Llyfnant. From here we cross over the head of the valley to climb the flank of Craig y Bychau. We then walk along the ridge to the summit of Arenig Fawr. There is then a steep decent to rejoin our outward route back to the cars. Active dogs are welcome.
Grade: Strenuous		Grid Ref: SH 82897 39230
Length: 9 miles		Ascent: 2800 ft
Leader: George		Meet Point: Northop
Tel No: 07308 613331		Meet Time: 8:30am

Sat 18^th July	Coed Y Felin & Moel Y Gaer	Walk Start Time: 10:15am
Description: Starting from the parking area we walk through Coed Y Felin and Coed Trellyniau and on to Moel Y Crio. We then proceed to Moel Y Gaer and return to the start along country lanes.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 196678
Length: 6.4 miles		Ascent: 400 ft
Leader: Maureen		Meet Point: At start
Tel No: 07763 926625		Meet Time: 10:00 am

Wed 22^nd July	The Meres	Walk Start Time: 10:am
Description This is another opportunity to go on this stile free walk in the scenic Shropshire lake district. .The walk starts from Colemere car park. The route takes us past three Meres on routes along canal paths, fields, tracks and a canal tunnel. The lunch break will be by the Mere at Ellesmere where there are seats and a toilet. Dogs should be kept on a short lead at all times and all dog mess should be picked up.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 4346 3286 ///cavalier.urgent.petulant
Length: 8 miles		Ascent: 300 ft
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Colemere Country Park car park.
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet Time: 9:50am

Sat 25^th July: Anniversary meal at Stamford Gate Hotel, Holywell 7:30pm
This will be a buffet (approx £22 pp). I will need numbers by 1^st July

Sun 26^th July	Llanefydd/Bont Newydd	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Description: A circular walk starting from Llanefydd village towards Bont Newydd, return is along North Wales Pilgrims Way
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SH 982 706 ///wonderful/gangs/broached
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 950ft
Leader: Stuart		Meet Point: Llanefydd village car park adjacent to the church
Tel No: 07486 368574		Meet Time: 09:50am

Wed 29^th July	Pontblyddyn/Padeswood circular and pub meal	Walk Start Time: 10:15am
Description:-This walk starts from the car park of the Bridge Inn at Pontblyddyn. The route follows the A541 footpath to near the old Druids Inn and then down to the bridge over the River Alyn and into Coppa wood. The route then skirts Padeswood Golf course and then onto a section of Wat's Dyke way footpath to Rhyd-y Defaid . The final section is through Hartsheath Estate and back to the Bridge Inn for an optional lunch. I will circulate the menu via WhatsApp nearer the time of the walk so members can message me with their meal choices.
Grade: Easy/Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 27691 60547 ///clean/unwanted/perch CH7 4HN
Length: 4.5 miles		Ascent: 320 ft
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Car park ,Bridge Inn
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet Time: 10:15am

Thurs 30^th July	Summer evening walk Caergwrle Area	Walk Start Time: 5:15pm
Description: River Alyn footpaths then crossing over to other side of river to Hope. Followed by a circular path around wooded Caer Estyn. Then crossing river back to Caergwrle using the Packhorse Bridge. Weather permitting an optional climb up to the castle and a summer evening “picnic”. Plus maybe an observational challenge ?
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ 305 575 ///drivers/spells/jubilant
Length: 4.5miles		Ascent: 250 ft plus 200 ft to castle
Leader Marie Edwards		Meet Point: Caergwrle High St free car park
Tel No: 07986 046396		Meet Time: 5:05pm

Sun 2^nd Aug	Moel Hebog, Moel yr Ogof & Moel Lefn	Walk Start Time: 9:45am
Description: This is one of Eryri’s finest rugged horseshoe routes — steep, rocky, dramatic, and wonderfully quiet once you leave Moel Hebog’s summit. Starting from the carpark (Pay and Display parking) behind The Goat Hotel, Beddgelert. This walk offers 3 summits to ascend. Starting at a very low altitude this walk offers great climbing, fantastic views and has a mysterious charm. However it involves some serious mountain terrain to reach the heady heights of Summit 1 - Moel Hebog (782 m) with a little light scrambling required to reach the top. The next leg of the walk heads north following the wall steeply down into Bwlch Meillionen and towards the foot of Moel yr Ogof before a short but steep climb to Summit 2 - Moel yr Ogof (655 m). This peak has strong connections with Owain Glyndwr who is reported as using a cave here as a hiding place. Summit 3 - Moel Lefn (638 m) is reached by continuing north, descending to a cwm and then ascending once more onto the summit of Moel Lefn. Expect steep climbs, hands‑on rock, and big views over the Nantlle Ridge, Eryri, and the Glaslyn valley. Once all 3 summits have been traversed we will drop down into Beddgelert Forest via the Princess Quarry to make our way back to the village. It should be noted that once the Forest is entered, the going underfoot is initially extremely rough, with some boggy areas before we reach good tracks. Walk can be expected to take approx. 6 hours. Dogs welcome. There are a couple of awkward stiles with no alternatives
Grade: Strenuous		Grid Ref: SH 586 481 Postcode: LL55 4YE ///puzzle/tribe/slope
Length: 8.0 miles/12.9 km		Ascent: 3300 ft/1000 m
Leader: Sue Hibbert		Meet Point: Public car park (pay and display) to the rear of the Royal Goat Hotel.
Tel No: 07885 821881		Meet Time: 09:30am

Wed 5^th August	Alyn waters circular	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Description: This walk starts from the car park by Caffi Cyfle-car park (charge £1 for the day). The walk will follow paths through the country park, over fields, back roads and alongside the river Alyn-crossing two bridges and through an attractive small hidden valley.
Grade: Easy/Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 31957 54696 ///ejects/dolly/transmit Car park is off the A541.
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 400 ft
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Car park -Alyn Waters (Gwersyllt side)
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet Time: 9:50am for 10am start.

Sun 9^th Aug	Groes – Nantglyn – Foel Gasyth	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Description: This walk follows lanes and footpaths going to Rhydgaled, Waen, Nantglyn (visiting the famous pulpit tree) and then the highest point of Foel Gasyth with 160 degree views
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 007 647
Length: 9.5 miles		Ascent: 1843 ft
Leader: Janet		Meet Point: Groes – parking on forecourt of old garage, or on road.
Tel No: 07423 829682		Meet Time: 9:50am

Thurs 13^th Aug	Northop _ Halkyn _ Flint	Walk Start Time: 10:15am
Description: Starting from the Car park in Northop we walk through The Green towards Halkyn along country lanes. Return is via woodland footpaths and lanes to Flint. Return to start by bus (Details provided on the day)
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: N/A
Length: 7.5 miles		Ascent: 450 ft
Leader: Maureen		Meet Point: Northop Car Park
Tel No: 07763 926625		Meet Time: 10:00am

Sat 15^th Aug	Llansannan circular	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Description: A circular walk along The North Wales Pilgrims Way starting at Llansannan village car park. Return is via Nant Melai/Rhydeidion.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SH 933 658 ///printout/alive/unwound
Length: 7.5 miles		Ascent: 1250 ft
Leader Stuart		Meet Point: Llansannan village car Pk
Tel No: 07486 368574		Meet Time: 09:50

Tues 18^th Aug	Ysceifiog Evening Walk	Walk Start Time: 18:40
Description: The walk starts from the village centre and takes us along paths and bridleways to Lixwm and back. Park considerately in and around the village. Car sharing advised. Dogs are welcome.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ 1919 7154 ///suits/prominent/next
Length: 3.5 miles		Ascent: negligible
Leader: Ron		Meet Point: Ysceifiog
Tel No: 07967 513 268		Meet Time: 18 30

Thurs 20^th August	Walk Mill circular/Waverton	Walk Start Time: 10:15am. (meet 10:00 am)
Description: This is an easy walk along paths in Cheshire farmland and quiet back lanes with only 150 ft of ascent in the entire 6 miles of the walk. On completion of the walk we can visit the Millers Kitchen to relax with tea/coffee and cakes made with the flour produced at the Mill. Packets of flour are also available for purchase in the cafe.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ 48315 64247 ///straying/wonderful/meatballs. CH7 7BF
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 150 ft
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Walk Mill car park
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet Time: 10am for 10:15am. start.

Sun 23^rd Aug	Bodfari	Walk Start Time:10.00am
Description: A lovely walk of meadows, woods and quiet lanes. We join the Offa’s dyke path as far as St Beuno’s college, and then return via a different route. Fine views throughout. We start and finish at the Dinorben Arms, where we shall take refreshments at the end of our walk. Agile dogs very welcome, a couple of tricky stiles.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 09267009
Length: 8 miles		Ascent: 1700 ft
Leader: Peter Stevenson		Meet Point: car park Dinorben Arms
Tel No: 07845196726		Meet Time: 9:50am

Wed 26th Aug	Ponderosa and escarpment	Start time:10:00am
Starting on an uphill footpath from the rear of the “old Ponderosa” and after 2.5 km turning off to a remote cottage Fron-lwyd. A downhill track to the lane which then takes us towards Worlds End. Along the Offa’s Dyke path escarpment to Plas yr Eglwys. Then a climb uphill to meet the path back to the start.
Grade: Moderate Mountain		Grid Ref: SJ 193 482 ///severe/vibes/fakes
Length: 7.5 miles		Ascent: 1400 ft
Leader: Phil Edwards		Meet Point: Ponderosa north of Llangollen and Horseshoe Pass – w3w severe.vibes.fakes
Tel No: 07914 820286		Meet Time: 09:50am

Sun 30^th Aug	Moel Eilio	Walk Start Time: 9:45am
Description: A classic Snowdonia ridge walk with outstanding views of Yr Wyddfa, the Glyderau, and Ynys Mon. The route climbs steadily from Llanberis to the broad summit of Moel Eilio, then follows a superb grassy ridge over Foel Gron and Foel Goch, before descending through Telegraph Valley back to the village. It’s a rewarding mountain walk with big views throughout with good tracks, grassy ridges and some steep descent sections. Walk is expected to take approx 5 hours.
Grade: Strenuous		Grid Ref: SH 582 601. Postcode: LL55 4TA ///galloped/handrail/shelters
Length: 7.0miles/11.3km		Ascent: 2800 ft/850 m
Leader: Sue Hibbert		Meet Point: Pay & Display Car Park beside the old Electric Mountain Visitor Centre, Llanberis
Tel No: 07885821881		Meet Time: 09:30

Thurs 3^rd Sept	Moor and Pen-y-ball	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Starting from the Greenfield Valley Visitor Centre, the walk takes us across the Moor to Carmel. The return is via Pen-y-ball Trig Point. Lunch is available at the newly refurbished café at the valley. Details via the Whatsapp Group. Dogs welcome but please note there about 8 stiles on this walk W3w chuck.trusts.joins
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref SJ 1949 77405
Length: 5.5miles		Ascent: 800 ft
Leader: Ron		Meet Point Greenfield Valley
Tel No: 07967 513268		Meet Time: 09:50am

Sun 6^th Sep	Primrosehill Wood	Walk Start Time: 10:15am
Description: Woodland walk covering part of the Sandstone Trail. A circular trail takes us through Primrosehill Wood and return is through Nettleford Woods.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 540686
Length: 6 miles		Ascent:
Leader: Maureen		Meet Point: Gwesty’s Waste CP (Near Kelsall A54)
Tel No: 07763 926625		Meet Time: 10am

Wed 9^th Sept	Llangollen-Trevor linear	Walk Start Time: 10:15am
Description: We meet at the Chapel tearoom car park for 10:15a.m. and walk 5 minutes up to the main road to catch the No5 bus at 10:28am to Parade Street in Llangollen. From there we make our way to the canal path and walk back to Trevor for optional lunch at the Chapel tearoom in Trevor at 1:15pm. There are beautiful views of the Vale of Llangollen on this walk. I will circulate the tearoom menu on WhatsApp some days before the walk so members can pre book their meal choices.
Grade:Easy		Grid Ref: Postcode LL20 7TP ///once/huddled/masterful
Length: 4.5miles		Ascent: 190 ft
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Car park -Chapel tearoom Trevor
Tel No 07746 717792		Meet Time: 10:15am in order to catch the 10:28am bus to Llangollen

Sat 12^th Sept	Llanfair T.H./Moel Unben	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Description From village car park at Llanfair T.H. A steady climb to the summit of Moel Unben. Return is via Nant Uchaf then Nant Isaf
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SH 927 702 ///adventure/fussy/hoping
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 1250 ft
Leader: Stuart		Meet Point: Village car park at Llanfair T.H.
Tel No: 07486 368574		Meet Time: 09:50am

Thurs 17^th Sept	Great Orme Circular	Walk Start: 10:00am
Description: Due to a few requests this walk is being repeated but in opposite direction. After 1 km on the one way coast lane we pick up a longish slow uphill path gaining most of today’s height. Easier path on towards the Ormes head. Skirting the enclosed designated country park area we get to St Tudno’s cemetry. Footpath to Happy Valley and on to 360 degree viewpoint at the 19^th Century Camera Obscura. From the tram station a well-defined path above the town takes us back to the West Shore.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SH 773 819 ///renewals/figs/listening
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 800 ft
Leaders: Marie and Phil Edwards		Meet Point: West Shore Llandudno near bus terminus
Tel No: 07914820286; 07986046396		Meet Time: 9:50am

Sun 20^th Sept	Whitegate Way	Walk Start Time: 10:15am
Description: Flat walk through countryside covering some of the old railway line from Winsford to Cuddington. Return to the start where we can visit the Old Station Cafe.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ615679
Length: 5.5 miles		Ascent: N/A
Leader: Maureen		Meet Point: Whitegate Way CP
Tel No: 07763 926625		Meet Time: 10:00am

Wed. 23^rd Sept	Aber Falls x 2	Walk Start Time: 10:30am
Both these walks start at the free car park which is on the left, just past the bus stop, as you enter the village of Abergwyngregyn. Walk A will take us up through the village. Exiting the top of the village it is a pleasant walk alongside the bubbling Afon Rhaeadr fawr. Leaving the tarmac at a narrow stone bridge we walk up, gently climbing, through the National Nature Reserve on a wide shale surfaced path. The vista unfolds as we approach the Falls themselves, one of the most spectacular natural wonders of Wales. Our return is to retrace our steps with lovely views down the valley to the distant sea. Walk B takes us out of the village on a narrow road to the hamlet of Henffordd. Here we start to climb on tracks, up the side of the hill, to pick up the Pilgrims Way. We follow the Way along the flank of Caer Mynydd with the sea at our backs and the Falls on the horizon at the head of the valley. Attractive woodland (unfortunately too late in the year to hear the cuckoo) and the river away to our left. We will meet Walk A at the Falls and return together to the village.
Grade: Easy/Moderate		Grid Ref: SH 6560 7285
Length: Walk A: 5 miles. Walk B: 6 miles		Ascent: Walk A-620 ft; Walk B-920 ft
Leader(s): June (A) & George (B).		Meet Point: Northop
Tel No(s): 07478 223246(J)/07308 613331(G)		Meet Time: 9:30am

Sat 26^th Sept	Treuddyn /Rhydtalog circular	Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Description: This walk starts from the large layby in Ffordd Yr Odyn. The walk will be along field footpaths, bridleways quiet back lanes in an upland area but only has 535 ft of ascent. There are beautiful 360 degree views on many parts of this walk. On completion of the walk I recommend we visit the best biker cafe in Wales-The Old Stores Motorbikecafe at Pontblyddyn for beverages and cake.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 24246 57392 ///fame/downhill/sedative
Length: 6.5miles		Ascent: 535 ft
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Layby at Ffordd Yr Odyn
Tel No 07746 717792		Meet Time: 9:50am

Thurs 1^st Oct	Heswall and Thurstaton	Walk Start Time: 09:50
Starting from the Heswall Beach Car Park the walk takes us via The Dales to Thurstaton Village. The return is via the Coast Path and Wirral Way. Dogs welcome. Car Share Holywell 09 00 and Northop 09 10
Grade: Easy/Moderate		Grid Ref SJ 2624 8049 ///stocks/soil/nurse
Length: 7 miles		Ascent: 600 ft
Leader: Ron		Meet Point: Ysceifiog
Tel No: 07967 513 268		Meet Time: 10:00am