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.
|
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 9th Aug |
Groes |
Mod
9.5mls |
Janet
07423829682 |
|
|
Thurs 13th Aug |
Northop- Halkyn - Flint. |
Mod 7.5mls |
Maureen
07763926625 |
|
|
Sat15th Aug |
Llansannan |
Mod
7.5mls |
Stuart
07486368574 |
|
|
Tues 18th Aug |
Evening walk |
Easy
3.5mls |
Ron
07967 513 268 |
|
|
Thurs 20th Aug |
Walk Mill |
Mod 6mls |
John HJ
07746 717792 |
|
|
Sun 23rd Aug |
Bodfari |
Mod
8mls |
Peter
07845196726 |
|
|
Wed 26th Aug |
Ponderosa
&escarpment |
Mod/mt
7.5mls |
Phil
07914820286 |
|
|
Sun 30th Aug |
Moel Elio |
Strenuous 7mls |
Sue
07885821881 |
|
|
Thurs 3rd Sept |
Moor and Pen y Ball |
Easy 5.5 mls |
Ron
07967 513 268 |
|
|
Sun 6th Sept |
Sandstone Trail |
Mod 6mls |
Maureen
07763926625 |
|
|
Wed 9th Sept |
Llangollen/Trevor |
Easy 4.5mls |
John HJ
07746 717792 |
|
|
Sat 12th Sept |
Llanfair T.H./Moel Unben |
Mod
6mls |
Stuart
07486368574 |
|
|
Thurs17th Sept |
Llandudno |
Mod
6mls |
Phil/Marie
07914820286
07986046396
|
|
|
Sun 20th Sept |
Whitegate Way |
Easy
5mls |
Maureen
07763926625
nnnnnnnnnnnjiu |
|
|
Wed 23rd Sept |
Aber Falls |
Easy
5mls
Moderate 6mls |
June
074798 223246
George
07478 223246 |
|
|
Sat 26th Sept |
Treuddyn |
Mod 6.5 mls |
John HJ 07746
717792 |
|
|
Thurs 1st Oct |
Heswell and Thurstaton |
Easy/mod 7 mls |
Ron
07967 513 268 |
|
|
Thurs 3rd 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 6th 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 9th 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. |
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|
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 12th 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 |
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|
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 17th 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 19th
Century Camera Obscura. From the tram station a well-defined path above
the town takes us back to the West Shore. |
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|
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 20th 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. |
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|
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. 23rd 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. |
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|
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 26th 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. |
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|
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 |
|
Holywell Ramblers Club – Programme Summary
October 2026 – January 2027
|
Day & Date |
Walk title |
Grade & Distance |
Leader & Tel No. |
Car Share Location & Time |
|
Thurs 1st Oct |
Bodfari |
Mod 7mls |
Janet
07423829682 |
|
|
Sun 4th Oct |
Llanefydd/Mynydd y Gaer |
Mod
6 mls |
Stuart
07486368574 |
|
|
Wed 7th Oct |
Clwydian Hills |
Strenuous 7.5mls |
Peter
07845196726 |
|
|
Sat 10th Oct |
Prestatyn - Dyyserth |
Mod
7.5mls |
Miriam
07392512750 |
|
|
Thurs 15th Oct |
Denbigh-Henllan |
Mod
6mls |
Lynn W 07748
438665 |
|
|
Sun 18th Oct |
Chirk circular |
Mod
7.5mls |
Miriam
07392512750 |
|
|
Wed 21st Oct |
Brynford |
Mod
6.5mls |
Stuart
07486368574 |
|
|
Sat 24th Oct |
Alyn Waters |
Easy 6mls |
John HJ
07746 717792 |
|
|
Wed 28th Oct |
The Wirral |
Easy
5.5mls |
Jean Lowe 07859 827699 |
|
|
Sun 1st Nov |
Primrose Hill |
Mod
6 mls |
Maureen
07763926625 |
|
|
Wed 4th Nov |
Clywedog linear |
Mod
6.2mls |
John HJ
07746 717792 |
|
|
Sat 7th Nov |
Holt |
Mod
7mls |
Stuart
07486368574 |
|
|
Wed 11th Nov |
Llangollen Canal/Chirk |
Mod
7mls |
Jo
07765553211 |
|
|
Sun 15th Nov |
Sychdyn |
Easy/mod 6mls |
Anne
07793 739821 |
|
|
Wed 18th Nov |
Delemere Forest |
Easy
6mls |
George
07308 613331 |
|
|
Sat 21st Nov |
Gresford Circular |
Easy/mod 6mls |
John HJ
07746 717792 |
|
|
Wed 25th Nov |
Dudleston circular |
Easy
5.2mls |
John HJ
07746 717792 |
|
|
Sat 28th Nov |
Llangollen |
Mod 8mls |
Phil Edwards
07914820286 |
|
|
Day & Date |
Walk title |
Grade & Distance |
Leader & Tel No. |
Car Share Location & Time |
|
Thurs 3rdDec |
Holywell to Aberkhan |
Easy 5.5mls |
Ron
0796751326 |
|
|
Sat 5th Dec |
Little Orme/Angel Bay |
Easy 5mls |
Marie/Phil
07986046396
07914820286 |
|
|
Thurs 10th Dec |
Tal Y Fan |
Mod Mt 7
mls |
Janet
07423829682 |
|
|
Sat 12th Dec |
Pontblyddyn/Hope Mt |
Mod 7mls |
John HJ
07746 717792 |
|
|
Wed 16th Dec |
Penyfordd |
Mod
8mls |
Jo
07765553211 |
|
|
Wed 30th Dec |
Bodfari |
Mod
8mls |
Stuart
07486368574 |
|
|
Sun 3rd Jan |
Pwll-Glas |
Mod
6 mls |
Janet
07423829682 |
|
|
Wed 6th Jan |
Gresford/Rossett |
Easy
5.5mls |
John HJ
07746 717792 |
|
|
Sat 9th Jan |
Gronant |
Easy
5.5mls |
Lynn W
07748 438665 |
|
|
Wed 13th Jan |
Port Sunlight |
Easy
5 mls |
Jean Lowe 07859 827699 |
|
|
Sat 16th Jan |
Llandyrnog |
Easy
6 mls |
Eric
07563670476 |
|
|
Wed 20th Jan |
Gobowen |
Easy
5.2mls |
John HJ
07746 717792 |
|
|
Sat 23rd Jan |
St Asaph - Rhyl |
Easy
6 mls |
Marie
07986046396 |
|
|
Thurs 28th Jan |
Overton |
Mod
7mls |
Stuart
07486368574 |
|
Holywell Rambling
Club walks programme
Oct – Nov 2026
|
Thurs 1st Oct |
Bodfari |
Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
|
This
walk replaces Ron’s walk listed on the last walks programme .
Starting from the
Dinorban Arms we cross the A541 and walk south to cross again by Pentre
Uchaf. We then pick up the Offa’s Dyke Path by Glyn Uchaf, going to the
highest point of Cefn Du (268m/879ft) There is a slight detour towards
Tremeirchion and then we return to the ODP and back to the start for
refreshments.
|
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|
Grade: Moderate |
Grid Ref: SJ 092 700
|
|
|
Length: 7 mls |
Ascent: 1390 ft |
|
|
Leader: Janet |
Meet Point: Car park Dinorben Arms,
Bodfari |
|
|
Tel No: 07423829682 |
Meet Time: 09.50am |
|
|
Sun 4th Oct |
Llanefydd/ Mynydd y Gaer |
Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
|
Description : A
circular walk starting at Llanefydd village to Mynydd y Gaer and Afon
Elwy beyond |
||
|
Grade: Moderate |
Grid Ref: SH 982 706
W3W wonderful.gangs.broached |
|
|
Length: 6 miles |
Ascent: 1250 ft. |
|
|
Leader: Stuart |
Meet Point: Llanefydd village car park
adjacent to the church |
|
|
Tel No: 07486368574 |
Meet Time: 09.50am |
|
|
Wed 7thOct |
Clwydian
Hills
|
Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
|
Description:
A lovely walk with far reaching views,
first over Bryn Alyn and then the Vale of Clwyd and distant mountains.
Two significant climbs, not too steep. We will visit the flanks of Moel
Fenlli and the top of Moel y Gaer, before gaining the ridge leading to
Moel Famau and dropping back to the car. Dogs welcome on a lead. |
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|
Strenuous |
Grid Ref: SJ 173611 |
|
|
Length: 7.5 miles |
Ascent: 2700 feet |
|
|
Leader: Peter |
Meet Point: Lower car park on way to
Bwlch Penbarras. Grid ref SJ 173611 |
|
|
Meet Time: 9.50 |
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|
Sat 10th Oct |
Prestatyn-Craig Fawr-Dyserth |
Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
|
Description:
From Prestatyn railway station we head towards the disused
railway Prestatyn to Dyserth. The Shed is a good coffee/toilet stop.
From here we follow a wooded path towards steps leading to open ground.
(Care required on the steps). We follow the path to Craig Fawr (153
meters, 562ft) Great views of Prestatyn and the surrounding hills. NB
can be very windy on the top. We descend towards the car park and follow
quiet lanes and woods towards Dyserth. We descend steps towards the
waterfall and lunch stop. The Red is worth a visit to view the musical
memorabilia. We ascend the steps back towards the woods and eventually
making our way back via the walkway.
|
||
|
Grade: Moderate |
Grid Ref: SJ 065 830 (Post Code LL19 9BB)
|
|
|
Length: 7.5 miles 12.07 km |
Ascent: 724ft / 220.6 meters |
|
|
Leader:
Miriam |
Meet Point: Prestatyn Railway Stn |
|
|
Tel No: 07392512750 |
Meet Time: 09.50am |
|
|
Thurs 15th Oct |
Denbigh and Henllan |
Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
|
Description
Lynn W and Val W
will be leading us on a circular 6 mile walk along country roads &
footpaths, through woods and across fields from Denbigh to Henllan and
back. There are 5 stiles. Ascent is 443ft.
This walk has
beautiful views and interesting historical buildings.
There is a
village shop selling ice creams, coffee, sweets, sandwiches etc
Parking at the
large layby west of Denbigh on the A543.
Grid Ref. : SJ
041 659 What3words :
interview.tidal.idealist
Some sections of
the walk are uneven and could be muddy if it has rained so boots are
recommended. Also sunhats, extra water, insect repellent and suncream if
hot as there is a lot of open countryside.
Please bring
refreshments for yourselves as we will have a mid morning break about an
hour into the walk and then a picnic lunch stop at Henllan. After the
walk we could go to the nearby Morrison’s Café in Denbigh.
No Dogs Please |
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|
Grade: Moderate |
Grid Ref: SJ 041 659 |
|
|
Length: 6
miles |
Ascent: 443 ft |
|
|
Leader
Lynn Williams |
Meet Point: Layby on A543, west of
Denbigh |
|
|
Tel No
07748 438665 |
Meet Time:
9.45am |
|
|
Sun Oct 18th |
Chirk circular |
Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
|
Description:
From Chirk car park we head towards the Railway Station and enter
a small wood. Following a path through pasture we head towards Chirk
Castle car park, (coffee break). We pick up Offa’s Dyke Path and ascend
gradually (highest point 859 ft). Continuing on ODP and then diversion
to view the Alpacas. From here a quiet lane takes us to the newly opened
part of Pentre Woods. Following Afon Ceiriog, a lane and another small
wood we head towards the Aqueduct and back to Chirk.
|
||
|
Grade: Moderate |
Grid Ref: SJ 291 378 Post Code: LL14 5DH
|
|
|
Length: 7.5 mls |
Ascent: 1217ft |
|
|
Leader: Miriam |
Meet Point: |
|
|
Tel No: 07392512750 |
Meet Time: 09.50am |
|
|
Wed 21st Oct |
Brynford |
Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
|
Description: The
route is Calcot Hall, Waen Isaf, Pant Gwyn Bach, Plas Coch, Holywell
Common. |
||
|
Grade: Moderate |
Grid Ref: SJ17739 74484
w3w test.listen.scout |
|
|
Length: 6.5 miles |
Ascent: 700ft. |
|
|
Leader: Stuart |
Meet Point: Brynford cross roads |
|
|
Tel No: 07486368574 |
Meet Time: 09.50 |
|
|
Sat 24th October |
Alyn
Waters Circular |
Walk Start Time: 10.00 a.m. |
|
Description
This is another
opportunity to go on this walk. The walk starts from the car park by
Caffi Cyfle. Postcode LL11 4AG. .w.t.w.
tickets/decisions/ knocking.
This walk follows paths over fields, park paths, back lanes and
alongside the River Alyn. We will cross the river via bridges twice and
go through a lovely hidden valley before returning to Alyn Waters
country park Post walk refreshment may be obtained from Caffi Cyfle or
at the nearby Holllybush Inn
|
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|
Grade: Easy/moderate |
Grid Ref: SJ 31898 54630 |
|
|
Length: 6 miles |
Ascent: 260 feet |
|
|
Leader: John Huw Jones |
Meet Point: Car park -by cafe in Alyn
waters. Car park charge Ł1
for day. |
|
|
Tel No: 07746 717792 |
Meet Time: 9:50 a.m. for 10.00 a.m.
start. |
|
|
Wed 28th Oct |
Arrowe & Irby Woods |
Walk Start Time: 10.15am |
|
Starting from the
car park this walk takes us through the well trodden paths, fields &
plantations of Arrowe Park. Nicholson’s plantation is deemed a site of
biological interest. You may
spot the Mandarin Ducks at the pretty lake on route also.
We return to our start point via Harrock Wood & Irby fields & a
short road section. Post
walk dinner or snacks on offer from the Toby Carvery’s extensive menu.
|
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|
Grade: Easy |
Grid Ref: SJ.27518.85708
www impose.castle.chase |
|
|
Length: 5.25 Miles |
Ascent: 150ft |
|
|
Leader Jean Lowe |
Meet Point:
Toby Carvery Car Park Arrowe Park
Located off Junc 3 M53 |
|
|
Tel No 07859 827699 |
Meet Time: 10.00 am |
|
|
Sun 1st Nov |
Primrose Hill |
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 mls |
Ascent: |
|
|
Leader: Maureen |
Meet Point: Gwesty’s Waste CP (Near
Kelsall A54) |
|
|
Tel No: : 07763926625 |
Meet Time: 10.00am |
|
|
Wed 4th Nov |
Clwywedog trail -linear walk. |
Walk Start Time: 9:50 a.m. bus (T51)
from Wrexham bus station. (Stand 6)
|
|
Description This
walk starts from Minera and largely follows the course of the Clywedog
river downstream passing through Woodlands, over fields and along lanes.
After arriving in Erddig country park there will be a road walk back to
the car park in Wrexham. |
||
|
Grade: Moderate |
Grid Ref: SJ 33692 50550-car park
Bodhyfryd. Ł3 for the day. This car park is about a 5 minute walk from
the bus station.
|
|
|
Length: 6.25 miles |
Ascent: 330 feet |
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Leader: John Huw Jones |
Meet Point: Bus Station Wrexham in good
time to catch the 9:50 a.m. bus .
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Tel No: 07746 717792 |
Meet Time: 9:40 am at bus station (Stand
6) for T51 bus. |
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Sat 7th Nov |
Holt |
Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
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Description.
Initially following the course of the River Dee to its confluence with
the River Alyn then onto Ithels Bridge, Cooks Bridge, Moorside, Lodge
Farm and Common Wood. |
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Grade: Moderate |
Grid Ref: SJ41007 54058
w3w defending.circles.grudge |
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Length: 7 miles |
Ascent: 100 ft. |
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Leader: Stuart |
Meet Point: Green Str. Holt |
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Tel No: 07486368574 |
Meet Time: 09.50am |
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Wed 11th
Nov |
Llangollen Canal/ Chirk |
Walk Start Time: 10.00 am |
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Description
A circular route which begins along the Llangollen
Canal, passing the Aqueduct, and then progresses through Chirk Bank. We
pass through fields and country lanes, Ifton Meadow Nature Reserve and
back through St Martins. Unfortunately, one of the major footpaths on
route has temporarily been blocked. We therefore follow an alternative
route by continuing along the B5070 for a short distance, before making
a turn into Nefod Lane. At the end of the lane, we return to a footpath
which takes us through fields, the river Ceiriog Valley, and back to our
start point. |
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Grade:
Moderate |
Grid Ref: W3W storybook.trying.coasting Map Ref: SJ 29838 36866
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Length: Approx
7 Miles |
Ascent: 640 ft |
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Leader
Jo Penrith |
Meet Point: Free car park off
Oaklands Road/Chirk Bank. There are alternative parking spaces in large
CP at Poachers Pub next door. W3W storybook.trying.coasting
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Tel No: 07765553211 |
Meet Time: 10.00 am - Car Park off
Oaklands Road. |
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Sun 15th Nov |
Gwysaney/Northop circular |
Walk Start Time: 9.30am |
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Description:
Meeting in carpark Glasfryn, Raikes Lane, CH7 6LR – walk through
Gwysaney Estate to Northop and back via Sychdyn.
Refreshments at Glasfryn if desired on return.
Incline to Gwysaney estate, could be muddy in parts. |
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Grade: Easy/Moderate |
Grid Ref:
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Length: approx.
6 miles |
Ascent: |
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Leader
Anne Lovelock |
Meet Point: CH7 6LR Glasfryn Car Park |
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Tel No: 07793 739821 |
Meet Time: 9.20am |
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Wed 18th Nov. |
Delemere Forest |
Start time: 10.30am |
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We park at
Barnsbridge Gate free car park.
Heading south we walk through the forest on the Sandstone trail.
At Kings Chain we turn east to follow the route of the old Roman
road to Eddisbury Hill. Here
we will visit the site of a Neolithic Hill Fort.
Re-entering the forest we skirt Delemere Station and Go Ape to
reach the shore of Blakemere Moss.
We follow the shore of the lake and then cut through the forest
to re-join our outward route and return to the start.
This is an easy walk using well walked, usually wide, gravel
paths. There is the
opportunity to purchase refreshments afterwards at a local hostelry “The
Goshawk”.
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Grade:
Easy |
Grid Ref: SJ 54190 71571
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Length: 6 miles |
Ascent: 500 feet. |
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Leader(s):
June & George |
Meet Point: Northop. |
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Tel No:
07308 613331 |
Meet Time: 9.30am |
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Sat 21st Nov |
Gresford circular |
Walk Start Time: 10.00 am |
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Description: This
is a six mile walk along hidden paths, country lanes and tracks and
meadows and it crosses a golf course. The walk will start from the free
car park off Lakeside Close
in the centre of Gresford village that has an
attractive pool.
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Grade:
Easy
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Grid Ref: SJ 34818 54675
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Length: 6 miles |
Ascent: 300 feet |
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Leader. John Huw Jones |
Meet Point: Car Park, Lakeside Close
LL12 8PG |
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Tel No 07746 717792 |
Meet Time: 9:50 am for 10.00am start. |
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Wed 25th Nov |
Dodleston circular
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Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
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Description:
Meet in the car park in time for a 10 am start. This walk will be
largely over fields, paths and quiet back lanes and crosses the
Cheshire/Flintshire boundary. The terrain is flat with negligible
ascent. On return to the Red
Lion we can have lunch in this lovely country pub. The meals will need
to be pre ordered and I will circulate the menu on WhatsApp nearer
to the time of the walk.
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Grade: Easy |
Grid Ref: SJ 36070 61084 |
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Length: 5.25 miles |
Ascent: 35 feet |
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Leader: John Huw Jones |
Meet Point: Car park-Red Lion, Dodleston
CH4 9NG |
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Tel No: 07746 717792 |
Meet Time: 9:50 am. |
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Sat 28th Nov |
Llangollen – Castell Dinas Bran |
Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
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Description:
Description From car park
take the lower slope of Velvet Hill over to Valle Crucis Abbey then
uphill towards Abbey Cottage. Carry on to the Clwydian Way then a
footpath to the Offas Dyke Path. Onwards To Castell Dinas Bran then an
optional ascent to summit or take the path around the base. Then
downhill towards the town picking up the canal towpath returning to the
start.
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Grade: Moderate |
Grid Ref:
Grid Ref:
SJ197 432
W3W beaker.sectors.sprains
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Length: 8 mls |
Ascent: 900ft |
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Leader Phil Edwards |
Meet Point:
Car Park
near Chain Bridge Hotel |
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Tel No:
No 07914820286 |
Meet Time: 09.50am |
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Holywell Rambling
Club walks programme
December 2026 – Jan
2027
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Thurs Dec 3rd |
Holywell to
Aberkhan |
Walk Start
Time: 10 00am |
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Description:
Starting from Holywell Bus Station to the top of the Greenfield Valley.
We then cross over to Penymaes Woods and down to Greenfield. From here
we pick up the Coast Path to Aberkhan where we can have an optional
lunch. The return to Holywell is by bus |
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Grade: Easy |
Grid Ref:
SJ 187 757
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Length: 5.5
miles |
Ascent: <100ft |
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Leader Ron |
Meet Point:
Holywell Bus Station |
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Tel No
0796751326 |
Meet Time: 09
50 |
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Sat 5th Dec |
Little Orme and Angel Bay
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Walk Start
Time: 10.00am |
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Starting from Penrhyn Bay and walking along the promenade to the Little
Orme. Along the rocky top to
Angel Bay. An opportunity at
the right time of year to see the huge amount of seals on the shore of
the bay so binoculars useful. We have to be respectfully quiet and not
go down to disturb them. Then on to the trig point with excellent views
returning via footpaths and lanes and maybe refreshments in Rhos on Sea |
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Grade is
easy but a few very short
rocky places
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Grid Ref: SJ
244 662
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Length: 4.5/
5 miles |
Ascent:
200 feet |
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Leader Phil
and Marie Edwards |
Meet Point:
Penryn Bay promenade |
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Tel No:
07986046396
07914820286 |
Meet Time:
9.50
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Thurs 10th Dec |
Tal-y-Fan from Rowen |
Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
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Description. From
Rowen we will take the infamous coffin path up to the lovely church of
Llangelynnin. Then past an ancient hill fort to Tal Y Fan (610m/2001ft)
and its outstanding views of the Conwy valley and beyond. The return
route takes us past a standing stone and a burial chamber.
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Grade: Moderate mountain |
Grid Ref: SH 760719
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Length: 7 mls |
Ascent: 2000ft |
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Leader: Janet Eckersall |
Meet Point: Rowen car park |
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Tel No: 07423829682 |
Meet Time: 09.50am |
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Sat 12th Dec |
Pontblyddyn/Hope Mt circular |
Walk Start Time: 10.00 am |
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Description. Meet
in the Bridge inn car park,
Pontblyddyn. This walk will be along tracks, footpaths, back roads and
an old railway track. We will pass through “Reindeer Lodge" and ascend
Hope Mountain and enjoy panoramic views. After the walk we can enjoy
post walk liquid refreshments in the pub. |
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Grade: Moderate |
Grid Ref: SJ 27757 60532 |
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Length: 7 miles |
Ascent: 870 feet |
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Leader: John Huw Jones |
Meet Point: Bridge Inn car park.
CH7 4HN |
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Tel No: 07746 717792 |
Meet Time: 9:50am for 10.00am start. |
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Wed 16th Dec |
Penyfordd Circular, followed by lunch at
Daleside Garden Centre, Hawarden. |
Walk Start Time: 9.30am |
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Description
Starting point –
Tinkersdale Car Park. From here we pick up the footpath and make a
steady ascent through the Hawarden Estate. Crossing a bridge over the
A55 we progress into Rough Piece Wood. At the edge of the wood, we stop
at a viewpoint. The rest of route follows the footpath on through
Penyfordd Village, back through woodland, fields and along the perimeter
of Hawarden Golf Course. There are a number of stiles towards the last
part of the walk. Can be muddy!
Lunch to follow
at Daleside Garden Centre on Gladstone Way (CH5 3HF) The Garden Centre
is a couple of minutes drive from Tinkersdale car park.
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Grade: Moderate |
Grid Ref:
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Length: Approx 8 Miles |
Ascent: approx. 600 ft |
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Leader
Jo Penrith |
Meet Point:
Tinkersdale free Car Park
Hawarden |
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Tel No 07765553211 |
Meet Time: 9.20am |
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Wed 30th Dec |
Bodfari |
Walk Start Time: 09.30am |
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Description. We
will use P and O Lloyd No. 14 to take us from Bodfari to Cilcain. (09.55
at Bodfari). The Route is Tan Lan, Moel Arthur, Pen y Cloddiau, Aifft
then back to Bodfari. |
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Grade: Moderate |
Grid Ref: SJ09359 70161
w3w sharpened.topic.reckoned |
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Length: 8 miles |
Ascent: 1600 ft. |
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Leader: Stuart |
Meet Point: Dinorben car park (use top
tier) |
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Tel No: 07486368574 |
Meet Time: 09.30am |
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Sun 3rd Jan |
Pwll- Glas |
Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
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Description: We
start by climbing to Craig Adwy-Wynt, the limestone ridge with fabulous
views. We then descend back down into the valley by NantClwyd Hall,
before ascending the opposite side of the valley and traversing the
hillside back to the start.
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Grade: Moderate |
Grid Ref:
SJ 119 548
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Length: 6 mls |
Ascent: 900ft |
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Leader: Janet |
Meet Point: Layby on left at PwllGwyn |
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Tel No: 07423829682 |
Meet Time: 09.50am |
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Wed 6th Jan |
Gresford/Rossett linear |
Walk Start Time: 10.00 am
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Description Meet
at the Station road car park park, Rossett for 9:50am to catch the No 1
bus at 10:07am to Gresford. The walk will cross fields and tracks
through Maes y Pant community woodland and Marford Quarry that is now a
wildlife nature reserve and then returning to Rossett via back lanes and
a bridleway. An optional lunch can be had at the Golden Lion pub. I will
circulate the menu nearer the time of the walk so members can pre order
their meal choices.
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Grade Easy/moderate |
Postcode for car LL12 0HE.
W.t.w. ends/husky/fade
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Length: 5.5 miles |
Ascent: 250 feet |
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Leader John Huw Jones |
Meet Point: Station Road car park
Rossett |
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Tel No 07746 717792 |
Meet Time: 9:50 am. |
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Sat 9th Jan |
Gronant, Coast and Country |
Walk Start Time: 10.00 am |
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Description Meeting Place : Free
car park on the left on Shore Road, Gronant
(just past Huws Gray Builders Merchants) What3words :
smart.pound.yesterday
OS Ref .: SJ 090 837
Post Code : LL19 9SS Val W & Lynn W will
be leading us on a five and a half mile walk taking in the Wales Coast
Path where we will be treated to coastal views from the nature reserve.
Following a mid-morning break (bring your own refreshments) we will then
ascend 360 ft above the coast to enjoy more lovely views. We can’t
guarantee the weather but when we went we could see the Lake District. Descending back
through a wood we will return to the car park where there is the option
for lunch at the Crofter’s Pantry Café (if it’s open in January) or we
could see if Abakhan’s cafe is open. There are 4 stiles
and also 2 sections of country roads that will require walking in single
file and caution. We will pass the site of a Norman castle, a rubbing
stone and the old semaphore station No Dogs Please |
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Grade: Easy |
Grid Ref: SJ 090 837
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Length: 5.5 miles |
Ascent: 360 ft |
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Leader : Lynn Williams |
Meet Point: Car Park, Shore Road,
Gronant |
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Tel No:
07748 438665 |
Meet Time: 9.45am |
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Wed 13th Jan |
Port Sunlight Village & River Park |
Walk Start Time: 10.15am |
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Description:
From our start point we head firstly to the summit of the River
Park to the views of the Mersey Estuary & Liverpool Waterfront. The area
is well maintained with tarmac & gravel paths. We then return to the
picturesque Port Sunlight visiting the Dell Gardens & to admire the rest
of architecture & buildings round this purpose built village.
Hulme Hall cafe or the Bridge inn Pub are available for a choice
of post walk fayre.
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Grade: Easy |
Grid Ref: SJ.33785.84344
www.sport.jumpy.thus |
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Length: 5 Miles |
Ascent: 150ft |
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Leader Jean Lowe |
Meet Point: Hulme Hall Bolton Road Port
Sunlight CH62 5DH |
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Tel No 07859 827699 |
Meet Time: 10.00 am |
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Sat 16th Jan |
Llandyrnog
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Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
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Description: This
circular walk will visit St Hychan’s church in Gellifor and St
Cynhafal’s church
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Grade: Easy |
Grid Ref: to be given nearer the time
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Length: 6 mls |
Ascent: Unknown |
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Leader: Eric |
Meet Point: To be given nearer the time. |
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Tel No: 07563670476 |
Meet Time: 09.50am |
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Wed 20th
Jan |
Gobowen/Moreton garden centre - linear |
Walk Start Time: 10:15am bus to Gobowen
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Description: This
is an easy stile fee walk from Gobowen along back lanes and a canal tow
path. After the walk an optional lunch can be had at the Moreton garden
centre restaurant.
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Grade:
Easy |
Grid Ref:
SJ 29896 36542
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Length: 5.25 miles |
Ascent: 100 feet |
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Leader: John Huw Jones |
Meet Point: Morton garden centre car
park-off B5070 Chirk road- LL14 5DG |
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Tel No. 07746 717792 |
Meet Time: 10.00am. |
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Sat 23rd Jan |
Rhyl to St Asaph |
Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
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Description
Meeting at the free car park at the back of
the Plough just off the Roe in St Asaph LL17 OLU
We will walk to the High Street to catch a
bus to Rhyl taking approx 25 mins so remember bus passes. Bus time will
be confirmed when winter bus timetables are known.
From Rhyl bus station we head to the coastal
path walking towards Marine lake. Moving inland using
footpaths/lanes/fields/dismantled railway we will walk back to the
Plough. Stopping on route at Rhuddlan and maybe a visit to the castle
and Twthill? Then continuing mostly along the River Elwy we make our way
back to The Plough where refreshments can be enjoyed if desired! |
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Grade: Easy |
Grid Ref:
SJ 034 747
w3w relations.octopus.blocks |
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Length: 6 miles |
Ascent:
Negligible |
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Leader: Marie Edwards |
Meet Point:
The Plough, St Asaph |
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Tel No:
07986046396 |
Meet Time: 09.50 am |
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Thurs 28th Jan |
Overton |
Walk Start Time: 10.00am |
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Description.
The walk is over fields following The Maelor Way passing Plas yn
Coed and Cross Mill then onto Trench Farm via Sandy Lane. |
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Grade: Moderate |
Grid Ref: SJ37352 41769
W3W rural.contoured.pastels |
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Length: 7 miles |
Ascent: 410ft. |
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Leader: Stuart |
Meet Point: Church Rd. car park.
Overton. |
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Tel No: 07846368574 |
Meet Time: 09.50 |
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