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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.

 

 

 

Sat 24th August      Abergwyngregyn – Bethesda                 Walk Start Time:  10.00

Park in the free area at Abergwyngregyn, just past the bus stop. Follow the North Wales path passed the Falls until we take a track upward passed Cras and then over Moel Wnion. From there it’s over Gyrn, Llefn and Moel Faban before our descent into Bethesda. Bus then to Llandygai to change for the bus back to Abergwyngregyn. Don’t forget your bus passes if fortunate to have one. No Dogs.

 

Grade    Strenuous                                          Grid Ref.             SH 656 728

Length   9.50 Miles                                         Ascent                 2,650 ft

Leader   Lawrence                                          Meet Point        Abergwyngregyn parking area

Tel No.  07950 586262                                  Meet Time         10.00

 

Sat 31st Aug                      Llyn Geirionydd and Llyn Crafnant            Walk Start Time:  10.00

Park in Trefriw in car park opposite the woollen mill.

A long uphill path through Trefriw and then woodlands to reach the north end of Geirionydd.

A rocky path then to the north end of Crafnant. Follow a path along the west lakeside then across the top end of the lake. An uphill path on the right takes us over to south end of Geirionydd and we follow a path along the west shore. Then a downhill approach to Afon Crafnant which we return along back to Trefriw.

Dogs are welcome and should be kept on a short lead at all times and all dog mess to be picked up wherever it is.

 

Grade    Moderate                                         Grid Ref.              SH 779 632

Length   8.5 Miles                                          Ascent                 1100 ft

Leader   Phil Edwards                                    Meet Point         Trefriw

Tel No.  07914820286                                   Meet Time          09.50

 

Sun 1st Sept                            Llyn Ogwen to Abergwyngregyn           Walk Start Time: 09.10

A linear walk starting at Llyn Ogwen and ascending and ending at Abergwyngregyn.

We will be parking in Llandygai, and making use of Public Service Bus T10 09:16 to the start of the walk

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 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.

 

Grade       Strenuous                                       Grid Ref.              SH 597 710, LL57 4HR

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Length      13.5 Miles                                      Ascent                  3595 ft

Leader      Sue Hibbert                                    Meet Point

Tel No.   07885 821881                                  Meet Time

 

Thurs Sept 5th   Wheeler Linear  Start Time:  10.30

We catch Bus 19 at Ddol Layby to take us to Cilcain. . We follow paths and tracks on the lower slopes of the Clwyd’s back to Ddol. 

Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a short lead at all times and all dog mess to be picked up wherever it is.

 

Grade                   Easy/Moderate                         Grid Ref.                    SJ 1415 7114

Length                 6.5 Miles                                     Ascent                        1000 ft

Leader                 Janet                                           Meet Point                Ddol Layby

Tel No.                 07423829682                            Meet Time                10.00

 

Sun 08th Sept.   Breidden Hills and Rodney’s Pillar                    Walk Start Time:  10.15

The Breidden Hills are not very high but they rise steeply from the Severn Valley near Welshpool so a tough walk is guaranteed. We start at Criggion and make our undulating way to Middletown Hill, our first summit. Then it’s along the ridge to Moel y Golfa, at 1322 feet the highest point of the day. We head back via the impressive Rodney’s Pillar, atop Breidden Hill itself and our third summit, with luck we’ll enjoy fine views of Shropshire, the Severn Valley and Mid Wales, before descending back to our start at Criggion. No dogs.

 

Grade    Strenuous                                         Grid Ref               SJ 294 149 

Length   7.5 Miles                                           Ascent                  2500 ft.

Leader   John Roberts                                    Meet Point          Northop

Tel No.  07954 272561                                 Meet Time          09.00    

 

Weds 11th Sept               Halton/ Glynmorlas circular         Walk Start Time:  10.00

This is another cross-border walk exploring the hidden Ceiriog valley between Halton and St Martins. There are some pretty steep climbs but they are relatively short. The walk will cross meadows, go down very quiet country lanes and along woodland paths

Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a short lead at all times and all dog mess to be picked up wherever it is.

 

Grade     Moderate                                         Grid Ref.             SJ 30182 40148, LL14 5BB

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Length   7 Miles                                                Ascent                745 ft

Leader   John Jones                                        Meet Point        Park on the roadside near community centre.

Tel No.  07746 717792                                   Meet Time         9:50am

 

Sun 15th Sept.                                   Nantmor to Blaenau Ffestiniog   Walk Start Time:  09.20

We will be parking in Tremadog (Bus leaves from Church Street) – plenty of on-road parking, and making use of Public Service Bus S4 Gwynfor Coaches to the start of the walk at Nantmor, just outside of Beddgelert.

The first section takes us from our bus drop-off point to the calm of Croesor by way of a spectacular riverside path, a quiet country lane and a wild drovers’ road across the open moors.

The second section is probably the wildest and most strenuous yet. A good track climbs the side of the Croesor valley to Croesor quarry. There are way marks but careful navigation is also needed to reach the remote Rhosydd Quarry, from where a broad track drops down to Cwmorthin Lake and its abandoned settlement. From here, the road drops down to Tanygrisiau.

From Nantmor we take the narrow lane through the pretty village to Bwlchgwernog where the drovers` road crosses the moorland to Croesor (looking out for the ancient marker stone).

From Croesor a good track climbs the side of the Croesor valley to Croesor quarry and onto the Rhosydd Quarry from where the road drops down to Tanygrisiau.

Go along the road up the Croesor valley from Caffi Croesor, we take the broad track which climbs up the south side of the valley to Croesor quarry. After passing some derelict buildings, we keep to the faint track which goes up between the ruins and climbs steadily, bearing left above the quarry. After a short while, we follow the path across the dam of Llyn Croesor, before continuing across sometimes boggy ground, to a large white rock next to a stile when we will be above Rhosydd quarry.  We then find our way through the quarry taking the broad track steeply down to Llyn Cwmorthin, passing rows of derelict houses and the forlorn and roofless chapel, then alongside the tumbling river down to Tanygrisiau.  From Tanygrisiau we’ll follow field paths and tracks to Blaenau Ffestiniog and to the bus stop where we’ll catch the Public Bus T22 Llew Coaches back to Tremadog and the cars.

 

Grade       Strenuous                                       Grid Ref.              SH 562 400, LL49 9RA

Length      9 Miles                                            Ascent                  2477 ft

Leader      Sue Hibbert                                    Meet Point         

Tel No.     07885 821881                               Meet Time         

 

Wed 18th Sept.                  Llyn Elsi & Rhiwddolion                 Walk Start Time:  10.00

The walk starts with a steep climb through forestry to Llyn Elsi and then continues along forestry tracks and footpaths to Fron Goch. From here we pick up the old Roman road (Sarn Helen) back towards Betws. (but avoiding the steep stony track). On the way we will go through the abandoned quarryman’s village of Rhiwddolion then continue to the Miner’s Bridge and along the river to the start. Please note that the footpath is very uneven at times with steep steps and roots to negotiate.

Dogs should be kept on a short lead at all times and all dog mess to be picked up wherever it is.

 

Grade       Moderate                                       Grid Ref.                          SH 794 566

Length     7.5 Miles                                         Ascent                              1730 ft

Leader     Janet Eckersall                              Meet Point                      Betws Y Coed railway station

Tel No.    07423 829682                               Meet Time                      09.50

  

Wed 25th Sept. Sandstone Trail & Eddisbury Way                            Walk Start Time:  10.00  

Starting at the Bickerton Poacher (Post Code SY14 8BE) we join the Sandstone Trail over Bulkeley Hill.  Skirting the Peckforton Hills we walk north to pick up the Eddisbury Way.  Walking through Pennsylvania Wood we turn South East to rejoin the Sandstone Trail heading south.  Walking around Willow Hill we follow the S Trail over Rawhead before returning across fields to the start and a welcome drink.  Dogs are welcome and should be kept on a short lead at all times and all dog mess to be picked up wherever it is.

 

Grade     Moderate                                        Grid Ref                                  SJ 52299 54469

Length   8.5 Miles                                           Ascent                                   1,400 ft.

Leader   George                                              Meet Point                           Bickerton Poacher CP

Tel No.  07308 613331                                  Meet Time                           09.45

 

 

Thurs 3rd October                  Anne’s Walk No 1                   Walk Start Time:  10.30

 

This is the second walk in the booklet. Our route is an extended version of this walk. Starting from the Church we walk to Maesmynan and then follow paths to and through the Caravan Park. We then follow a short section of the Drovers Road to add on a short circuit north of the Town. Dogs welcome.

 

Grade                   Easy                                                     Grid Ref.            SJ 127 728

Length                 4.5  miles                                           Ascent                 450 ft

Leader                 Ron                                                     Meet Point         Caerwys Church

Tel No.                 07967513268                                   Meet Time          10.20

 

 

 

Weds 9th Oct 2024     A Walk by the Menai Straits   Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

Parking in Y Waun CP  Menai Bridge we will set off at 10 and cross Telford’s Suspension Bridge and walk through Treborth Botanical Gardens and the woodlands of the Faenol Estate to Y Felinheli. We will return by the same route.

This is 10.5 mile walk with glimpses of the Menai Straits.

Y  Waun Car Park is behind the High Street on the left (when going eastwards in the direction of Beaumaris). Turn left after a yellow painted building and down the side of Elsa Ladies Clothes Shop. At the last visit the car park was £3 (for up to 12 hours)

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Please bring enough refreshments for a mid-morning break and then later a picnic lunch which we will eat looking over the Straits at Y  Felinheli.

Please also bring your bus pass if you have one because if the weather is bad we have the option of catching the bus for part of the way back and shortening the walk to 7 miles.

 

Grade                   Moderate                                   Grid Ref.                    SH 557 722

Length                 10 mls                                         Ascent                        50m

Leader                 Lynn Williams                            Meet Point                Y  Waun Car Park,  Menai Bridge

Tel No.                 07748438665                            Meet Time                9.45

 

 

 

Saturday 12th October           Three Counties walk.  Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

This delightful seven mile borderland walk takes us through three Counties in one walk. The walk follows parts of the Maelor Way and Sandstone trail over fields, roads, woodland and a canal path. There is a beautiful church on the route and a staircase of locks at Grindley Brook.

Car share is advisable as parking is limited at the start of the walk.- which is around the oak tree on triangle of junction of  Whitewell road.

 

Grade                   Moderate                                  Grid Ref.                    SJ 49826 41090

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Length                 7 miles                                         Ascent                       350 feet

Leader                 John Huw Jones                        Meet Point               Road junction (in walk description)

Tel No.                 07746717792                             Meet Time               9:50am.

 

 

 

Thurs 17th October                Around Flint                          Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

This is a walk through and Flint to Cornist. The return is down and along a short section of the Coast Path. Following the walk there will be an opportunity to visit the RNLI station. Bring lunch and a drink.

 

Grade                     Easy                                 Grid Ref.                              SJ 247 732

Length                  5.5 miles                            Ascent                                200 ft

Leader                  Ron                                   Meet Point                        Car Park adjacent to Flint RNLI

Tel No.                  07967513268                   Meet Time                         09 50

 

 

Saturday 19th October           Railway Ramble            Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

A fascinating  linear walk starting high on Halkyn Mountain then descending into the Alyn Valley at Rhydymwyn. This walk passes the old brickworks that were once the renowned Ruby Brick then along the track of the disused Mold to Denbigh railway line. A slight climb up to Bellan then to Mold via Maes Garmon. Note that the meet point is Love Lane C.P. at Mold from where we will board the P and O Lloyd 126 service at Mold bus station to Berth Ddu. The bus departure time is 10.20.

 

Grade                   Moderate                             Grid Ref.            SJ23917 64238

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Length                 6.5 miles                               Ascent                              350 ft

Leader                 Stuart                                    Meet Point                      Love Lane C.P. Mold

Tel No.                 07486368574                      Meet Time                       10.10

 

 

Sat 26th Oct                 Foel Findeg via Maeshafn               Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

Footpaths to Maeshafan – some uphill via Mt Pleasant. Followed by a circular walk to include the summit and then the lower slopes of Foel  Findeg returning to the village and taking a woodland path from the back of The Miners taking us back to Plymog

 

Grade                   Moderate                               Grid Ref.                        SJ 187598

Length                 6.5 miles                                 Ascent                            1000 ft

Leader                 Marie Edwards                      Meet Point                    Plymog layby on Ruthin Rd

Tel No.                 07986046396                     Meet Time                      9.50 am

 

 

Thurs  31st                  The Meres                                        Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

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.

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

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Length                 8 miles                                     Ascent                           300 feet

Leader                 John Huw Jones                 Meet Point                    Colemere country park car park.

Tel No.                 07746717792                        Meet Time                   9:50am.

 

 

Sunday 3rd November           North Wirral Coast     Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

We assemble at West Kirby Station – car park charge – and travel by Mersey Rail to New Brighton. We then walk all the way back to West Kirby via the North Wirral Coast enjoying a variety of tracks and paved promenades. Minimal ascent – we should see plenty of birds. The Toast Café  awaits afterwards – or there are plenty of alternatives.

 

Grade                Moderate                                     Grid Ref.                    SJ 213 869

Length               9.5 miles                                      Ascent                        200 ft.

Leader                 John Roberts                             Meet Point                West Kirby

Tel No.                 07954 272561                           Meet Time                09 15

 

 

 

 

Thurs 7th November              Anne’s Walk No 2                   Walk Start Time:  10.30

 

This is the second walk in the booklet. Our route is an extended version of this walk. Starting from the Church we walk to Maesmynan and then follow paths to and through the Caravan Park. We then follow a short section of the Drovers Road to add on a short circuit north of the Town. Dogs welcome

 

Grade                   Easy                                        Grid Ref.                       SJ 127 728

Length                 4.5  miles                                  Ascent                         450 ft

Leader                 Ron                                         Meet Point                   Caerwys Church

Tel No.                 07967513268                         Meet Time                 10 20am

 

 

Sun 10th Nov  Moel Arthur, Moel Evan and Pencloddiau  Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

Parking at Llangwyfan car park, between Penycloddiau and Moel Arthur, we first ascend Moel Arthur then walk around Moel Evan. From here we skirt alongside Penycloddiau hopefully with views to the north. Once at the far side of this mountain, we return over the top and back to the cars. I will drive from Caerwys and have one space.

Dogs should be kept on a short lead at all times and all dog mess to be picked up wherever it is.

 

Grade                   Mod/ Mountain                 Grid Ref.                           SJ 138668

Length                  7.5m/11.5km                         Ascent                             1850ft/560m

Leader                  Toni                                          Meet Point                     Llangwyfan Car Park

Tel No.                 07767 323649                       Meet Time                     09.50

 

 

 

Wed 13th November         Langollen canal linear walk.   Walk Start Time:  9:30

 

This walks starts earlier than usual due to the bus time. We catch the 9:35 bus to Llandyn Hall road near Llangollen .

We will walk through the beautiful vale of Llangollen and over the World Heritage listed Pontcysyllte aqueduct .

This is an opportunity to walk through scenic countryside on a good path with no stiles or obstructions and negligible ascent. It is an easy walk and only classed as moderate due to its 7 mile length.

 

Grade                   Moderate                               Grid Ref.                         SJ 29126 37810

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Length                 7 miles                                     Ascent                           Negligible

Leader                 John Huw Jones                  Meet Point                     CP(free) off Colliery road, Chirk

Tel No.                 07746717792                         Meet Time                  9:20am.

 

 

Saturday  November 16th          Capel Curig to Betws Y Coed             Walk Start Time: 10.00

 

We will catch the bus from Betws (near the railway station) at 10.00am

The walk follows the Slate trail and should give us some great views back over the Snowdonia range. We will drop down to the road near Ty Hyll (the Ugly House) with the possibility of some refreshment. We then follow the river, stopping to admire Swallow Falls, back to Betws

 

Grade                   Easy/Moderate                       Grid Ref.                        SH795 567

Length                 6mls                                         Ascent                           813ft

Leader                 Janet Eckersall                        Meet Point                 Bus stop nr Betws Y Coed railway st

Tel No.              07423 829682                         Meet Time                   9.50am  Bus leaves at 10.00am

 

 

Wednesday 20th November          Mountain and Valley                    Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

A circular walk with great views. Initially a steady climb up into the Clwydian Hills following the ODP  then descending into the Vale of Clwyd for a walk along the River Clwyd back to Bodfari. The route is Nant Coed y Mynydd, Finger Cottage,  Pentre Mawr, Glan y Wern and Lleweni. Please use top tier of car park at The Dinorben.

Grade                   Moderate                                 Grid Ref.                     SJ09359 70161

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Length                 7.5 miles                                    Ascent                         1110 ft

Leader                 Stuart                                        Meet Point                 Dinorben Arms Bodfari

Tel  No.                07486368574                           Meet Time                 09.50

 

 

Sat 23rd Nov               Penmaenmawr and Foel lus                      Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

Leave A55 at Jct 16 for Penmaenmawr then at the town centre cross roads go left and the car park is on the right.

We follow uphill footpaths to meet the North Wales path which passes some stone circles. Continue to a circular walk of Foel Lus and a climb to its summit. Two large stone pillars denote the start of Mountain Lane which we take for a short distance to find a footpath on the left which passes through Graig Lwyd caravan park.

Then a return through the town to our starting point.

 

 

Grade                   moderate                                  Grid Ref.                     SH 718763

Length                 6.5 miles                                     Ascent                        1500 ft

Leader                 Phil Edwards                              Meet Point                Town centre car park

Tel No.                 07914820286                            Meet Time                9.50am

 

 

Wed 27th November     Pub walk/ Royal Oak, Kinnerton        Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

This walk will be along public footpaths, lanes and quiet country lanes- a circular around the border village of Kinnerton with views of the “Cheshire hills" and plain.

After the walk lunch can be enjoyed at the Royal Oak pub.

 

Grade                   Easy                                         Grid Ref.                        SJ 33168 61593

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Length                 5 miles                                  Ascent                          W3Ws:-hound.dollars.uptake

Leader                 John Huw Jones                 Meet Point                    Pub car park

Tel No.                 07746717792                        Meet Time                 9:50am

 

Sun 1st Dec                     Offa’s Dyke Circular             Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

This walk starts at the free car park next to the church in Caerwys.  We walk down through the woods to cross the A541.  Then ascend through Coed Nant-y-wrach and across the flank of Moel y Parc to the summit.  Following the fence-line we pick up the ODP and walk over Penycloddiau.  We then descend and following the eastern flank of the hill to reach Cimwch.  Following paths around Bryn yr Eithin we recross the A541 at Afon-wen and walk up the hill to Caerwys and the church.  Dogs are welcome.

 

Grade                   Mod Mountain            Grid Ref.                     S J 12726 72800

Length                 8 miles                          Ascent                        1700 feet

Leader                 George                          Meet Point                Caerwys

Tel No.                 07308 613331           Meet Time                  9.30

 

 

 

Thurs 5th December       Mostyn Coast and Country Walk Start Time:  10.30

 

Park at  Aberkhan to catch the 10.15 bus for the short journey to Mostyn Dock.  From here the walk takes us past Mostyn Hall and around the Estate. We then drop down for the final section along the Coast Path, dogs welcome.

 

Grade                   Easy                              Grid Ref.                     SJ 176 792

Length                 5  miles                        Ascent                        400 ft

Leader                 Ron                               Meet Point                Aberkhan

Tel No.                 07967513268            Meet Time                 10 00am

 

 

Saturday 7th December A circular walk around Bersham, Pentrebychan and Esclusham.                                                                              Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

This seven mile walk takes us across disused railways, a coal tip - now a country park, past weirs, historic iron works.

The route is over meadows, quiet country lanes and through beautiful woodland.

There are some great views on the route.

 

Grade                   Moderate                Grid Ref.         SJ 31274 46587

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Length                 7 miles                        Ascent                         500 feet

Leader                 John Huw Jones      Meet Point                Car park-Bonc Hafod

                                                                                                       Hafod road, Johnstown.

Tel No.                 07746717792          Meet Time                   9:50am

 

 

Wed 11th Dec     Short Walk for a Short Day - Rhewl             Walk Start Time:  10.30

 

We start off in Rhewl in the Vale of Clwyd and follow the River Clywedog towards Bontuchel along Lady Bagot’s Drive. It’s a gentle ascent before returning on a higher route through woodland and then open fields with fine views of the Clwydian Range. Cattle possible so no dogs.

 

Grade                   Easy                              Grid Ref.                     SJ 109 603

Length                 5 miles                         Ascent                        400 feet

Leader                 John Robert                Meet Point                Northop

Tel No.                 07954 272561           Meet Time                 09.45

 

 

Sun 15th Dec      Moel Gyw and Llanarmon-yn-Ial Circular   Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

Parking at the Pistyll Gwyn quarry we head east initially then pick up the Offa’s Dyke path onto Moel Gyw. From here we make our way south over open moorland to Moel Llanfair and Moel y Plas. Our route then takes us past Llyn Gweryd to Llanarmon and back to the cars at the quarry.

Dogs should be kept on a short lead at all times and all dog mess to be picked up wherever it is.

 

Grade                   Moderate                  Grid Ref.                      SJ 189574

Length                  7.5m/11.5km           Ascent                          1445ft/440m

Leader                  Toni                             Meet Point                 Pistyll Gwyn Quarry

Tel No.                 07767 323649          Meet Time                  09.50

 

 

Wed 18th December    Loggerheads to Mold linear Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

This is a linear walk from Loggerheads to Mold. We will catch the T8 bus from Mold to Loggerheads at 10:09am.  At Loggerheads  we will follow the Leete path and then walk up to Pantymwn  then to Gwernafield before returning to Mold.

 

Grade                    Moderate                 Grid Ref.                   SJ23923 64244

Length                  6 miles                      Ascent                          500 feet

Leader                  John Huw Jones     Meet Point                    Love Lane car park, Mold  (£1.30)                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Tel No.                   07746717792         Meet Time                  9:50am

                                                                                                        

 

Sat 21st December                 Two Rivers Ramble                 Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

 

A charming circular countryside walk which most club walkers will enjoy. Initially alongside the River Dee then onto where the Dee and River Alyn meet near to Ithels Bridge. Return to Holt is via Cooks Bridge and Common wood. Few stiles.

 

Grade                   Moderate                  Grid Ref.                                 SJ41007 54058

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Length                 7 miles                         Ascent                                       100ft

Leader                 Stuart                          Meet Point                                Cross Street C.P. Holt

Tel No.                 07486368574           Meet Time                                 09.50

 

 

Thurs  2nd Jan The Gop and Gwaenysgor from Llanasa        Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

Starting from the centre of the village of Llanasa we take the lane and byway via St Elmo’s Summer House to Gwaenysgor.  We then cross over to Y Gop and pick up a section of the Pilgrims Way back to the start. Bring food and drink. Dogs welcome.

 

Grade                     Moderate                    Grid Ref.                                  SI 106 813          

Length                 6  miles                         Ascent                                     800ft

 Leader                  Ron                               Meet Point                             Llanasa

Tel No.                   07967513268            Meet Time                             09.50am

 

 

Wed 8th Jan                 Sydallt circular pub walk.                             Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

This walk starts from the car park of the Hollybush pub in Cefn-y-bedd. The route will take us through woods, along back lanes and through part of Alyn Waters  country park.

Lunch can be enjoyed in the pub after the walk.

 

Grade                        Easy                         Grid Ref.                                 W3W attention.drums.soft

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Length                      5miles                      Ascent                                   550 feet

Leader                      John Huw Jones    Meet Point                           Pub car park.

Tel No.                      07746717792         Meet Time                          9:50am

 

 

Sat 12th Jan                Moel Arthur and Penycloddiau                 Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

From the car parking area taking the lane a bit downhill on the western side of Moel Arthur then footpaths circling the lower slopes finishing on the western slope of Penycloddiau. After a circular path around Penycloddiau the steep uphill ascent of Moel Arthur is next. We finish with a descent to the starting car parking area.

 

Grade                         Moderate                     Grid Ref.                         S J 147667

Length                       7.2 miles                      Ascent                          1300 ft

Leader                       Marie Edwards        Meet  Point                     Moel Arthur car park

Tel No.                       07986046696              Meet Time                    9.45

 

 

 

Wed 15th Jan                Ruthin circular                                        Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

This is a circular walk taking in the lower slopes of the Clwydian Hills. Note there is some rough ground and a short stretch off footpaths

 

Grade                        Moderate                      Grid Ref.                              SJ 125 586

Length                     7.5 mls                            Ascent                                1145 ft

Leader                     Janet Eckersall              Meet Point                          Ruthin Craft Centre

Tel No.                     07423 829682              Meet Time                        9.50am

 

 

Sat 18th Jan                   Alwen – Lyn Brenig              Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

We park by the dam at the Alwen Reservoir.  We then follow the right hand bank of the lake through the woods in a wide arc heading towards Bryn y Gors-goch before crossing the B 4501 to the shore of Lyn Brenig.  We walk down the shoreline to the visitor centre.  After partaking of reviving refreshment we continue down to the southern end of the lake.  Here we recross the road and walk through the woods back to our cars.  Dogs are welcome.

              

Grade                       Easy                                  Grid Ref.                            SH 9558 5300

Length                    7 miles                               Ascent                              500 ft.

Leader                    George                               Meet Point                      Northop

Tel No.                    07308 613331                  Meet Time                       8.50

 

 

Wed 22nd Jan    Along The Aled                                 Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

A circular walk starting in the village of  Lansannan.  Firstly over fields towards Bryn-Nantllech then onto higher hilly pasture passing  Cefn-treflech. Return to Llansannan is via Bryn Rhyd yr Arian where we walk parallel with the Afon  Aled.

 

Grade                   Moderate                      Grid Ref.                              SH93362 65845

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Length                 7 miles                            Ascent                                1100ft

Leader                 Stuart                              Meet Point                        Llansannan Village

Tel No.                 07486368574                Meet Time                        09.50

 

 

Sat 25th Jan      Wuthering heights above Minera lead mines.         Walk Start Time:  10.00

 

This breathtaking walk takes us through the historical lead mines site in Minera with its industrial remnant s- lime kilns, beam engine house etc  and up to the disused quarry that is now a nature reserve. There are some steep slopes and the total ascent on the walk is 985 feet in this historically rich and diverse area.

 

Grade                   Moderate                       Grid Ref.                          SJ 27309 51106    PC LL11 3DU

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Length                 7 miles                             Ascent                             985 feet

Leader                 John Huw Jone             Meet Point                      Minera lead mines car park

Tel No               O7746717792                   Meet time                   9.50