PLEASE NOTE
The Club operates a car sharing system, see meeting points and
departure time for walks. Please turn up 10 minutes before the departure time.
If you don't have your own transport you should contact the leader three days in
advance. Note that there may not be anybody at the any of the Meeting Points. It
is therefore important if you think that the leader may not be present to
contact him or her in advance.
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
Grading of walks is both difficult and subjective. These
grade definitions are for guidance only. If in any doubt contact the leader of
the walk for further information.
Easy - Pastoral and usually less than 8
miles/12.8kms. They do not involve any steep climbing but gentle ascents might
be included. Easy walks of less than 4 miles/6.4kms are within the capabilities
of most people and are usually taken at a slow pace. The longer walks need a
slightly greater degree of fitness but should also be within the capabilities of
most people. Several stiles may be encountered on these walks. Equipment
required are waterproofs and lightweight boots or shoes with a good sole. A
packed lunch is essential on walks of over 6
miles/9.6kms unless it is
planned to take lunch in a pub or café. A drink however should always be
carried.
Moderate - Walks of more than 9
miles/14.4kms, although can be less if this involves climbing. Total ascents
during the walk will generally be less than 1,000 feet/300m. Equipment as for
easy walks a packed lunch and drink are essential.
Moderate Mountain -
These walks involve at least 1,000 feet/300m of climbing but less than 2,000
feet/600m. They are usually on terrain that is more exposed than the easy walks.
Spare clothing and good quality waterproofs and boots, together with a packed
lunch and drink, are essential.
Duty of Care
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.
Note some walks contain Post Codes for the Start of the walk. These should be treated as a guide and with caution. Some Post Codes cover very large areas. If in doubt phone the leader.
Click here to view our 2019 walks programme.
Click here to view our 2020 walks programme.
Thurs 5th Dec Moor and Marsh Walk Start: 10.00
Starting from Abakhan in Mostyn (Park at the far end of the Car Park) we follow a bridleway to Llwyn Ifor. We then cross over the Moor to Bryn Celyn. The return is via the Greenfield Valley and the Coast Path. Dogs welcome.
Grade Easy/Moderate Gtid Ref: SJ 265 209
Length 5.5 miles Ascent: 500 ft
Leader Ron Meet Point: Aberkhan
Telephone 01352 715 723 Meet Time: 09.50
07967 513 268
Sun 8th Dec. Whitegate Way Walk Start: 10.15
This is an easy relatively flat walk along the old railway track now known as the Whitegate Way. Starting from the old station car park the walk follows the line through delightful countryside. This circuit should suit most members of the club and as it is low level weather conditions at this time of year should not cause a problem!
Grade Easy Grid Ref: SJ 615 679
Length 6 miles Ascent: None.
Leader Maureen Meet Point: Holywell/Northop
Tel 01352 761018 Meet Time: 9.00(H)/9.15(N)
Thurs Dec 26th Boxing Day Walk Walk Start: 11.00
The usual Boxing Day format of 4-5 miles ramble starting from Ysceiflog village and après walk to the Fox Inn for chip butties and refreshments.
Grade Easy Grid Ref: SJ 172 715
Length 4-5 miles Ascent: Negligible
Leader Elfed Meet Point: Ysceifiog Village
Telephone 01352 780435 Meet Time: 10.50
Sun 29th Dec. Moel Arthur & Penycloddiau (2) Walk Start: 10.00
From the Llangwyfan Forest Car Park we set off by walking back along the road. After exploring the slopes and dykes of the mountain we eventually reach the summit. We continue over to Yr Eifft. The star back along two little used bridleways. Finally we skirt the slopes of Moel Arthur before returning to the start. Dogs welcome.
Grade Mod/Mountain Grid Ref: SJ 139 668
Length 7 miles Ascent: 1,400ft
Leader Ron Meet Point: Holywell
Tel 01352 715 723 Meet Time: 9.30(H)
07967 513 628
Thurs 2nd Jan 2020 Coastal path – Barkby Beach to Talacre Walk Start: 10.00
A bracing winters walk along the coastal path from the car park at Barkby Beach (LL19 7HS) (Parking charges apply) along the paths through the dunes and along the beach to the lighthouse at Talacre. Depending on weather conditions this walk can be shortened to 5 miles on the day. Dogs are welcome.
Grade Easy Grid Ref: See post code
Length 7.4 miles Ascent: Minimal
Leader(s) Gill & Jane Meet point: Holywell
Telephone 07871 0338024 Meet Time: 9.15
01352 713972
Sun 5th Jan Brynford Common Walk Start 10 30
A gentle walk to blow away the Festive Season Blues. Starting from Brynford Cross Roads this is a ramble largely on the Common. Dogs welcome. (Post Code CH8 8AG)
Grade Easy Grid Ref: SJ 178 746
Length about 6 miles Ascent: less than 300 ft
Leader(s) Ron Meet point: Brynford Cross Roads
Telephone 01352 715723 Meet Time 10 20
07967 513268
Sun 12th Jan Pincyn Llys Walk Start 10 00
The walk starts from Forest Car Park and Viewpoint on the B5105 beyond Clawdd Newydd, The walk follows forest tracks and footpaths to the summit of Pincyn Llys the highest point in the Glocaenog. There are no stiles on this walk Forest. The leader will be at Holywell and Northop. Dogs welcome.
Grade Moderate Grid Ref: SJ 055 520
Length 8 miles Ascent: 800ft
Leader(s) Ron Meet point: Holywell/Northop
Telephone 01352 715723 Meet Time: 9.00/ 9.15
07967 513268
Sat 18th Jan Willaston Walk Start: 10.15
Starting from the car park at Hadlow Station we walk into Willaston and onto Willaston Mill. We then head along the Wirral Way returning to Willaston from where we follow a 4 mile route on the other side of the village. If weather conditions are poor the walk can be stopped after 5 miles.
Grade Moderate Grid Ref: SJ 330 773
Length 9 miles Ascent: Minimal
Leader Maureen Meet Point: Holywell/Northhop
Telephone 01352 761018 Meet Time: 9.15(H)/9.30(N)
Sun 26th Jan Gop circular Walk Start: 09.00
Meet at Trelawnyd High St. car park, behind church, first turning on right after passing the Crown Inn, when approaching from Holywell direction. Dogs welcome.
Grade Easy/Mod Grid Ref: SJ 0907 7985
Length 8.5 miles Ascent: 1,721ft.
Leader Mel Meet Point: Trelawnyd High St. Car Park
Telephone 07834 824665 Meet Time: 8.45
Sun 2nd Feb 2020 Foothills of the Clwydians Walk Start: 10.00
We walk across fields to Llanbedr DC then explore the old church of St Peters, now a ruin, but with lovely views over the vale. We then climb slightly to the lower slopes of the Clwydian hills and head north to the hamlet of Hirwaen and return to Ruthin along the Afon Clwyd. Please note that Janet will be at the craft centre.
Grade Easy Grid Ref: SJ 125 585
Length 6.5 miles Ascent: 643ft.
Leader Janet Meet Point: Car Park, Ruthin Craft Centre
Telephone 01745 890453 Meet Time: 9.50
07423 829682
Wed 5th Feb Thurstaston Common & Arrowe Park Walk Start: 10.30
This is a pleasant winter walk through pasture land, a country park and finishing with a stroll across the lowland heath of Thurstaston common before a gentle climb over Thurstaston Hill. This should offer some fine views, weather permitting, over the coast and beyond. Refreshments available afterwards in the Cottage Loaf pub. Dogs welcome.
Grade Easy Grid Ref: SJ 245 844
Length 5.5 miles Ascent: 250ft.
Leader(s) June & George Meet points: Holywell/ Northop
Telephone 01352 840809 Meet Time: 9.30(H)/9.45(N)
Sun 9th Feb Nant y Plwm Waterfalls & Caves Walk Start: 10.00
Park in the car park behind the toilets in Llansannan. We will follow the Afon Aled north east for a few kilometres over a bridge and onto a bridleway. We then divert south for a short distance to seek out our first waterfall and the caves. From here we head north west towards Llanfair Talhearn. The rest of the walk follows a southerly direction along the Nant Barrog river which takes us past a series of waterfalls near to Llansannan. Dogs are welcome. Toni will be at Holywell.
Grade Mod/Mountain Grid Ref: SH 933 658
Length 9.5 miles/15.5kms Ascent: 1,770ft/540m
Leader Toni Meet Points: Northop/Holywell
Telephone 07767 323649 Meet Times: 9.00(N)/9.15(H)
Sat 15th Feb ODP & NWP Walk Start: 10.00
This walk takes in parts of the Offa’s Dyke and the North Wales Paths. Park in the Offas’s Dyke Path Car Park at the start of Gwaenysgor Hill in Prestatyn and we walk along the Offa’s Dyke path to Rhuallt. Return along the road for 250m then along the forest track* to Cwm on to Dyserth and back to Prestatyn along the North Wales Path. This follows a disused railway track and we leave this to go through Bishops Wood back to the start. There are some short but steep ascents and descents on the ODP. Dogs welcome.
Grade Moderate Grid Ref: SJ 072 821
Length 11 miles/17.6kms Ascent: 984ft/300m
Leader Vaughan Meet Points: Northop/Holywell
Telephone 01745 857365 Meet Times: 9.00(N)/9.15(H)
07739 151650
Sat 22nd Feb Circuit of the Clwydians Walk Start: 10.00
Starting from the Clwyd Gate we skirt the flanks of Moel Gyw and Moel Llanfair. Over Moel y Plas, loop over Fron-heulog and on to Graigfechan. Return past Sinet and Plas y Nant woods. Scenic throughout with good views. Good paths and tracks and some lanes. Dogs very welcome.
Grade Mod/Mountain Grid Ref: SJ 164 582 (Clwyd Gate)
Length 11 miles Ascent: 2,200ft
Leader Peter Meet Points: Holywell/Northop
Telephone 01352 716886 Meet Times: 9.15(H)/9.30(N)
Sun 1st March 2020 The Sandstone Ridge Walk Start: 10.15
Starting at the Peckforton Poacher pub car park, on the A534, we walk up into the woods across Bulkeley Hill. From here we turn first east and then south on the Sandstone Trail. We traverse Rawhead and following the Trail around the contour of the escarpment should be offered some fine views across Merseyside and N Wales, weather permitting. Having walked over Maidens Castle we circle around the open heathland to finish the walk across arable land. Refreshments are available in the pub afterwards. Dogs are welcome.
Grade Mod/Mountain Grid Ref: SJ 525 545
Length 9 miles Ascent: 1,800ft.
Leader George Meet Points: Holywell/Northop
Telephone 01352 840809 Meet Time: 9.15(H)/9.30(N)
07478 223246
Wed 4th March
Ffrith y Garregwen
Walk Start: 10.00
Starting from Caerwys
Square this walk goes towards Caerwys Hall and Plymouth Copse. We then cross
Ffrith y Garregwen. The return is via Marian Prysiau. Lunch will be at a local
pub or café. Dogs Welcome (Please park carefully.)
Grade
Easy
Grid Ref: SJ
Length
4.5 miles
Ascent: 200ft
Leader(s)
Ron
Meet points: Caerwys
Telephone
01352 715723
Meet Time 09 50
07967 513268
Sun 8th March Cilcain and Surrounding Area Walk Start 10 30
Park on the roadside at Cefn just north of the villgage. A circular walk we start by going through Coed Du woods then making our way through where the leader grew up and down through Garreg Boeth and on through an old disused quarry and on through Ty Isaf then up a green lane that was reputed to of been used as a feeder route to join the drovers, we then continue on through Gors Farm and on to the village of Cilcain where beverages can be taken if requested, we then continue down narrow lanes to return to the start. (Post Code CH7 5HR)
Grade Easy/Moderate Grid Ref: SJ 186 665
Length 6.5 miles Ascent: 500ft
Leader Eric Meet Point: Holywell
Telephone 01352 711648 Meet Time: 10 00
Sat 14th March YHYD I Glan – yr Afon Cerdded Tafarn Walk Start: 09.30
Starting from the car park by YHYD (The Stag pub) we ascend Gadlys Lane to Y Wern. Then via fields toward Dolphin and rest at Glan –yr Afon tafarn (pub). Here walkers may enjoy their usual packed lunches or partake of a pub meal. Please let Alison know if you want pub grub, as she’ll contact the owners as a courtesy. After the repast we will descend to the car park with another stop at the Blossoms pub for those wearing their beer goggles. The Blossoms is optional as we’ll be close to The Stag car park and your vehicles.
Grade Easy/Moderate Grid Ref:
Length 6 miles Ascent: 500ft
Leader Alison Meet Point: The Stag car park, Bagillt
Telephone 01352 331064 Meet Time: 9.25
Sun 22nd March
Humps and Bumps
Walk Start 10 15
We explore some lovely
countryside on the Welsh side of the border south of Welshpool with Corndon Hill
(1683 ft) our highest point of the day – a superb viewpoint. We also take in Lan
Fawr and the twin tops of Roundton Hillfort. Not a long walk but with
some short but
steep ascents – the first straight out of
the car park!
Grade Moderate Grid Ref: SO 293 946
Length 6 miles Ascent: 1700ft
Leader John Meet Points: Holywell/Northop
Telephone 01352 757366 Meet Times: 9.00H)/9.15(N)
07954 272561
Sat 28th March Snowdon via Cynghorion and Llechog Walk Start: 10.00
We meet at the bus interchange in Llanberis (there are several car parks close by) and head for the youth hostel and the path to Bwlch Maesgwm. After ascending Moel Cynghorion, we pick up the Snowdon Ranger path to the summit of Snowdon. We then retrace our steps to Bwlch Glas and walk across to Garnedd Ugain and down to Clogwyn station. Keeping to the grassy ridge away from the crowds, we head to Llechog before joining the Llanberis path further down and making our way back to the cars. There are several options to shorten the route and almost all of the walk is on grass or good paths. Dogs welcome.
Grade Strenuous Grid Ref: SH 582 599
Length 19kms Ascent: 1,311m
Leader Margaret Meet Point: Junction 29
Telephone 01352 720477 Meet Time: 9.00
07972 040127
Thurs 2nd April 2020 Babell- Ysgeifiog- Lixwm Walk Start: 10.15
Starting from the the Blend 92 at the Black Lion in Babell we walk towards Lixwm and then onto Ysgeifiog where we head back to Babell passing the lake. Walk made up of fields and quiet lanes. Lunch available at the Black Lion, arrive earlier if you want a drink before the start of the walk.
Grade Easy Grid Ref: 155 734
Length 5 miles Ascent: 300ft
Leader Maureen Meet Point: Babell
Telephone 01352 761018 Meet Time: 10.00
Sun 5th April Hills around Llanfair TH Walk Start: 10.00
We will explore the area to the south of the village with fine views in all directions. It may be possible to explore the open access area of Mynydd Y Gyrt. If this proves to be the case I will amend the details nearer the time. The walk starts from the car park at Llanfair TH. The leader will be at the start.
Grade Moderate Grid Ref: SH 927 702
Length 8 miles Ascent: 1,637ft.
Leader Janet Meet Point: Northop/ Holywell/29
Telephone 01745 890453 Meet Time: 09 00N/H/0920 Jct 29
07423 829682
Sun 12th April Tegg’s Nose and Macclesfield Forest Walk Start 10 15
This walk is on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Starting from Trentabank Reservoir Car Park (Pay) the walk takes us first through the forest and then on to the Tegg’s Nose ridge which is followed to Windy Way. The return is through the National Park to the start. The leader will be at Holywell and Northop. Dogs Welcome (Post Code SK11 0NS)
Grade Moderate Grid Ref: SJ 960 712
Length 7.5 miles Ascent: 1800ft
Leader(s) Ron Meet point: Holywell/Northop
Telephone 01352 715723 Meet Time 08 45/09 00
07967 513268
Sun 19th April Mere Meanders Walk Start: 10.15
This is a pleasant moderate walk following the Ellesmere to Colemere Countryside Heritage Trail via the Llangollen branch of the Shropshire Union canal.
Grade Easy/Moderate Grid Ref: SJ 399 345
Length 7 miles Ascent: Negligible
Leader Flo Meet Point: Northop
Telephone 01244 534445 Meet Time: 9.15
Sat 25th April Eaton, Cotebrook & Little Budworth Walk Start: 10.15
This is a satisfying and varied walk starting from the village of Eaton (CW6 9AZ), proceeding to the summit of Luddington Hill. Then on to the village of Cotebrook, where there is a Shire horse centre. We then carry on to Budworth and walk on the fringes of Oulton Park before returning to Eaton.
Grade Easy/Moderate Grid Ref: SJ 574 632
Length 8 miles Ascent: 300ft.
Leader(s) Sandra & Phil Meet Point: Northop
Telephone 01352 741750 Meet Time: 9.30
Wed 29th April Nantlle Ridge Linear Walk Start: 10.00
A taxi will take us from the car park at Talysarn to Rhyd Ddu and we walk back over the ridge to Talysarn. The taxi is no longer subsidised, however the cost is not much greater than it was when the subsidy was in place. The walk goes over one of the best ridge walks in the British Isles. It involves three steep climbs and some scrambling. A good head for heights is required. Two of the descents are steep and can be slippery. Dogs are welcome. Please contact Vaughan a couple of days before the walk to confirm the taxi arrangement.
Grade Strenuous Grid Ref: SH 488 529 (Talysarn C P)
Length 10miles/16kms Ascent: 3,500ft/1067m
Leader Vaughan Meet Points: Nhop/Hwell/J 29
Telephone 01745 857365 Meet Times: 8.30(N)/8.45(H)/9.00(J29)
07739 151650