2008 Programme of Walks:-
Disclaimer:-
The descriptions of the walks are for guidance only. Distances
and indications to height are only estimates and are believed to be correct
at the time of publication. The grading of walks is also subjective. The leader
reserves the right to amend walks in the light of further information. If in
any doubt as to the suitability of the walk, please contact the leader a few
days beforehand.
Participants should remember that there is an element of risk on any walk, and
every care should be taken at all times. Participation in walks is at your own
risk.
Note
For further information on any of the walks, including starting
places and car sharing arrangements, please contact the leader of that walk
or the club secretary, preferably a few days in advance.
Y Garn Team Photo
Car Sharing - Caerwys Turn Off
Car Parking is again not available on the waste land
at the Travellers Rest. For this programme we are using the link road at Junction
29 - the Rhuallt turn-off. It is more convenient for us after the walk.
Sunday 14th December |
Christleton |
10.00 |
Starting from The Green in Christleton, this walk follows
good paths along fields and a towpath. Pipeworks, previously encountered on this
route, should not cause a detour this year.
Grade: Easy 8 miles/12.8km Northop Car
Park 09.15
Leader: Maureen 01352 761018
Saturday 20th December |
Halkyn Mountain & Moel
Ffagnallt |
10.00 |
Starting from the Cross Roads at Brynford we follow the broad
Halkyn Mountain Ridge to Moel y Gaer. The return is via Moel Ffagnallt, and Pwll
Melyn.
Grade: Moderate 10 miles/16km
Leader: Ron 01352 715723
Friday 26th December |
Bells, Castle & Buffalo |
11.00 |
A relaxing Boxing Day ramble, starting from the Blue Bell
in Halkyn. Following footpaths on the lower slopes of Halkyn Mountain we return
to the pub where the traditional chip-butty lunch will be available.
Grade: Easy about 4 miles/6.4km
Leader: Jean C 01352 752649
Sunday 28th December |
Moel Llys-y-Coed and Moel
Dywyll |
10.00 |
From the Moel Arthur car park we immediately ascend the Offa’s
Dyke path to Meol Llys-y-Coed. The rest of the walk uses old drover’s roads
and excellent footpaths. We will visit two minor tops on the main Clwydian ridge
and also Moel Famau returning to the start via Cilcain.
Grade: Moderate 8 miles/12.8 km
Leaders: Toni & Jean H 01352 715580 & 01352 780671
Saturday 3rd January |
Offa’s Dyke & North
Wales Path |
10.00 |
Our first walk of the New Year starts from a small car park*
on Prestatyn Hillside. From the Car Park we follow the Offa’s Dyke Path
to Cwm. We then follow paths to Dyserth and return via the North Wales Path along
a disused railway line. The walk uses good paths and does have some short fairly
steep climbs. *To minimise the number of cars please park at the Nova Car
Park and share cars to the start
Grade: Moderate 9 miles/14.4km Caerwys
Turn Off 09.15
Leader: Vaughan 01745 857365
Wednesday 7th January |
Cilcain |
10.00 |
A figure of eight ramble starting from the White Horse in
Cilcain. The network of footpaths in this area allows further exploration of nooks
and crannies, heights and depths.
morning & afternoon route and distance can be adjusted to suit the weather.
Grade: Easy about 8 miles/12.8km
Leaders: Dave & Margo 01352 740 952
Sunday 11th January |
Llanferres, Maeshafn &
Loggerheads |
10.00 |
From the Lay-by on the A494 we walk through the woods to Maeshafn
and on to Loggerheads. We then follow the leete path to Cilcain walking along
the other side of the valley back to Llanferres.
Grade: Moderate 8 miles/12.8km
Leader: Bob 01244 349838
Saturday 17th January |
Llwytmor and Foel Fras |
09.30 |
Starting from the Car Park in Abergwyngregin we walk up the
valley to the forest. Following forest tracks up on to Llwytmor Bach, we have
a short climb to the broad ridge over Llwytmor to Foel Fras on the Carneddau Ridge.
The return is via Drum and Dyffryn Anafon. The route is mostly along good forest
tracks but some of it is across rough open country.
Grade: Strenuous 8 miles/12.8km - about 3,200 feet of
ascent Caerwys Turn Off 08.30
Leader: Ron 01352 715723
Thursday 22nd January |
In Search of a Hill Fort |
11.00 |
Starting from the Red Lion car park in Rhosesmor this is a
varied walk that follows paths and tracks across pasture and through woodland
eventually leading onto the open area of Halkyn Mountain. The return will include
the option to walk over or around Moel y Gaer.
Grade: Easy 5 miles/8km
Leader: Barry 01352 840204
Sunday 25th January |
Snowdrop Walk |
10.00 |
Starting from the top car park at Shire Hall, we make our
way to Gwysaney Hall, where there are fine views. We descend to Mynachlog, and
cross over a section of Wat’s Dyke into The Green at Northop. We return
over the Golf Course and an ancient bridleway alongside Soughton Hall, into Sychdyn.
Grade: Easy 5.5 miles/8.8km
Leader: Jean C 01352 752649
Saturday 31st January |
Y Ddau Fwlch |
09.30 |
We meet at the Car Park on the lake at Llanberis*. The walk
starts from Pont Bethania Car Park* in Nant Gwynant and goes through two passes
on the shoulders of Snowdon. First we follow the Watkin Path to Cwm Llan (before
the Gladstone Stone) and then through Bwlch Cwm Llan towards Rhyd Ddu. We then
climb up to Bwlch Maesgwm before descending to Llanberis.
Grade: Strenuous about 11 miles/ 17.6km - total ascent
of 2900 ft. Caerwys Turn Off 08.30
Leader: Vaughan 01745 857365 * Please phone the leader early January
to confirm taxi arrangements for this linear walk.
Wednesday 4th February |
Penyball & Llwyn Ifor |
10.00 |
The walk starts from the Greenfield Heritage Park, Visitor
Centre and follows the old railway line to Holywell. After crossing through the
town we climb up to Pen y Bryn and the Pet’s Cemetery. We then cross over
Pen y Ball to Grange Quarries taking footpaths through Carmel Woods to the Halfway
House for a pub lunch. In the afternoon we go across the fields to Llwyn Ifor
and take the bridleway to the Hen Dafarn and then follow the Coast Path back to
Greenfield.
Morning walk is about 5 miles and the afternoon about 3.5
(If you would wish to join the walk without the climb
then this can be arranged. Contact the leader for details.)
Grade: Easy 8.5 miles/13.6km
Leader: Ron 01352 715723
Sunday 8th February |
Aber Falls and Moel Wnion |
10.00 |
Starting from the bottom car park just past the Aber Falls
Hotel in Abergwyngregyn the walk takes us up to the waterfall. It continues crossing
below the waterfall to meet the North Wales Path, climbing to skirt Moel Wnion
then descending the hill to return to the start.
Grade: Moderate Mountain 8.5miles/13.6km
Caerwys Turn Off 09.00
Leader: Roy 01244 534445
Saturday 14th February |
Pen Llithrig y Wrach |
09.45 |
A walk over the two south-eastern outliers of the Carneddau.
Starting from the car park situated behind the shops in Capel Curig this route
offers a fine short section of ridge walking with superb views of the Glyderau
and Carneddau in clear conditions.
Grade: Strenuous 8.5 miles/13.6km
Caerwys Turn Off 09.00
Leader: Bob 01244 349838
Thursday 19th February |
Parkgate and the Wirral Way |
10.00 |
Starting from the Old Baths car park North Parade, this gentle
walk takes us along the old sea wall giving fine views across the Dee Estuary
towards the hills of Wales. The route goes inland crossing the golf course to
follow a disused railway line and bridlepath onto the Wirral Way. We return along
Parkgate’s Parade where lunch can be arranged.
Grade: Easy 4 miles/6.4km Northop Car
Park 09.30
Leader: Jean 01352 752649
Sunday 22nd February |
Pantasaph Racecourse |
13.30 |
Meeting in Somerfield Car Park, Holywell, this afternoon walk
takes us up to Pen y Ball onto Brynford Common and across the old racecourse
returning to Holywell.
Grade: Easy 6 miles/9.6km
Leader: Maureen 01352 761018
23rd February – 5th March
Club Holiday - Rambling in La Gomera
Saturday 28th February |
Moel Gasyth |
10.00 |
The walk starts from the large lay by just outside Denbigh
on the Bylchau and Pentrefoelas Road A543 on the outskirts of Denbigh. It goes
via paths, tracks and lanes to this hill near Nantglyn which overlooks Denbigh
giving great views on a clear day. The route crosses fields and goes through woodlands
and visits the site of Dr Johnson’s Cottage.
Grade: Easy 7miles/11.2 km
Leader: Janet 01745 890453
Sunday 8th March |
Nant y Ffrith |
13.30 |
Starting from the Cross Keys in Llanfynydd we walk along undulating
terrain with superb views, rolling farmland and peaceful forest. A well known
local beauty spot. Optional Sunday lunch* before the walk if you fancy. *
Please phone Sandra to confirm lunch 3 to 4 days beforehand.
Grade: Moderate 5 miles/8km
Leader: Sandra 01352 741750
Wednesday 11th March |
Annual Fox Hunt |
10.00 |
Starting from the centre of Ysceifiog we search for about
5 miles in the morning, followed by lunch. Afterwards we will continue walking
for approximately 3 miles.
Grade: Easy 8 miles/12.8km
Leader: Elfed 01352 780435
Saturday 14th March |
Mynydd Mawr from Rhyd Ddu |
10.00 |
From the car park at Rhyd Ddu we walk to the summit of Mynydd
Mawr initially through a pine forest and then a grassy ridge via Foel Rudd. The
descent is down pathless heather slopes to Llyn Cwellyn and returns along a forest
track.
Grade: Strenuous 6.5 miles/10.4km
Caerwys Turn Off 09.00
Leader: Bob 01244 349838
Thursday 19th March |
Around Trelawnyd |
10.00 |
A pleasant walk starting from the village Car Park following
the Clwydian Way from Trelawnyd through fields and a wood to join a lane where
we head north west. We then walk along a bridlepath which drops down to a stream,
then climbs up to the edge of the village. An ascent of the Gop is an optional
extra if time permits - before or after lunch. Subject to demand a pub lunch
could be available at the Crown Inn
Grade: Easy 4.5 miles/7.2km
Leaders: Helen & Ian 01745 571823
Sunday 22nd March |
Druid's Circle and Jubilee
Walk |
10.30 |
This walk offers panoramic sea and mountain views. Park by
the side of the road at Capelulo. An initial climb up Fairy Glen circles south
of Foel Lus. The path continues westward to the stone circles above Penmaenmawr.
The return initially drops down to Penmaenmawr before climbing to the Jubilee
Walk.
Grade: Moderate Mountain 7 miles/11.2kms
Caerwys Turn Off 09.30
Leader: Barry 01352 756355
Friday 27th - 30th March Club Weekend away (details in December)
Wednesday 1st April |
Moel y Gaer and Alun Valley |
10.00 |
Starting from the Coed y Felin Nature Reserve at Hendre this
walk takes us via Lygan Uchaf to Moel y Gaer at Rhosesmor. From here we follow
paths and lanes to Rhydymwyn for a pub lunch. The return is via Hesp Alyn and
Cefn. About 5 miles before lunch and 3 afterwards.
Grade: Easy 8 miles/12.8km Brynford
Cross Roads 09.30
Leader: Ron 01352 715723
Sunday 5th April |
Llanrwst to Tal y Cafn |
10.30 |
For this linear walk we take a bus from Tal y Cafn to Llanrwst
and walk back above the Conwy valley. This walk takes in Cadair Ifan Goich, Llyn
Siberi and offers impressive views of Snowdonia.
Grade: Easy 8.5 miles/13.6km Caerwys
Turn Off 9 00 Park in lay-by on A470 (200 yds beyond Tal y Cafn Hotel
- opposite side)
Leader: Elfed 01352 780435
Saturday 11th April |
Clwydian Explorer |
09.30 |
Starting from the lay by in Llangwyfan the walk takes us up
on to Penycloddiau to follow the Offa’s Dyke Path over Moel Arthur and Moel
Llys y Coed to Moel Famau. We then take a path down the Vale of Clwyd side of
the Range to contour round back to the start. There are three short steep climbs.
Grade: Moderate Mountain 10 miles/16km
Brynford Cross Roads 09.00
Leader: Ron 01352 715723
Thursday 16th April |
Waun y Llyn |
10.00 |
Starting from the village of Llanfynydd this walk takes us
towards Hope Mountain. Following a lane to Waun y Llyn Country Park we walk across
this open country down to the village of Coed Talon. We return to Llanfynydd along
the disused railway line now converted into a bridleway. There is an optional
pub lunch at the end of this walk.
Grade: Easy 5 miles/8km Brynford Cross
Roads 09.15
Leader: Ron 01352 715723
Sunday 19th April |
Horseshoe Pass |
10.00 |
The ascents on this walk are gentle and the route does not
take in any of the summits in the area but contours round them. The walk at first
explores the area around the Horseshoe Pass with excellent views of the Eglwyseg
escarpment and the Vale of Llangollen. After visiting some quarries the route
takes us over Llantisilio Mountain with (weather permitting) good panoramic views
of Snowdonia. From here we join our return path along the lower slopes of Llantisilio
Mountain. Parking across the road from the Ponderosa.
Grade: Easy / Moderate 7miles/11.2km
Northop Car Park 09.00
Leader: Barry 01352 840 204
Saturday 25th April |
Cwm Eigiau |
10.00 |
We park at the end of the road out of Tal-y-Bont that leads
towards Llyn Eigiau. The route takes us along the side of the lake and then up
to Carnedd Llywelyn. Returning from the summit, we follow the ridge towards Foel
Grach before descending to pass between Llyn Dulyn and Melynllyn and back to the
start.
Grade: Strenuous 9 miles/14.4km - total ascent: 2300 ft
Caerwys Turn Off 09.00
Leader: Margaret 01352 20477
Tuesday 28th April |
Dyserth Explorer |
18.30 |
We meet at the Waterfall in Dyserth village. The choice for
our first evening walk will depend on climatic conditions prevailing on the day.
The leader has explored a variety of routes, which may include the limestone crags,
superb coastal views, an old rail track, and ancient woodland.
Grade: Easy about 4 miles/6.4km
Leader: Jean A 01745 570589
Sunday 3rd May |
Ladybrook Valley |
10.00 |
Leaving our cars at Abney Hall, Cheadle, we take a taxi* to
Lyme Park to the start a linear waterside trail. The source of this ‘fickle’
brook is the moorland of the Peak District, where it is called Bollinhurst Brook.
Its name changes to Norbury Brook, Lady Brook and Micker Brook along the section
we follow. Along the way we will catch glimpses of Poynton Lake, Macclesfield
Canal, Bramall Hall and Abney Hall. *transport must be confirmed please
ring the leader before 17th April
Grade: Moderate 10 miles/16km Northop
08.30
Leader: Bob 01745 890453
Wednesday 6th May |
Pantymwyn & Gwernaffield
|
10.00 |
Starting from the Crown Inn Pantymwyn, we explore the quiet
lanes and footpaths in an area that give us extensive views of the Clwydian Hills
and surrounding countryside. The morning walk, of 4.5 miles, will take us over
Devil’s Bridge. The afternoon walk of about 3.5 miles, takes us towards
Cadole, giving us views over the Dee Estuary.
Grade: Easy 8miles/12.8km
Leader: Jean C 01352 752649
Saturday 9th May |
The Llyn Cwmstradllyn Horseshoe |
10.00 |
This walk has a gentle start by the lake and then the route
climbs to Moel-ddu. After a short descent, it’s up to Bryn Banog and on
to the summit of Moel Hebog. From here the return route follows an easy descent
down the ridge and back towards the lake.
Grade: Strenuous 8 miles/12.8km - total ascent: 3100 ft
Caerwys Turn Off 08.30
Leader: Margaret 01352 720477
Tuesday 12th May |
Around Hawarden |
18.30 |
This evening walk commences from the Tinkersdale car park
in the historic village of Hawarden. The route passes through the village, crosses
the golf course and climbs past Oaks Farm to Dobshill. The walk continues into
the Warren passing Cherry Orchard Farm returning to Tinkersdale and Hawarden Park
the estate of the famous Gladstone family.
Grade: Easy 5 miles/8km
Leader: Flo 01244 534445
Sunday 17th May |
Cornist & Flint Mountain |
10.00 |
A springtime walk starting at Northop taking us up the hills
to Cornist, where there are with fine views towards the Wirral. We return along
the Dee Estuary, through Flint Mountain back to Northop.
Grade: Easy 8 miles/12.8km Northop
Car Park 10.00
Leader: Maureen 01352 761018
Thursday 21st May |
Llanelidan |
14.00 |
A delightful circuit from this picturesque village through
parkland and across wooded hills. Park on the road in Llanelidan village or by
the village hall.
Grade: Easy 5 miles/8km Mold, Somerfield Car
Park 13.15
Leader: Win 01244 816933
Saturday 23rd May |
Glyder Fawr to Foel Goch |
10.00 |
Starting from the Car Park at Llyn Ogwen, we walk up to Llyn
Bochlwyd and then ascend the steep ridge of Y Gribin and across to Glyder Fawr.
The route then descends to Llyn y Cwn and up to Y Garn and along to the summit
of Foel-goch. The path then goes down past Llyn Idwal back to the start.
Grade: Strenuous 7 miles/11.2km - total ascent: 3400 ft
Caerwys Turn Off 09.00
Leader: Margaret 01352 720477