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.
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.
Five Days walking along the North Wales Path
Note all these walks can be accessed by public transport
Monday 19th July 09 45
Day 1 - Talybont to Aber
We catch the 09 45 bus from Abergwyngregin to Talybont. From
here follow the North Wales Path (NWP) via Coch William towards Bethesda.
We then turn North East and head for Fedw and follow tracks and paths to go
around the side of the mountains to the falls at Aber. We continue down valley
back to the village of Abergwyngregin.
Distance about 10 miles/16kms
Moderate GR SH 655 727
Leader Ron 01352 715 723 08 45 Brynford Cross Roads
Tuesday 20th July 09 35
Day 2 - Aber to Penmaenmawr
We catch the 09 35 bus from Penmaenmawr to Aber. We walk up
the valley along the Roman Road and follow this above Llanfairfechan. We cross
Llanfairfechan Common below Moelfre to the Stone Circles. From here we return
to Penmaenmawr.
Distance about 9 miles/15kms
Moderate GR SH 719 762
Leader Ron 01352 715 723 08 45 Brynford Cross Roads
Wednesday 21st July 09 50
Day 3 - Penmaenmawr to Conwy
We catch the 09 50 bus from the entrance to Bodlondeb (outside
the Town Walls) to Penmaenmawr. We rejoin the NWP via the Jubilee Path. We
then follow it via Sychnant Pass over Conwy Mountain and down to the Quay
at Conwy.
Distance about 8 miles/13kms
Moderate GR SH 779 726
Leader Ron 01352 715 723 09 00 Brynford Cross Roads
Thursday 22nd July 09 35
Day 4 - Old Colwyn to Kinmel Bay
We catch the 09 35 Bus at Foryd Road Kinmel Bay. After missing
out the boring bit around Deganwy and Llandudno we pick up the path at the
centre of Old Colwyn We then follow the NWP around Llysfaen where we again
leave it to go over the hillside to Abergele and Pensarn. We then follow the
NWP alongside the beach back to Kinmel Bay.
Distance about 9 miles/15kms
Moderate GR SH 868 782
Leader Ron 01352 715 723 08 50 Brynford Cross Roads
Friday 23rd July 10 00
Day 5 - Rhyl to Prestatyn
We catch Bus 18 from Prestatyn Bus Station to Rhyl Bus Station
and walk to the Marine Lake. We then follow the NWP alongside the River Clwyd
to Rhuddlan and then to Dyserth. At Dyserth we leave the NWP and go past Dyserth
Castle to Graig Fawr and pick up the Offa’s Dyke Path for the final
spectacular descent to Prestatyn.
Distance about 11 miles/17kms
Moderate GR SJ 001 806
Leader Ron 01352 715 723 (Marine Lake)
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Sunday 25th July 11 00
Llyn Sarnau
Four forest lakes are the highlights of this walk, which starts
from a car park at Llyn Sarnau high above the Conwy Valley. The lake was built
in the 19th Century to provide water for lead mines. Other lakes are Llyn
Glangors, Llyn Bodgynydd and Llyn Geirionydd.
Distance 6 miles/9.5kms
Moderate GR SH 778 591
Leader Sandra 01352 741750 10 00 Jct 29
Tuesday 27th July 7 pm
Licswm Roundabout
An evening walk from the Crown at Licswm This walk explores
some of the lesser known paths in and around the village.
Distance about 5 miles/8kms
Easy GR SJ 169 714
Leader Elfed 01352 780435
Saturday 31st July 10 00
Capel Garmon and Conwy Valley
The walk starts from the centre of the village and takes us
via the Burial Site to the forest above Betws y Coed. We then follow forest
tracks and paths northwards along the side of the hill. The walk continues
past Tan y Foel to circle Moel Trefiw and return to the start.
Distance about 9 miles/16kms
Moderate GR SH 815 554
Leader Elfed 01352 780435 09 00 Jct 29
Wednesday 4th August 10 00
Summertrees
Two Circular Walks from this café on the Sandstone Trail.
The morning walk will visit the Delamere Forest and the afternoon walk will
be based around Willington. Both walks will be about 4 miles each.
Easy GR SJ 539 673
Leader Maureen 01352 761018 CAFÉ LUNCH
09 30 Northop
Sunday 8th August 10 00
Arenig Fawr
Starting from the informal car park at the Quarry south of
Llyn Celyn this walk takes us first along a lane before picking up the track
to Llyn Arenig Fawr. From here we climb to Castell and then across the ridge
to the summit of Arenig Fawr. The return is via Amnodd Bwll and Cefn Glas
to pick up an old Tramway which is followed back to the start.
Distance about 7.5 miles/12kms
Strenuous GR SH 830 392
Leaders Margo & Dave 01352 740 952 09 00 Northop
Tuesday 10th August 7 pm
Northop and Flint
An evening walk from the village of Northop. We follow footpaths
down towards Oakenholt and return via Flint Mountain and Celyn College.
Distance about 5 miles/8kms
Easy GR SJ 246 683
Leader Maureen 01352 761018
Saturday 14th August 10 00
Clwydian 3 Peaks
We start from the viewpoint car park, signposted as you approach
Cilcain. The terrain is initially relatively easy as we follow tracks and
footpaths to the crossing south of Moel y Parc. Here, we join the Offa's Dyke
Path to traverse Penycloddiau. A brief diversion then takes us to the top
of Moel Arthur before rejoining the ODP and on to Moel Fammau. From the summit,
we return directly to Cilcain.
Distance: 14 miles/22kms
Strenuous GR SJ 168 653
Leaders Barry & Jane 01352 756355
Sunday 15th August 2 pm
Bagillt and the Coast
The walk starts from Holywell Leisure Centre and follows the
path through the Greenfield Valley to Greenfield Dock. We then follow the
Coast Path to Bagillt Dock. We return to Holywell via a Pennant Walk and the
Old Bagillt Road.
Distance about 5.5 miles/9kms
Easy GR SJ 188 756
Leader Ron 01352 715723
Thursday 19th August 10 00
Moel Gyw and Moel y Plas
The walk starts at the car park in the disused quarry north
of Llanarmon on the B5430. From here the route climbs slowly through forest
and then on to open hillside to reach the Offa’s Dyke Path north of
Moel Gyw. From here we follow the Offa’s Dyke Path in a southerly direction
to Moel y Plas. At which point we commence our return to the start via Llanarmon.
Distance about 7.5 miles/12kms
Easy/Moderate GR SJ 188 754
Leader Barry 01352 840204
Saturday 21st August 09 00
Dee Way – A Rail Ramble
We take the train from Flint Station into Chester and walk
back along the newly created Dee Way back to Flint. The walk is flat and on
a good surface. Members can leave the walk at any point and catch a bus back
to Flint.
Distance 12 miles/20 kms
Moderate: Please note length
Leader Maureen 01352 761018
Tuesday 24th August 18 30
Hendre and Cilcain
Starting from the Royal Oak in Hendre this walk will take us to Siamber Wen.
We then follow a path towards the village of Cilcain before returning via
Cefn and Mwynbwll and a short section of the disused railway line.
Distance about 4.5 miles/7kms
Easy GR SJ 188 676
Leader Ron 01352 715723
Saturday 28th August 10 00
Ogwen to Aber
This is a Classic Linear Walk over the Carneddau Ridge. Starting
from Glen Dena the route goes up Pen yr Ole Wen and on to the summits of Carnedd
Llewelyn and Carnedd Dafydd the 2nd and 3rd highest peak in Wales. The route
continues to Foel Fras before descending to Abergwyngregin. This walk involves
over 3,000 feet of ascent and over 4,000 feet of descent.
Distance 10 miles/16kms
To arrange transport please contact the leader before Wednesday
25th
Strenuous GR SH 668 605
Leader Vaughan 01745 857365 09 00 Jct 29
Wednesday 1st September 10 00
Wat’s Dyke Way and Brit
Starting from the village of Northop this walk follows Wat’s
Dyke Way to Moel Gaer at Rhosesmor. We then walk over Halkyn Mountain to the
Brit for lunch. The afternoon walk takes us directly to Northop Green.
Distance about 8 miles/13kms
Easy GR SJ 246 683
Leader Ron 01352 715723 PUB LUNCH
Saturday 4th September 09 45
Llantysilio Mountains
We meet at the Ponderosa Café on the Horseshoe Pass.
From here we take a few cars to Pont Carrog where the walk starts. We ascend
up the mountain paths to Moel Gamelin and Moel Morfydd with scenic views of
the Dee Valley, and continue on to the hospitality of the Ponderosa. Note
this walk contains many ups and downs totalling about 1700 feet.
Distance about 7 Miles/11kms
Moderate Mountain GR SJ 192482
Leaders Don & Liz 01352 780973 09 00 Northop
Sunday 12th September 14 00
Greenfield and Stokyn
This walk starts from Holywell Leisure Centre and takes us
down the Greenfield Valley and to Bryn Celyn. From here we walk to Stokyn
Hall and over the Afon Siandwr. We then walk down and cross over the railway
line to go on to the banks of the River Dee. Here we pick up the newly upgraded
Coast Path to Greenfield Dock. The return to Holywell is via Greenfield Valley
where refreshments maybe available.
Note this walk crosses the Railway Line
Distance about 5.5 miles/9kms
Easy GR SJ 185 565
Leader Peter 01352 716886
Thursday 16th September 10 00
Moel Eilio and Llyn Colwyd
Starting from the B5106 just before the village of Dolgarrog
the route, initially steep, takes us over Moel Eilio towards Llyn Colwyd Reservoir.
The return takes us by Coedty Reservoir where we will have a surprise before
our return to Dolgarrog.
Distance 9 miles/15kms
Grade Moderate Mountain GR SH 769 673
Leader Anne 01244 545988 9.15 Jct 29
Saturday 18th September 10 30
Holyhead Mountain and Coast Path
Meeting at the Lifeboat Station on Newry Beach Holyhead to
walk to the Breakwater Country Park. We follow the Coastal Path to North Stack.
From here we climb Holyhead Mountain. We continue to South Stack and Elin’s
Tower (an RSPB observation point where we should see Choughs). The return
is through the Country Park, Coast Path and Rocky Coast. Parts of this walk
are over rough ground with some short but steep ascents.
Distance 6 miles/9.5 kms
Moderate GR SH 242 833
Leader Bryn 01352 711309 09 00 Jct 29
Also today - Offa’s Dyke Charity Walk.
In aid of British Red Cross & NEWSAR (North East Wales Search & Rescue)
A challenging 26 mile walk from Clwyd Gate to Prestatyn. The aim is to complete
the walk within 12 hours.
Entrance fee £25.00 If you would like to take the challenge, visit www.redcross/events
or contact Gladys on 01745 828338
GMcCrea@redcross.org.uk
Sunday 26th September 10 00
Chirk, ODP and the Ceiriog Valley
The walk starts from Chirk Railway Station Car Park. Initially
we follow the Llangollen Canal and then pick up the Offa’s Dyke Path
to cross over to the Ceiriog Valley to return to the start.
Distance about 8 miles/13kms
Moderate GR SJ 284377
Leader Janet 01745 890453 09 00 Northop
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Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd October
Ironbridge Weekend
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Wednesday 6th October 10 00
Around Maeshafn
Starting from the Plymog lay-by just south of Llanferres, we head towards
the limestone cliffs of Bryn Alyn before contouring around the quarry and
reaching Maeshafn. There is a short climb over Moel Findeg and descent to
Gwernymyndd for lunch at The Rainbow. The return in the afternoon is approximately
3.5 miles through similar terrain.
Distance about 7.5 miles/12kms
Easy GR SJ 187 598
Leader Barry & Jane 01352 756355 PUB LUNCH
Saturday 9th October 09 45
Snowdon Horseshoe
We meet at Llyn Padarn Car Park in order to catch the Sherpa
Bus to Pen y Pass. This walk is the Classic Snowdon Horseshoe and includes
Crib Goch, the Summit of Snowdon and Llechwedd. We return from Penypass to
Llyn Padarn Car Park by bus.
A “good head for heights” is required for Crib Goch.
A total ascent of over 3,000 feet.
Distance about 6 miles/10kms
Strenuous GR SH 577 605
Leader Vaughan 01745 857365 08 30 Jct 29
Sunday 10th October 2 pm
Pantasaph and Brynford
This walk takes us from the Leisure Centre via Pen y Bryn to
Brynford. From here we walk across the Common and around the Golf Course to
Pantasaph before returning to the start.
Distance about 5.5 miles/9kms
Easy GR SJ 185 565
Leader Toni 01352 715580
Saturday 16th October 10 15
Siabod from Dolwyddelan
Starting from the War Memorial at Dolwyddelan this walk approaches the iconic
peak of Moel Siabod from the South. Starting off gently through the woods
we arrive at Llyn y Foel. From here there is an easy scramble along the South
Western Ridge. The reward is the summit of the most viewed mountain in Snowdonia.
The return route goes south from the summit to Dolwyddelan Castle and back
to the start.
The walk involves a total ascent of about 2,600 feet.
Distance 7 miles/11kms
Strenuous GR SH 736 522
Leader Margaret 01352 720477 09 00 Jct 29
Thursday 21st October 10 00
Lloc and Whitford
Starting from the Rock Inn in Lloc this morning walk takes
us to Penygelli Woods before going down to the village of Whitford. The return
is via Saith Ffynnon.
Distance about 5 miles/8kms
Easy GR SJ 144 766
Chris & Arthur 01352 711022 Pub Lunch Available
Sunday 24th October 10 00
Upper Ceiriog Trail & the Ceiriog Valley
Commencing with a steep ascent along a green lane, the walk
leaves the village of Llanarmon D C to explore the hills above the village
and the relatively unspoiled Ceiriog Valley. After the initial climb the route
descends to Rhyd Caledwynt and then crosses the Afon Teirw to Pandy. We continue
along the valley passing Pont y Meibion, home to the 17th century poet Huw
Morus (known as Eos Ceiriog – the nightingale of Ceiriog, for his poems
supporting Charles 1st), on the return to the start.
Distance 9.5 miles/15 km
Moderate Mountain GR SJ 157 328
Leader: Roy 01244 534445 09.00 Northop
Saturday 30th October 10 30
Rowen to Conwy
We catch the 19A bus from Conwy Station to Rowen. The walk
starts by going through the village uphill past the Youth Hostel and on to
the summit of Talyfan. Here we pick up the ridge path over the Common to the
Sychnant Pass. From here we follow the North Wales Path over Conwy Mountain
back to the start.
Distance about 9 miles/15kms
Strenuous GR SH 754 745
Ron 01352 715 723 09 30 Brynford Cross Roads
Y Garn Team Photo