Y Garn Team Photo2011 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.
Notes
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.
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.
Y Garn Team Photo
Car Sharing
The car parks for car sharing are now the Public Car Park adjacent to Holywell Community Hospital and Northop Village Car Park. Junction 29 is also available as indicated in the programme. If you have difficulty or it is inconvenient to get to one of these meeting points please contact the Leader of the Walk a couple of days before.
AUTUMN 2011 PROGRAMME
Sunday 2nd October 2011 Glyn Ceiriog and Vivod Mountain 10 00
Starting from the car park in Glyn Ceiriog this varied walk goes through woodland, passing the site of old disused slate quarries. It then climbs onto heather moorland on the shoulder of Vivod mountain with extensive views of the surrounding hills and the Cheshire plain. The route then swings around Y Foel onto lanes down to Finger farm to pick up the Llwybr Ceiriog trail before heading east to return to Glyn Ceiriog.
Grade |
Mod/Mountain |
Grid Ref |
SJ 202377 |
Length |
9½ miles |
Ascent |
Not known |
Leader |
Roy |
Meet Point |
Theatr Clwyd |
Telephone |
01244 534445 |
Meet Time |
09:00 |
Wednesday 5th October 2011 Llwyn Ifor and Penyball 10 00
The walk starts from Holywell Leisure Centre and goes down into Greenfield Valley, From here we cross over to Llwyn Ifor. We them cross the Golf Course on our way to lunch at the Rock Lloc. After lunch we walk through Pantasaph and over Penyball back to Holywell.
Grade |
Easy Pub Lunch |
Grid Ref |
SJ185757 |
Length |
8.5 miles |
Ascent |
500 ft |
Leader |
Ron |
Meet Point |
Holywell Leisure Centre |
Telephone |
01352 715723 |
Meet Time |
10:00 |
Saturday 8th October 2011 Bishops Castle 09 00
Bishop’s Castle up to Mainstone taking in part of Offa’s Dyke. Taking in a short stretch of the Kerry Ridgeway, the oldest route in the Country. This walk should provide some spectacular scenery.
Grade |
Strenuous |
Grid Ref |
322 888 |
Length |
11 miles |
Ascent |
1950 feet |
Leader |
Sue & Eric |
Meet Point |
Theatr Clwyd, Mold |
Telephone |
01352 711648 |
Meet Time |
07:30 |
Sunday 16th October 2011 Pwll Melyn and Licswm 10 00
The walk starts from the Cattle Grid on the Licswm Road from Rhesycae. We walk across Halkyn Mountain to the Windmill and then follow the ridge towards Brynford. We then cross over to Calcoed Hall and pick up a path that leads to the village of Ysceifiog. This is the old route between Holywell and Ysceifiog. Stone Stiles on this route have recently been restored. From Ysceifiog we walk to Ffynnon y Cyf and via the Graig to return to the start.
Grade |
Easy |
Grid Ref |
SJ183710 |
Length |
9 miles |
Ascent |
300 ft |
Leader |
Ron |
Meet Point |
Waen Rhesycae* |
Telephone |
01352 715723 |
Meet Time |
10:00 |
*Cattle Grid on the Licswm Road from Rhesycae
Friday 21st to Monday 24th October 2011 Club Weekend Details Later
Sunday 30th October 2011 Dee Bore Walk 10 20
This walk is timed to try and catch a High Spring Tide on the River Dee. The state of the Bore however depends upon various other factors. Park at the layby at Golftyn Lane Kelsterton to catch the 11A bus to Saltney. We then walk down to the river and follow it to Connah’s Quay. With the exception of climbing up and over a couple of railway bridges this is a level walk. Note the bus leaves Holywell at 09:30 and the leader hopes to be on it!
Grade |
Easy |
Grid Ref |
SJ 369 647 |
Length |
7 miles |
Ascent |
20 ft |
Leader |
Ron |
Meet Point |
Kelsterton SJ 279 706 |
Telephone |
01352 715723 |
Meet Time |
09:45 |
Wednesday November 2nd 2011 |
Whitford Roundabout |
Walk Start |
10 am |
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The walk starts by walking towards Trelogan and then up to Maen Achwyfan. From this mysterious monument we walk to the equally mysterious Tower at Garreg. From here we walk to Lloc or Carmel for lunch. The return in the afternoon will depend on where we have lunch. |
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Grade |
Easy |
Grid Ref |
SJ 146 781 |
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Length |
8 miles / 13 km |
Ascent |
400ft / 125m |
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Leader |
Ron |
Meet Point |
Whitford Village Centre |
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Telephone |
01352 715 723 |
Meet Time |
10 am |
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Saturday November 5th 2011 |
ODP and NWP |
Walk Start |
10 am |
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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 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. |
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Grade |
Moderate |
Grid Ref |
SJ 072 821 |
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Length |
9 miles / 14.5 km |
Ascent |
984ft / 300m |
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Leader |
Vaughan |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01745 857 365 |
Meet Time |
9.15 |
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Sunday November 13th 2011 |
Bunbury and Beeston |
Walk Start |
09 45 |
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Starting from one of Cheshires most attractive villages, this most splendid of walks takes us along quiet lanes, field paths and a lovely section of the Shropshire Union Canal.The beginning of the walk is dominated by the two castles perched high on the Sandstone Ridge: Beeston and Peckforton. |
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Grade |
Easy |
Grid Ref |
SJ 569 581 |
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Length |
7 miles / |
Ascent |
Not given |
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Leader |
Sandra and Win |
Meet Point |
Northop Village C P |
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Telephone |
01352741750 or 01244816933 |
Meet Time |
09:00 |
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Saturday November 19th 2011 |
Aber Falls |
Walk Start |
10 am |
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Starting at Aber Falls car park we follow a path to the Aber Falls. We then follow the North Wales Path for approx 3 km, and then head north before returning to the start. |
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Grade |
Moderate Mtn |
Grid Ref |
SH 663 718 |
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Length |
6 miles / 10km |
Ascent |
1200ft / 365.7m |
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Leader |
Rob & Jolantha |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01352 735 677 |
Meet Time |
09:00 (Jct 29 09 10) |
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Sunday November 27th 2011 |
Trelawnyd and Cwm |
Walk Start |
10 am |
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Exploring paths between Trelawnyd and Cwm including Moel Hiraddug. Essentially easy but with some gradients around Cwm. |
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Grade |
Easy |
Grid Ref |
SJ 092 698 |
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Length |
8 miles / 13 km |
Ascent |
Not given |
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Leader |
Chris & Arthur |
Meet Point |
Trelawnyd Village Car Park |
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Telephone |
01352 711 022 |
Meet Time |
10:00 |
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Saturday December 3rd 2011 |
Loggerheads, Moel Famau, Moel Dywyll Circular |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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Park by the Flintshire boundary on the road above Loggerheads. The route includes one steep section in the climb up Moel Famau. The ODP takes us along the ridge to Moel Dywyll before we descend to Cilcain. A scenic walk around the Clwydian foothills takes us back to the start. |
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Grade |
Mod Mtn |
Grid Ref |
SH 203 626 |
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Length |
10 miles / 16 km |
Ascent |
1476ft / 450 m |
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Leader |
Barry & Jane |
Meet Point |
Loggerheads |
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Telephone |
01352 756 355 |
Meet Time |
10:00 |
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Wednesday December 7th 2011 |
Nant y Fflint |
Walk Start |
10 am |
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The walk starts by following the Swinchard Brook to the Hospital and then across the Golf Course to join Wat’s Dyke Way which we follow up on to Halkyn Mountain and to the Britannia for lunch. After lunch we follow a more direct route back to the start. |
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Grade |
Easy |
Grid Ref |
SJ 242 730 |
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Length |
8 miles / 13 km approx |
Ascent |
500ft / 152m approx |
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Leader |
Ron |
Meet Point |
Flint Leisure Centre |
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Telephone |
01352 715 723 |
Meet Time |
10:00 |
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Sunday December 11th 2011 |
Clywedog Reservoir and Foel Uchaf |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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Starting from the centre of the village of Cyfylliog this figure of eight walk follows the Mynydd Hiraethog path along the attractive Clywedog and Concwest valleys before rising steadily to reach the Clywedog reservoir in the forest. The return route follows a bridleway past the hill called Bryn Ocyn then returns to the Concwest valley before crossing Foel Uchaf and descending back to the Clywedog valley. |
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Grade |
Moderate Mtn |
Grid Ref |
SJ 060 578 |
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Length |
9 miles / 14.5 km |
Ascent |
1246ft / 380m |
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Leader |
Toni |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01352 715 580 |
Meet Time |
09 00 |
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Saturday December 17th 2011 |
Moel y Parc from Bodfari |
Walk Start |
09 30 |
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The walk starts by following footpaths on the Northern side of the Afon Chwiler. We then cross over the A541 and follow footpaths towards Moel y Parc. After reaching the summit we follow the ridge path to the summit of the Hill Fort of Penycloddiau. The return is by footpath down towards Llangwyfan to pick up the Clwydian Way back to the start. |
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Grade |
Mod Mtn |
Grid Ref |
SJ 092 701 |
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Length |
9 miles / 14.5 km (approx) |
Ascent |
1700 ft / 518m approx |
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Leader |
Ron |
Meet Point |
Bodfari Church Car Park |
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Telephone |
01352 715 723 |
Meet Time |
09 30 |
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Monday December 26th 2011 |
The Chip Buttie Walk |
Walk Start |
11:00 |
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A relaxing Boxing Day ramble around Ysceifiog. The trail will end at The Fox, Ysceifiog for the traditional chip butties. |
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Grade |
Easy |
Grid Ref |
SJ151754 |
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Length |
4mile/6km |
Ascent |
Not given |
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Leader |
Elfed |
Meet Point |
Ysceifiog |
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Telephone |
01352 780 435 |
Meet Time |
11.00 am |
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Wednesday December 28th 2011 |
Bro Aled Explorer |
Walk Start |
09:45 |
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The walk starts from the Village Centre and takes us in a North Westerly direction to Plas yn Cornel Rhyd yr Einen. After visiting the view point of Cefn-treflech the walk turns south east towards the Afon Aled. We then cross over the river to the viewpoint of Cae’r Groes and to the head of this small valley at Arllwyd. We then walk down to Pont Rhyd yr Arian and follow the new Pilgrims Way back to the start. |
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Grade |
Mod |
Grid Ref |
SH 933 658 |
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Length |
10miles / 16km (approx) |
Ascent |
900 ft / 274m approx |
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Leader |
Ron |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01352 715 723 |
Meet Time |
09:00 |
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Monday January 2nd 2012 |
Circular walk from Rhosesmor taking in Moel Y Gaer hillfort |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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This walk is largely on Halkyn Common. From the Start Point we walk to the wonderful viewpoint at the Moel Y Gaer Hillfort. We then walk across to farmland and woodland before returning over the Common back to the start. |
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Grade |
Easy |
Grid Ref |
SJ 209 698 |
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Length |
7 miles / 11 km |
Ascent |
Not given |
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Leader |
Janet |
Meet Point |
Layby on B5123, Rhosesmor to Halkyn Rd, N. of Rhos Helyg School |
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Telephone |
01745 890453 |
Meet Time |
10:00 |
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Wednesday January 4th 2012 |
Bagillt to Flint |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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Starting from the carpark in the centre of Bagillt, the walk goes to Flint via Gadlys and Cornist. Lunch is at the Mill Tavern. Return is via the coastal path.
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Grade |
Pub Lunch |
Grid Ref |
SJ 220 753 |
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Length |
8miles/13km |
Ascent |
Not given |
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Leader |
Maureen |
Meet Point |
Car Park Centre of Bagillt |
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Telephone |
01352 716 018 |
Meet Time |
10:00 |
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Saturday January 7th 2012 Annual Dinner
Sunday January 8th 2012 |
Llanfair Talhaearn Circular |
Walk Start |
11:00 |
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Park at the car park just over the bridge on the right at Llanfair TH. We will walk through the town and south towards Dolpenanner and then onto Moel Unben giving views towards Snowdonia. We will walk around Ffrith Bedwyn then back towards Llanfair TH along the valley following the course of Nant Barrog. Bring a packed Lunch. |
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Grade |
Moderate |
Grid Ref |
SH 927 703 |
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Length |
7 miles / 11.5 km |
Ascent |
820ft / 250m |
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Leader |
Toni |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01352 715 580 |
Meet Time |
10 :30 |
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Saturday January 14th 2012 |
Moel Siabod |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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Starting from the lay-by on A5 between Betws y Coed and Capel Curig (just before Pont Cyfyng). This walk begins with an easy path that rises gently to Llyn y Foel and then we climb more steeply up a rocky ridge to the summit of Moel Siabod. The return route descends towards Llynnau Mymbyr with the final part following alongside the river. |
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Grade |
Strenuous |
Grid Ref |
SH 734 572 |
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Length |
6.5 miles / 10.5 km |
Ascent |
2500 ft / 762 m |
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Leader |
Margaret D-K |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01352 720477 or 07905163971 |
Meet Time |
09:00 (Jct 29 09 10) |
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Sunday January 22nd 2012 |
Overton |
Walk Start |
09 45 |
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Starting from the car park behind the Church the walk takes us along the banks of the River Dee near to Erbistock. |
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Grade |
Moderate |
Grid Ref |
SJ 373417 |
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Length |
9 miles / 14.5 km |
Ascent |
Not given |
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Leader |
Maureen |
Meet Point |
Northop Village Car Park |
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Telephone |
01352 761 018 |
Meet Time |
09:00 |
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Saturday January 28th 2012 |
Carnedd y Cribau |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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From Roman Bridge station, this walk crosses the Afon Lledr then ascends the rocky ridge of Y Cribau for outstanding views of the Snowdon Horseshoe. On the return we pass the remote twin lakes of Diwaunydd which reside below the flank of Moel Siabod. |
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Grade |
Moderate Mtn |
Grid Ref |
SH 713 514 |
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Length |
8 miles / 13 km |
Ascent |
1378ft / 420m |
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Leader |
Toni |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01352 715580 |
Meet Time |
08:45 (Jct 29 08:55) |
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Wednesday February 1st 2012 |
Licswm and Rhesycae |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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The walk starts from the Chapel in Rhesycae. We walk on to the Foel before crossing over to the Rhofft. We then follow paths through to Licswm for lunch. The return is via Pwll Melyn and Halkyn Mountain. |
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Grade |
Pub Lunch |
Grid Ref |
SJ 187 708 |
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Length |
8 miles / 13 km |
Ascent |
300ft/90 metres |
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Leader |
Ron |
Meet Point |
Rhesycae Chapel |
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Telephone |
01352 715 723 |
Meet Time |
10.00 |
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Sunday February 5th 2012 |
Moel Maenefa |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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The walk starts by following a footpath and bridleway to Marian Mills where we pick up the Offa’s Dyke Path. This is followed through the hamlet of Marian to Rhuallt and Tremeichion. In Tremeichion we pick up the newly created Pilgrims Way and follow it over the summit of Moel Maenefa. We continue along this new route passing Bryngwyn back to the start. |
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Grade |
Mod |
Grid Ref |
SJ 090 798 |
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Length |
9 miles / 14.4 km(approx) |
Ascent |
500 ft / 152m approx |
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Leader |
Ron |
Meet Point |
Trelawnyd Car Park |
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Telephone |
01352 715 723 |
Meet Time |
10:00 |
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Saturday February 11th 2012 |
Peak District: The Goyt Valley |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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This walk takes in the best of the Goyt Valley, a popular resort for the citizens of Stockport and the towns west of the Peak District. |
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Grade |
Moderate Mtn |
Grid Ref |
SK 012 748 |
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Length |
6 miles / 9.65 kilometres |
Ascent |
1834ft / 559m |
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Leader |
Sue & Eric |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01352 711 648 |
Meet Time |
09:00 |
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Saturday February 18th 2012 |
Moel Eilio and Llyn Colwyd |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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Starting from the B5106 near to the church in Dolgarrog, we will ascend steeply alongside the pipeline. The route will pass around Moel Eilio and on to Llyn Cowlyd then head north west to Llyn Eigiau. From there we head back along a bridleway to Coedty reservoir and then down alongside the Afon Porth - llwyd to Dolgarrog. |
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Grade |
Moderate Mtn |
Grid Ref |
SH 769 673 |
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Length |
11 miles /18 km |
Ascent |
1640ft / 500m |
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Leader |
Toni |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01352 715 580 |
Meet Time |
09:00 (Jct 29 09:10) |
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Sunday February 19th 2012 |
Northop |
Walk Start |
14:00 |
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Starting from the Northop Village car park we will follow a circular route of the village following local bridleways and footpaths.
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Grade |
Easy Afternoon walk |
Grid Ref |
SJ 244 684 |
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Length |
5 miles / 8 km |
Ascent |
Not given |
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Leader |
Maureen |
Meet Point |
Northop Village Car Park |
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Telephone |
01352 761 018 |
Meet Time |
14:00 |
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Sunday February 26th 2012 |
Above Helsby and Frodsham |
Walk Start |
10:30 |
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Attractive woodland walking with some modest climbs and good views across the Dee Estuary.
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Grade |
Moderate |
Grid Ref |
SJ 491 749 |
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Length |
7 miles / 11.km |
Ascent |
Not given |
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Leader |
George & June |
Meet Point |
Northop Village Car Park |
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Telephone |
01352 840 809 |
Meet Time |
10:00 |
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Sunday March 4th 2012 |
Pickmere |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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The walk starts from the Mere at Pickmere and goes on to Great Budworth and Arley Green before returning to the start. |
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Grade |
Easy/Moderate |
Grid Ref |
SJ 686 771 |
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Length |
9.5 miles / 15.5 km |
Ascent |
Not given |
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Leader |
Maureen |
Meet Point |
Northop Village Car Park |
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Telephone |
01352 761 018 |
Meet Time |
09:00 |
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Wednesday March 7th 2012 |
The Fox Hunt |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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Starting from the centre of Ysceifiog we search for about four 4 miles before lunch. Afterwards we continue for a further two miles. |
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Grade |
Pub Lunch |
Grid Ref |
SJ 151 754 |
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Length |
6 miles / 10 km |
Ascent |
Not given |
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Leader |
Elfed |
Meet Point |
Ysceifiog |
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Telephone |
01352 780 435 |
Meet Time |
10:00 |
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Saturday March 10th 2012 |
Snowdon from Nant Gwynant |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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Starting from Pont Bethania Car Park in Nant Gwynant, we follow the Watkin Path to the summit of Snowdon. The return is along the South Ridge to Bwlch Cwm Llan and then back down to the lower part of the Watkin Path. The walk has some steep sections and a little exposure in places. |
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Grade |
Strenuous |
Grid Ref |
SH 628 507 |
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Length |
6 miles / 9.6 km |
Ascent |
3800 ft / 1158 m |
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Leader |
Margaret D-K |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01352 720 477 or |
Meet Time |
08:45 (Jct 29 08:55) |
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Sunday March 11th 2012 |
Sandstone Ridge Cheshire |
Walk Start |
09 45 |
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A beautiful stroll along a section of wooded sandstone ridge – delectable views of the cheshire plain and back to Wales from the plunging escarpment after the high point at Rawhead. (227m) Return through fields and lanes, and a final small hill, before refreshment in the Pheasant Inn where a drink can be taken on the terrace or inside this most welcoming hostelry. Interesting geology, local folklore, and extensive vistas. |
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Grade |
Easy |
Grid Ref |
SJ 523565 |
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Length |
6.5 miles / 10.4 km |
Ascent |
500ft / 152m |
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Leader |
Pete |
Meet Point |
Northop Village Car Park |
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Telephone |
01352 716 886 |
Meet Time |
09:00 |
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Sunday March 18th 2012 |
East of Holywell |
Walk Start |
14 00 |
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This walk starts from Holywell Community Hospital and explores the countryside between Holywell and Bagillt giving good views of the Dee estuary. |
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Grade |
Easy |
Grid Ref |
SJ 189 755 |
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Length |
5 miles / 8 km |
Ascent |
328ft / 100m |
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Leader |
Toni |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01352 715 580 |
Meet Time |
14:00 |
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Saturday March 24th 2012 |
A Circuit from Llanarmon |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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We climb to the ODP at the Garreg Lwyd above Llanarmon and follow it north past the Clwyd Gate inn before descending to Llanferres. Recrossing the A 494, we head for the picturesque village of Maeshafn before climbing Bryn Alyn limestone escarpment and returning to the start.
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Grade |
Moderate Mtn |
Grid Ref |
SH 190 561 |
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Length |
10 miles / 16 km |
Ascent |
1312ft / 400m |
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Leader |
Barry & Jane |
Meet Point |
Llanarmon yn Ial |
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Telephone |
01352 756 355 |
Meet Time |
10:00 |
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Sunday April 1st 2012 |
Peak District: Shutlingsloe |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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Shutlingsloe once dubbed ‘the Matterhorn of the Peak’, although this may be something of an exaggeration, this shapely ridge which pokes its craggy, crooked summit above the conifers of Macclesfield Forest is one of the few real peaks worthy of the name in the Peak District. This pleasant walk also takes in the charming village of Wildboarclough. |
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Grade |
Moderate Mtn |
Grid Ref |
SJ 961 711 |
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Length |
6 miles / 10km |
Ascent |
1660ft / 506m |
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Leader |
Sue & Eric |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01352 711648 |
Meet Time |
08:45 |
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Wednesday April 4th 2012 |
Summer Trees |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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Starting from ‘Summertrees Cafe’ on the Sandstone Trail the day will consist of two circular walks taking in Delamere Forest and parts of the Sandstone Trail. |
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Grade |
Cafe Lunch |
Grid Ref |
539674 |
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Length |
8 miles / 13 km |
Ascent |
Not given |
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Leader |
Maureen |
Meet Point |
Northop Village car park |
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Telephone |
01352 751 018 |
Meet Time |
09:15 |
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Saturday April 7th 2012 |
Moel Gyw , Llanfair and Plas |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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Starting from the Pistyll Gwyn quarry situated on the B5430 about one mile north of Llanarmon-yn-Ial, this route takes in some of the lesser known summits in the Clwydian Range. We will be walking on the Offa’s Dyke path alongside Moel Gyw then continue past Moel Llanfair and Moel y Plas. We will make our way to Llanarmon passing Llyn Gweryd then return to the quarry. |
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Grade |
Moderate |
Grid Ref |
SJ 189 573 |
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Length |
7.5 miles / 12 km |
Ascent |
984ft / 300m |
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Leader |
Toni |
Meet Point |
Pistyll Gwyn Quarry, near Llanarmon-yn-lal |
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Telephone |
01352 715 580 |
Meet Time |
10:00 |
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Saturday April 14th 2012 |
Creigiau Gleision and Pen Llithrig y Wrach |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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Starting from the car park behind Joe Brown’s shop in Capel Curig this walk takes us onto a quiet section of the Carneddau, which has fine views over to the main ridge of the Carneddau. |
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Grade |
Strenuous |
Grid Ref |
SH720582 |
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Length |
8 miles / 12.8 km |
Ascent |
3000ft / 915m |
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Leader |
Roy |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01244 534 445 |
Meet Time |
08:45 (Jct 29 08:55) |
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Sunday April 15th 2012 |
Sandy Way and Whitegate |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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This walk which takes in the historic value Royal Abbey is one of Cheshire’s finest seasonal circuits. The walk travels through ancient woods and crosses Vale Royal Golf Course following a wooded dismantled railway track leading to Whitegate Way. |
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Grade |
Moderate |
Grid Ref |
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Length |
10 miles / 16 km |
Ascent |
Not given |
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Leader |
Sandy & Win |
Meet Point |
Northop Village car park |
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Telephone |
01352741750 or 01244816933 |
Meet Time |
09:00 |
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Saturday April 21st 2012 |
Llansannan to Llangernyw |
Walk Start |
09:45 |
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This walk follows the Pilgrims Way from Llansannan via Gwytherin to Llangernyw. Initially the route is along up the valley of the Afon Aled. It then crosses Common Land before dropping down to Gwytherin. From here we climb out on to a low ridge at Ffrith Uchaf before dropping down to the hamlet of Pandy Tudur. We then cross the A 548 to a a very pleasant footpath which takes us alongside a stream past Hafodunos to Llangernyw. The return to Llansannan is by bus. |
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Grade |
Moderate |
Grid Ref |
SH 933 658 |
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Length |
14 miles / 22 km |
Ascent |
800 ft / 244m approx |
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Leader |
Ron |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01352 715 723 |
Meet Time |
09:00 |
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Tuesday April 24th 2012 |
Anne's Walk |
Walk Start |
18:30 |
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This walk combines parts of two of Anne’s Walks. Starting from the Centre of Caerwys we follow a footpath past Caerwys Hall towards Marian Ffrith. We then cross over through Coed y Garreg to join Anne’s walk at Hendy to bring us back to the start. |
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Grade |
Easy |
Grid Ref |
SJ 128 729 |
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Length |
5 miles/ 8 km |
Ascent |
<200ft / 61m |
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Leader |
Kay |
Meet Point |
Centre of Caerwys |
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Telephone |
01352 711 01 |
Meet Time |
18 30 |
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Sunday April 29th 2012 |
Gwilym's Berwyn Walk |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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To the north-east of the Arans, and outside the National Park lie the Berwyns, a short ridge of scalloped peaks which are the culmination of a large area of moorland. |
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Grade |
Strenuous |
Grid Ref |
073295 |
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Length |
5.5 miles/ 9km |
Ascent |
2100ft / 650m |
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Leader |
Sue & Eric |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01352 711 648 |
Meet Time |
08:30 |
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Wednesday May 2nd 2012 |
Gwysaney and Bluebells |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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A single circuit from the Glasfryn pub. We take paths through the Gwysaney estate to view the best of the bluebells before continuing on to Northop. The return is via the golf course and Sychdyn village for lunch at the pub. |
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Grade |
Pub Lunch |
Grid Ref |
SH 239 652 |
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Length |
6 Miles / 10 km |
Ascent |
164ft / 50m |
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Leader |
Barry & Jane |
Meet Point |
Glasfryn Car Park |
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Telephone |
01352 756 355 |
Meet Time |
10:00 |
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Saturday May 5th 2012 |
Nantlle Ridge Circular |
Walk Start |
10:15 |
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We meet at Holywell Community Hospital then drive to the car park at Talysarn. A taxi will take us from the Car Park at Talysarn to Rhyd Ddu and we walk over the ridge to Talysarn The taxi will cost for 1-4 people £5 flat flare, 5 or more people just £1 each. |
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Grade |
Strenuous |
Grid Ref |
SH 488 529 |
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Length |
10 miles / 16 km |
Ascent |
3500ft / 1067m |
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Leader |
Vaughan |
Meet Point |
Holywell Community Hospital |
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Telephone |
01745 857 365 or |
Meet Time |
08:45 (Jct 29 08:55) |
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Sunday May 13th 2012 |
Stiperstones |
Walk Start |
10:00 |
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A walk on the wild side in west Shropshire - in a landscape reminiscent of the Dartmoor tors. As well as the summit of Stiperstones (1758 ft) we'll take in such gems as the Devil's Chair, Manstone Rock and Cranberry Rock on the three mile main ridge - as well as Stiperstones village and Snailbeach in search of well earned refreshment. |
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Grade |
Moderate Mtn |
Grid Ref |
369976 |
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Length |
10 miles / 16 km |
Ascent |
1750ft / 535m |
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Leader |
John |
Meet Point |
Northop Village Car Park |
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Telephone |
01352757366 or 07954272561 |
Meet Time |
08:30 |
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Thursday May 17th 2012 |
Wepre Park |
Walk Start |
19:00 |
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A walk around Wepre Park and Ewloe castle |
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Grade |
Easy |
Grid Ref |
SJ 295 684 |
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Length |
3.5 miles / 5.5 kms |
Ascent |
Not given |
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Leader |
George & June |
Meet Point |
Car park south of Wepre Drive signposted Wepre Park |
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Telephone |
01352 840 809 |
Meet Time |
19:00 |
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