Holywell Ramblers new programme

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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.

Day & Date	Walk title	Grade & Distance	Leader & Tel No.	Car Share Location & Time
Thurs Dec 4th	Llwyn Ifor and The Kennals	Easy 5miles	Ron 07967513268
Sun 7^th Dec	Northop Gwasaney Sychdyn	Moderate 6.5miles	Maureen 07763926625
Wed10^th Dec	Gwersyllt/Penyffordd linear	Moderate 7miles	John HJ 07746 717792
Sat 13^th Dec	Nannerch	Moderate 7 miles	Stuart 07486368574	Northop 09.20 H/well 09.30
Thurs 18^th Dec	Gresford/Borras circular	Easy 6 miles	John HJ 07746 717792
Sun 21^st Dec	Clwydian Foothills	Moderate 7 miles	Stuart 07486368574	Northop 09.15 H/well 09.30
Sat 27^th Dec
Sun 4^th Jan	Derwen area	Easy 5.5miles	Janet 07423829682	Holywell 9.00
Thurs 8^th Jan	Garregwen	Easy 5miles	Ron 07967513268
Thurs 15^th Jan	Penyffordd/Drury circular	Easy 6 miles	John HJ 07746 717792
Sun 18th Jan	Circular - Tafarn y Gelyn	Moderate 6.5 miles	Marie 0786046396
Thurs 22^nd Jan	Llansannan	Moderate 7.5 miles	Stuart 07486368574	Northop 08.50 H/well 09.00
Sat 24th Jan	Snowdrops - Llangollen	Easy/mod 6.5 miles	Miriam 07392512750
Thurs 29^th Jan	Rhes y Cae Two Quarries Circular	Easy 5.5 miles	Phil Edwards 07914820286	Rhes Y Cae 09.50

Sun 21st Dec	Clwydian Foothills	Walk Start Time: 10.00
A countryside walk starting from School Lane at Nannerch. The route is Gelli, Penbedw, Bryn Ffynnon, Pen y Bryn, Chapel House and Waen Dymarch. Possibly some boggy areas if ground is wet. The steady ascent will suit most walkers.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 167 695; W3W clustered.button.bedrooms
Length: 7 miles		Ascent: 1300ft
Leader: Stuart		Meet Point: Nannerch
Tel No: 07486368574		Meet Time: 09.50

Sun 4^th Jan	Derwen area	Walk Start Time: 10.00
Starting from the CP on the edge of Clocaenog Forest we head downhill towards Derwen with its medieval church. We then pass the Ffynnon Sara as we return to the start.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ 055 521
Length: 5.5miles		Ascent: 810 feet
Leader: Janet		Meet Point: B5105 1.8mls after Clawdd-Newydd
Tel No: 07423829682		Meet Time: 9.50

Thurs 8th Jan	Garregwen	Walk Start Time: 10.45
Starting from the Church at Caerwys. This walk takes us north of the town to Garregwen. The return is via Tynyffynon. Largely on good footpaths and bridleways. Note the later start time. This walk will be followed by an optional lunch at On the Corner. Dogs welcome on the walk.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ 126 728
Length: 5. 0 miles		Ascent: 250 ft
Leader: Ron		Meet Point: Caerwys Church
Tel No: 07967 513 268		Meet Time: 10 30

Thurs 15th Jan	Penyffordd/Drury circular	Walk Start Time: 10.00
The walk starts from the Memorial Institute car park in Penyffordd. The walk will take us to Drury via a series of footpaths, lanes and roads to a bridge over the A55. The route then continues to the edge of Bilberry wood and then back to Penyffordd. An optional lunch can be had at Jemoleys cafe in Penyffordd after the walk. The meals will need to be pre ordered and the menu will be circulated via WhatsApp a week before the walk so members can message me with their meal choices.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ 30371 61890
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 300 ft
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: CP,Penyffordd Memorial Institute CH4 0JZ
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet Time: 9.50

Sun 18th Jan	Circular fromTafarn y Gelyn	Walk Start Time: 10.00
Take Moel Famau turn from the Mold to Ruthin Road at Tafarn y Gelyn. Almost immediately keep to the dead end track to the left. Some parking ( so car share a good idea ) at the end or park on road in the village. Meet up together by the small village cottages. Numerous stiles ( 16 ish !! ) 2 short sections on quiet lanes but the rest on good footpaths and fields. About half a kilometre on the Loggerheads path plus a circuit of Frith mountain. 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 189 617
Length: 6.5 miles		Ascent: 1100 ft
Leader: Marie Edwards		Meet Point: Tafarn y Gelyn
Tel No: 0786046396		Meet Time: 9.50 am

Thurs 22nd Jan	Llansannan	Walk Start Time 10:00
A circular walk starting at Llansannan. The route - Rhydeidion, Nant Melai, Tan y Foel, Foel Lwyd, Cleiriach, Acrau
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SH 933 658; W3W printout.alive.unwound
Length: 7.5 miles		Ascent: 1250 ft
Leader: Stuart		Meet Point: Llansannan
Tel No: 07486 368574		Meet Time: 09.50

Sat 24^th Jan	In search of Snowdrops	Walk Start Time: 10.00
An easy/moderate walk from the Wharf CP in Llangollen. We follow the towpath to Horshoe Falls and Llantysilio church. We then follow the lower slopes of Coed Hyrdd towards Eliseg’s pillar. Crossing the road we meander through the caravan park. Ascending steps we follow footpaths and farm tracks back to the towpath and to the start. Dogs should 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: SK 221 430
Length: 6.5 miles		Ascent: 430 ft
Leader: Miriam		Meet Point: Llangollen Health Centre
Tel No: 07392512750		Meet Time: 10.00

Thurs 29th Jan	2 Quarries Circular from Rhes y Cae	Walk Start Time:10.00
Take the Lixwm Road from Rhosesmor –At Rhes y Cae parking is on a grassed area on the right side between 2 chapels just past a turn into the village.( reverse instructions coming from Lixwm ) A circular walk on undulating ground around 2 quarries with great views all around, passing lime kilns on route. Good footpaths and no stiles. Sheep about so -- Dogs should be kept on a short lead at all times and all dog mess to be picked up wherever it is.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ 187 708
Length: 5.5 miles		Ascent: 400ft
Leader: Phil Edwards		Meet Point: Rhes y Cae
Tel No: 07914820286		Meet Time: 9.50

Day & Date	Walk title	Grade & Distance	Leader & Tel No.	Car Share Location & Time
Sun 1^st Feb	Ddol circular	Mod 6.7 mls	Stuart 07486368574
Wed 4^th Feb	Hawarden/Penyfordd	Mod 8 mls	Jo 07765553211
Sun 8^th Feb	Pantasaph and Brynford	Easy 6 mls	Ron 07967 513 268
Thurs12th Feb	Moel Arthur,Penycloddiau	Mod 8 mls	Janet 07423829682
Sun 15^th Feb	Moel Siabod	Strenuous: 14.6 km/ 9 mls	Sue 07885821881
Wed 18^th Feb	Bryn Alyn circular	Mod/mountain 8 mls	George 07308613331
Sat 21^st Feb	The Clwydians	Mod 10km/6mls	Toni 07767 323649
Thurs 26th Feb	Pontcycyllte	Easy 5 mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Sat 28^th Feb	Moel Ffarna	Strenuous 8.5 mls	George 07308613331
Thurs 5th Mar	New Brighton, Sychdyn	Easy 5.5 mls	Ron 07967 513 268
Sat 7^th Mar	Berth Ddu	Mod 6.5 mls	Stuart 07486368574
Thurs 12^th Mar	Gresford, Borras	Easy 6 mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Sun 15th Mar	Llandegla circuit	Easy/mod 6 mls	Marie 07986046396
Wed 18^th Mar	Henllan	Mod 8 mls	Stuart 07486368574
Sat 21^st Mar	Ruabon circular	Mod 7 mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Thurs 26th Mar	Gronant	Easy 4 mls	Maureen 07763926625
Sat 28th Mar	Betws to Trefriw	Mod 7 mls	Janet 07423829682

Day and Date	Walk Title	Grade and Distance	Leader and Tel No	Car share location and time
^Thurs2^nd April	Through the Clwydians	Easy/mod. 6 mls	Ron 07967 513 268
Sat 4^th April	AGM Halkyn Village Hall
Thurs 9^th April	Clwyedog Trail - linear	Mod 7 mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Sun 12^th April	Clwydian Foothills	Mod 7 mls	Stuart 07486368574
Thurs 16th April	Crafnant	Easy 5 mls	Maureen 07763926625
Sat 18^th April	Conwy	Mod. 6-7 mls	Peter 07845196726
Wed 22^nd April	Drum	Strenuous 9mls	George 07308613331
Sun 26^th April	Groes	Mod 9.5 mls	Janet 07423829682
Thurs 30^th April	Holt circular	Easy 5 mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Sat 2^nd May	Neston and Parkgate	Easy 6 mls	Ron 07967 513 268
Thurs 7^th May	Gobowen/Poachers	Easy 5.5mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Sun 10^th May	Sychnant Pass	Mod 7 mls	Marie 07986046396 Phil 07914820286
Thurs 14^th May	Gwaenysgor	Easy/mod 6 mls	Ron 07967 513 268
Sat 16^th May	Priest’s path/Pilgrims Way	Mod 6 mls	Ron 07967 513 268
Thurs 21^st May	Worthenbury	Mod 6.7mls	John HJ 07746 717792
Sun 24^th May	Nercwys	Mod 6.5 mls	Stuart 07486368574
Wed 27^th May	Brynford	Mod 6.5 mls	Stuart 07486368574
Sat 30^th May	Whixhall Marina- circular	Mod 6.5mls	John HJ 07746 717792

Holywell Rambling Club walks programme

Feb – March 2026

Sun 1^st Feb	Ddol circular	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description The route is Plas Gwyn, Maes yr Esgob, Bottom Wood, Nant Coed y Mynydd, Moel y Parc, Bryn Eithin. A local walk towards lower Penycloddiau then up to Moel y Parc. Some great views.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: : SJ14329 71040 W3W towel.glad.vandalism
Length: 6.7 mls		Ascent: 1900ft
Leader: Stuart		Meet Point: : Ddol layby on Mold to Denbigh Rd.
Tel No: 07486368574		Meet Time: 9.50am

Wed 4th Feb	Jo Penrith	Walk Start Time: 09.30 am
Description Penyfordd Circular Walk/Bilberry Woods. Followed by lunch at Daleside Garden Centre. This walk begins and ends at Tinkersdale CP in Hawarden. It is a circular route taking us firstly, through the Hawarden Estate onto Bilberry Woods, then in and around the area of Pen-y-ffordd in Flintshire. We progress through fields and eventually skirt the perimeter of Hawarden Golf Course where we return to our starting point. The footpaths are established, and there are around 9 well maintained styles. There are also two busy roads to cross. It could be muddy in places and there is some rough ground. After we return to the car park, there is an option to have lunch at The Daleside Garden Centre. There will be a coffee stop on route, but an early start time is given with a view to an approx 1pm finish time. This will enable us to have lunch at the Daleside Garden Centre in Hawarden (Postcode: CH5 3HF) The garden centre is 5 minutes away by car and has its own car park. No pre-orders for food will be necessary.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ315656 W3W abundance.crumble.original
Length: 8 Miles		Ascent: approx. 600 ft
Leader: Jo Penrith		Meet Point: Tinkersdale Car Park, in Hawarden.
Tel No: 07765553211		Meet Time: 09.20am

Sun Feb 8^th	Pantasaph and Brynford	Walk Start Time: 10 00
Starting from the Home Bargains Car Park (free on Sundays) the route takes us past the White Quarries to Pantasaph. We then cross over to Brynford Common and then back to the start
Grade Easy		Grid Ref: SJ 185 758
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 350ft
Leader: Ron		Meet Point Home Bargains CP
Tel No: 07967 513 268		Meet Time: 09 50

Thurs Feb 12th	Moel Arthur – Penycloddiau circular	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description: A very familiar walk to many club members but worth repeating for the views. We will walk over Moel Arthur and Penycloddiau following the Offa’s Dyke path, then return via the Clwydian Way on the lower slopes of the hills. All good footpaths/bridleways.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 146 657
Length: 8 mls		Ascent: 1600ft
Leader: Janet		Meet Point: Moel Arthur CP
Tel No: 07423829682		Meet Time: 09.50am

Sun 15^th Feb	Moel Siabod from Capel Curig	Walk Start Time: 9:45
Description: The walk starts from across the road from the Car Park to the rear of Joe Brown’s, Capel Curig and is a clockwise circular that takes the walker through forest, fields, alongside the Afon Llugwy before the ascent towards disused quarry workings. Once we attain the bottom of the mountain we will be leaving well trodden track, but rather take a long, but steady ascent to reach the summit of Moel Siabod (we won’t be ascending Daear Ddu on this occasion). From the summit we’ll descend down toward Plas y Brenin and then back through the forestry to return to the car park. Dogs on leads welcome on this walk, but please note that there are several stiles.
Grade: Strenuous		Grid Ref: SH 780 582
Length: 14.63km/ 9 miles		Ascent: 917m/3000ft Descent: 899m/2949ft
Leader: Sue Hibbert		Meet Point: Car Park behind Joe Brown’s, Capel Curig
Tel No: 07885821881		Meet Time: 09:30

Wed Feb 18th	Bryn Alyn circular	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description: The walk starts at disused quarry car park. We take the path along the right hand edge of the quarry to reach the outskirts of Lanerch. We then walk up Bryn Alyn and over to Pant Du. Staying to the right of Burley Hill quarry we enter Maeshafn. Returning through Big Covert woods we rejoin our outward path and return to the cars. Refreshments are available afterwards.
Grade: Mod mountain		Grid Ref: SJ 18879 57426
Length: 8 mls		Ascent: 1684 ft
Leader: George		Meet Point: Pystyll Quarry
Tel No: 07308613331		Meet Time: 9.50am

Sat 21^st Feb	Clwydians	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description: Description: To find the viewpoint parking area in Cilcain take the second turning on the left after the pub (it is signposted). From the parking area we will head in a southerly direction and ascend Moel Famau. We will then follow the Offa’s Dyke path to Moel Llys y Coed and back to the start.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 170 652
Length: 10km/6mls		Ascent: 465m/1525ft
Leader: Toni		Meet Point: Cilcain viewpoint
Tel No: 07767 323649		Meet Time: 09.50 am

Thurs 26^th Feb	Pontcysyllte circular	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description :-This is another opportunity to have a post walk lunch at the Chapel tearoom. This 5 mile walk starts from the Chapel tea room car park (£3 ). The route follows an old railway line, back lanes, track , canal towpaths and across the aqueduct before returning to the car park for an optional lunch in the tearoom. Your meal choices can be ordered in the cafe at 10am before we set out on the walk. The lunch will be at 1pm.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ32790 42324
Length: 5 miles		Ascent: 550 feet
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Car park , Chapel tearoom, Station Road Trevor,LL.20 7TP
Tel No: 0774 717792		Meet Time: 9:50am.

Sat Feb 28th	Moel Ffarna	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description: At 2,060 feet this is the highest point in the AONB and one of my favourite walks. Ample free parking in a lay-by on the A5. After a steep, short first leg we have a long, steady pull up the valley side. Great views across the valley. Reaching open moorland it is then a steady ascent to the summit where, weather permitting, 360 degree views await. An enjoyable walk off the hill on good paths to the village of Glyndyfrdwy and then a short walk beside the A5 back to the cars.
Grade: Mod mountain		Grid Ref: SJ 15703 42469
Length: 8.32 mls		Ascent: 1,742ft
Leader: George		Meet Point: Start
Tel No: 07308613331		Meet Time: 9.50am

Thurs Mar 5^th	New Brighton and Sychdyn	Walk Start Time: 10 00
Starting from the Beaufort Park Hotel we pick up the Wat’s Dyke Way to Bryn y Ball. We then cross the A494 and follow footpaths towards Soughton Hall. The return is via another section of the Wat’s Dyke Way. The walk will finish in time for an optional lunch at the hotel. Dogs welcome
Grade Easy		Grid Ref: SJ 2539 6557
Length: 5.5 miles		Ascent: 200ft
Leader: Ron		Meet Point Beaufort Park CP
Tel No: 07967 513 268		Meet Time: 09 50

Sat 7^th Mar	Berth Ddu Linear	Walk Start Time: 10.00
Description- Park at Love Lane car park in Mold (Parking charges apply). We will board the P and O Lloyd 126 Service at 10.20. Board the bus at Mold Bus Station which will then take us to Berth Ddu. The route is Llety’r Eos, Lygan Uchaf, Ruby, Rhydymwyn, Bellan, Maes Garmon
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ24051 64124 W3W guru.remaking.clocks (Love Lane)
Length: 6.5 miles		Ascent: 330ft.
Leader: Stuart		Meet Point: Mold Bus Station W3W carbon.dumps.burying
Tel No: 07486368574		Meet Time: 10,00 at Love Lane

Thurs 12^th Mar	Gresford/Borras	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description: This is an easy 6 mile circular walk along hidden paths, country lanes and tracks, over a golf course, woodland and meadows. The walk starts from the car park off Lakeside Close in Gresford
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ 348 546
Length: 6 mls		Ascent: 300 ft
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Car Park , Lakeside Close LL12 8PG
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet Time: 09,50am

Sun 15th March	Llandegla Crcuit	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description Park in Llandegla village car park opposite the church – plus roadside if needed. To start we traverse some low level ridges leading to a lane opposite Erw Fawr. A lane to Accre farm leading to a path skirting Moel Waun. Return to Llandegla via Offas Dyke path. 10 stiles and maybe some muddy patches depending on weather conditions .
Grade: Easy / Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 195 525
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 650 ft
Leader: Marie Edwards		Meet Point: Village car park
Tel No: 07986046396		Meet Time: 9.50 am

Wed 18^th Mar	Henllan	Walk Start Time: 10.00
Description- Meet at Llindir Inn car park in Henllan. The route is Plas Coch, Moel Fodiar, Cefn Du, Twysog. A delightful country walk up to Moel Fodiar where there are spectacular views in all direction.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ02268 68064 W3W lately.appealing.fail
Length: 8 miles		Ascent: 1250ft.
Leader: Stuart		Meet Point: Llindir Inn car park
Tel No: 07486368574		Meet Time: 09.50

Sat 21^st March	Ruabon circular	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description:- This circular walk starts in the centre of Ruabon. The walk is largely through fields but there is a 100 yard stretch on the A539 where care needs to be taken as there is no pavement but just a grass verge. There are quite a number of landmarks on this route.
Grade: Moderate		O/S ref SJ 30457 44001. W.3.W.hopeless.alone.presented
Length: 6.5 miles		Ascent: 419 feet
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Car park-Maes-Y-Llan lane Ruabon.
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet Time: 9:50am

Thurs 26^thMar	Gronant to Ffrith	Walk Start Time: 10:15 am
Description: Starting from the free car park in Gronant we follow the coast path through the golf course after visiting the view point. We then follow the path to the Ffriith finishing by the NW Bowls Centre. Optional lunch at the cafe. Return is by bus or walk.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ092837
Length: 4 miles		Ascent: N/A
Leader: Maureen		Meet Point: Gronant (free car park)
Tel No: 07763926625		Meet Time: 10:00 am

Holywell Rambling Club walks programme

April - May 2026

Thurs April 2nd	Yet Another Walk through the Clwyds	Walk Start Time: 10 05
The walk starts from the Church at Llanferres. We then follow bridleways and footpaths to Llanbedr and Ruthin. The return is by bus. Dogs welcome (This walk is accessible from the T8 bus from Ruthin)
Grade Easy/Mod		Grid Ref: SJ 1887 6067
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 800ft
Leader: Ron		Llanferres Church
Tel No: 07967 513 268		Meet Time: 09 55

Sat 4th April AGM Details to follow

Thur 9^th April	Clywedog trail-linear walk	Walk Start Time: 9:40 am in Wrexham bus station-stand 6 to catch the T51 bus.
Description: This walk will start will start in Minera after alighting from the T51 bus. The walk largely follows the course of the Clywedog river. The walk passes through attractive Woodlands and part of Erddig Country Park and finally into Wrexham.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 33697 50540(This is the location of the car park-5 min walk from the Bus Station) The postcode for the car park is LL13 8BG. Charge £3
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 400 feet
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Wrexham bus Station-stand 6
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet Time: 9:40am.

Sun 12^th April	Clwydian Foothills	Walk Start Time: 10.00
Description -Park at School Lane car park in Nannerch. The route is Gelli, Penbedw, Brynffynon, Pen y Bryn, Chapel House, Fron,Waen Dymarch. An interesting walk past the site of Penbedw Hall then onto the area below Penycloddiau.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ16753 69665 W3W clustered.button.bedrooms
Length: 7 miles		Ascent: 1400
Leader: Stuart		Meet Point: School lane, Nannerch
Tel No: 07486368574		Meet Time: 09.50

Thurs 16^th April	Llyn Crafnant	Walk Start Time: 10:15 am
Description Starting from the Forest Enterprises car park (fee payable) we head up the road to the lake. We continue around Mynydd Deulyn lake towards Glyn Geirionydd. After visiting Taliesin monum:ent we head back to the start.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: 757618
Length: 5 miles		Ascent: 500 feet
Leader: Maureen		Meet Point: Forest Enterprises car park
Tel No: 07763926625		Meet Time: 10:00 am

Sat 18^th April	Conwy	Walk Start Time: 10am
Description Meet opposite Aberconwy school. Over the railway bridge and up onto Conwy mountain – splendid views. Up and over the impressive hill fort, then across the Sychnant pass to a further view point at Moel Esgob. Return by field paths. A relaxing hostelry to finish. Dogs very welcome.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SH 775782
Length: 6-7 miles		Ascent: 1200 feet
Leader: Peter Stevenson		Meet Point: Northop 9.10 Holywell 9.10
Tel No: 07845196726		Meet Time: 9.50 am

Wed 22^nd April	Drum	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description: Starting at the CP below Aber Falls we walk up the road. Picking up the N W Path we walk over Blaen y Ddalfa. Then a steady climb on open ground, with wide paths, to the summit of Drum. Making our way down via a fence line we drop into the valley of the Afon Anafon. Walking out along this lovely secluded valley, often populated with wild ponies, we then return to the cars.
Grade: Strenuous		Grid Ref: SH 65996 72174
Length: 9 mls		Ascent: 2,600 ft
Leader: George		Meet Point: Jct 29
Tel No: 07308613331		Meet Time: 9.00am

Sun 26^th April	Groes – Nantglyn – Foel Gasyth	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description: This walk follows lanes and footpaths going to Rhydgaled, Waen, Nantglyn (visiting the famous pulpit tree) and then the highest point of Foel Gasyth with 160 degree views
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 007 647
Length: 9.5 mls		Ascent: 1843 ft
Leader: Janet		Meet Point: Groes – parking on forecourt of old garage, or on road.
Tel No: 07423829682		Meet Time: 9.50am

Thurs 30^th April	Holt circular, cafe lunch	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description This circular walk starts from Green Street car park in Holt. The route will follow field footpaths, riverside paths and quiet back lanes to Crewe -by -Farndon and then making our way back to Holt for a light lunch in a cafe.
Grade Easy		Grid ref SJ 4298 8887 Postcode-LL13 9JF
Length 5mls		Ascent 190 ft
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Car park-Green Street,Holt
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet time: 9.50am

Sat 2^nd May	Parkgate and Neston	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description: Starting from the parking area beyond the Harp Inn Little Neston, this walk takes us across fields to briefly follow the Wirral Way. The walk continues to the Golf Course. The return is via the Coast Path to Parkgate where we will stop for lunch. Here there are cafes and a famous chip shop. (Members can also bring their own packed lunch.) The walk then continues along the Coast Path back to the start.
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: : SJ 289 760
Length: 6 mls		Ascent: 200 ft
Leader: Ron		Meet Point: Harp Inn Little Neston
Tel No: : 07967 513 268		Meet Time: 9.50 am

Thurs 7^th May	Gobowen /Poachers Pocket linear-Pub lunch walk.	Walk Start Time: 10:05am-meet in car park -for 10:15am bus.
Description :- This is an easy stile free walk from Gobowen along quiet back lanes and then along the canal towpath. After the walk lunch can had in the Poachers Pocket .
Grade: Easy		Grid Ref: SJ 29840 36815. Postcode LL14 5DG
Length: 5.25 miles		Ascent: 100 feet
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Car park of Poachers Pocket
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet Time: 10:05am.

Sun 10^th May	Sychnant Pass	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description Starting in the Sychnant Pass near Conwy. A mix of up and down stony tracks and paths. We pass Craigyfed, Llyn y Wrach and Cefn Maen Amor. Returning along the North Wales Path.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref:, 755 769
Length: 7 miles		Ascent: 1350 feet
Leader: Marie and Phil Edwards		Meet Point: 2^nd of 2 small signposted car parks on the left after the lane to the Lodge ( coming from Conwy )
Tel No: 07986046396 07914820286		Meet Time: 9.50am

Thurs 14^th May	Gwaenysgor and Y Gop	Walk Start Time: 09.30am
Starting from the Eagle and Child the walk takes us past St Elmo’s Summer House toward Llanasa. We then cross over to Y Gop and then follow the Millenium Trail back to the pub for an optional lunch. This walk contains about 8 stiles.
Grade Easy/Mod		Grid Ref: SJ 0751 8110
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 800ft
Leader: Ron		Eagle and Child Gwaenysgor
Tel No: 07967 513 268		Meet Time: 09 20

Sat May 16th	Priests and Pilgrims	Walk Start Time: 10.15am
From Abergwyngregin we catch the bus to Llandygai and then another bus to Bethesda. In Bethesda we pick up the former Priest’s Path which ran from Nant Peris to Abergwyngregin. This is followed out of the town and on to Llanllechid Common. We then cross over to the North Wales Pilgrims Way which is followed until it crosses and rejoins the Priests Path which is then followed down to Abergwyngregin. Here we will be able to visit Caffi’r Felin and can sample Aziz Cakes and wonderful coffee
Grade Moderate		Grid Ref SH 623 667
Length: 6 miles		Ascent: 950ft
Leader: Ron		Meet Aber C P and Bus Stop
Tel No: 07967 513 268		Meet Time: Northop/Holywell 08 45 Jct29 09.00am

Thurs 21^st May	Worthenbury/Threapwood circular	Walk Start Time: 10.00am-from by Church.
Description: Description This is a borderland walk from Worthenbury church to Threapwood over fields tracks and quiet country lanes. The terrain is fairly flat with only around 200 feet of ascent. We should see buzzards and pheasants on this walk.
Grade: Easy/moderate		Grid Ref: Grid Ref: What 3 words:- reseller, stuffing,nanny Postcode LL13 0AW
Length: 6.5 mls		Ascent: 200ft
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: : lane alongside church in centre of the village
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet Time: 9.50 for 10.00am start

Sun 24^th May	Nercwys	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description: Park at the bowling green which is near to the church in Nercwys. A walk through woods and over fields in close proximity to the River Terrig.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ23540 60462
Length: 6.5 mls		Ascent: 750 ft
Leader: Stuart		Meet Point: Bowling green CP at Nercwys
Tel No: : 07486368574		Meet Time: 09.50am

Wed 27^th May	Brynford	Walk Start Time: 10.00
Description- Park at Brynford crossroads. The route is Calcot Hall, Ash Farm, Pentre Farm, Bwlch, Graig, Waen y Trochwaed, Holywell Common. A lovely country walk in our local area.
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ17705 74521
Length: 6.5 miles		Ascent: 574ft.
Leader: Stuart		Meet Point: Brynford cross roads
Tel No: 07486368574		Meet Time: 09.50

Sat 30^th May	Whixhall Marina circular	Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Description:-This walk starts from the car park of Whixhall Marina. A large part of the route is different to previous walks from Whixhall Marina. The route will follow canal towpaths, tracks , back roads and cross part of Whixhall Moss-that is now a nature conservation area that straddles the English /Welsh border. The Moss is one of the few remaining raised bogs in the U.K. There is a cafe at the Marina for refreshments after the walk-(but bring a packed lunch for the walk).
Grade: Moderate		Grid Ref: SJ 49422 3414. Postcode SY13 2QS (Alders lane-Whixhall) w.t.w.send.fool.shelving.
Length: 6.5 miles		Ascent: 95 feet
Leader: John Huw Jones		Meet Point: Marina car park
Tel No: 07746 717792		Meet Time: 9:50am