Sunday 1^st November

10 00

Moel Emoel and Eglwys Anne

Starting from the Cywain Centre (Ysgubor Isaf on OS Maps) near Bala this walk goes across the Rhiwlas Estate on to Open Access land. This area, bounded by the Cerrig y Drudion and Corwen to Bala road, is between the Arans, Berwyns and Arenigs. The walk first visits Moel Elmoel and returns via Eglwys Anne, another low summit. Given good weather the views from this walk are extensive and spectacular. The return is along the Afon Tryweryn.

Distance: 8 miles/12.8km

Grade: Moderate Mountain

GR SH 928 365

Leader: Ron 01352 715723

Northop Car Park 09 00

Wednesday 4^th November

10 00

Around Northop

Meet and park at the Red Lion pub in Northop. This walk takes the form of a figure of eight. The larger loop of about 5 miles will be walked before lunch. The morning route follows footpaths and lanes north east of Northop towards Oakenholt and returns to the Red Lion for lunch. After lunch a short walk of about 3 miles takes us across the golf course towards Sychdyn and returns via a section of Wat’s Dyke and The Green.

Distance: 8 miles/12.8km

Grade: Easy

Leader: Barry 01352 840204

GR SJ 245 683

Saturday 7^th November

10 00

Llanfynydd and Ffrith

Starting from the car park in Caergwrle this energetic walk will take us over undulating terrain along footpaths and lanes to the highpoint of Pen Llan y Gwr. Weather permitting, we will have extensive views towards Cheshire. The walk continues through the grounds of a former hunting lodge, before returning along a dismantled railway line and Hope Mountain to the start.

Distance: 14 miles/22.4km

Grade: Moderate Mountain (note distance)

GR SJ 360 574

Leader: Anne 07906 795408

Sunday 15^th November

10.00

Bulkeley and Bickerton Hills

Starting from the layby on the A534 at Gallantry Bank, just before the Bickerton Poacher, the walk joins the Sandstone Trail to climb over Bulkeley Hill heading toward Beeston. The walk continues by turning to join part of the Eddisbuy Way passing Burwardsley and going over Bickerton Hill to return to the start.

Distance: 9 miles/14.4k

Grade: Moderate

GR SJ 516 538

Leader: Roy 01244 534445

Northop Car Park 09.15

Thursday 19^th November

10 00

Graianrhyd

This half-day walk starts from Graianrhyd, situated on the B5430, between Llanarmon-yn-Ial and Rhydtalog. Parking is possible in the vicinity of the Rose and Crown Inn, just off the B5430, on the right going towards Rhydtalog. We pass Llyn Cyfynwy and Bodidris Hall on this walk.

Distance: 6.5 miles/10.4km

Grade: Easy

GR: SJ 218 156

Leaders: Dave & Margo 01352 740952

Saturday 21^st November

10 00

Drum

Starting from a small car park on a lane beyond Rowen, the walk initially takes us to join the Roman Road before turning towards the summit of Drum. The return is via the summit of Garnedd Ddelw before descending along a clear path back to join the Roman Road.

Distance: 6.5 miles/10.4km

Grade: Moderate Mountain

GR SH 721 716

Leader: Rob 01352 735677

J29 top of Rhuallt 09 00

Sunday 29^th November

10 00

Around Denbigh

Starting from Denbigh Castle we walk towards Afon Ystrad where we follow it past Dr Johnson’s cottage. We continue to Gwaenynog Hall and on to Henllan, returning via Foxhall. Join the leaders for afternoon tea at Castle House, a beautiful Georgian house with panoramic views over the Vale of Clwyd. Please book through Bob, 2 days before the walk.

Grade: Easy/Mod

Distance: 8 miles/12.8km

GR SJ 052 658

Leaders: Janet & Bob 01752 752649

Wednesday 2^nd December

10 00

Fox Hunt

The last Pub Lunch walk of 2009 will be morning only. Starting from the centre of Ysceifiog the route will depend on the prevailing conditions of the day, and hopefully end in front of a good fire with a soup and sandwich.

Distance: approximately 6 miles/9.6km

Grade: Easy

GR SJ 151 754

Leader: Elfed 01352 780435

Saturday 5^th December

10 00

The walk starts from a car park at the top of the Crimea Pass on the A470. We ascend Allt Fawr (698m) and then walk across to Llyn Edno, where the ground could be wet. We then carry on through Cwm Edno to link up with a track that brings us back towards the car park. A car will be left by the Roman Bridge Railway station to take drivers back to the car park.

Distance: 8.5miles/13.6km

Sunday 13^th December

10 00

Around Farndon

Starting from the centre of this ancient historical village, near the Church. Our route follows the border, a battleground during the centuries between Wales and England , along riverside paths, bridleways and byways. Part of this walk goes along the Marcher Way. (Park by the Church/Community Hall or by the river.)

Grade: Easy

8.5 miles/13.6km

GR SJ 412 545

Leader: Maureen 01352 761018

Northop Car Park 9 15

Saturday 19^th December

09 30

Around and about Moel Fammau

Starting from the Pumping Station at Cilcain we initially follow the direct route towards the summit. At the Reservoir we leave this route to follow a much gentler ascent. We follow this around the side of the mountain to pick up the permissive bridleway through the Clwyd Forest. There are spectacular views from this high level path. We continue to Bwlch Pen Barras where we pick up the Offa’s Dyke Path for a short distance. We then visit Moel Gaer and walk along a little known path across Access Land to finally reach the summit of Moel Fammau, crossing Access Land to return to the start via Reservoir Valley. (Note this walk is on paths and tracks that are in good condition.)

Distance: 9 miles/14.4km

Grade: Moderate Mountain

GR SJ 171 647

Leader: Ron 01352 715723

Saturday 26^th December

11 00

Crowning Glory

Starting from The Crown at Lixwm the walk follows the traditional post Christmas formula. Following the leisurely walk a Chip Butty lunch will be available.

Distance: about 4 miles/6.4km

Grade: Easy

Leader: Elfed 01352 780435

GR SJ 158 714

Tuesday 29^th December

10 00

Penycloddiau

For the last walk of 2009 we park in the lay-by (on the left if coming from the Denbigh direction) on the A541 between Afonwen and Nannerch. This circular walk begins with a long ascent, rewarded by views from the hill-fort of the sea, the Wirral, Moel Arthur, the Vale of Clwyd and Snowdonia, should they be visible. The descent brings us back to farmland paths and tracks, rejoining our outward route just before Trefechan.

Distance: 8 miles/12.8km

Grade: Moderate Mountain

GR SJ 142 711

Leaders: Dave & Margo 01352 740952 

Make a New Year’s Resolution you can keep —

come out for a walk

Sunday 3^rd January

10 00

Moel Eilio

Our first walk of 2010 takes us to Snowdonia and starts from the car park at the edge of the lake in Llanberis (£4 parking charge).  We walk past the youth hostel up to the ridge and on to the high point of Moel Eilio at 790m/2600ft.  We should get excellent panoramic views, particularly of Yr Wyddfa  to the south.  We return on a bridleway back to Llanberis.                  

Distance: 7.5miles/12km

Grade: Strenuous         

GR SH 577 601

Leaders: Toni 01352 715580 & Jean H 01352 780671   

J29 Top of Rhuallt 0900

Wednesday 6^th January

10 00

Shore to Moor 1

The walk starts from Flint Leisure Centre and follows footpaths across fields towards the Nant.  We then follow Wat’s Dyke Way on to Halkyn Mountain.  After  visiting  the Britannia Inn for lunch the afternoon walk takes us across  the new bridge over the A55 down to the Nant to follow Wat’s Dyke Way in the opposite direction.  We then return to Flint via the Cemetery.

Distance: 8 miles/12.8km

Grade: Easy

GR SJ 241 730

Leader: Ron 01352 715723

Saturday 16 January

10 00

Moel y Parc

Starting from Ysceifiog Village we head for Bryn Golau Mountain, on to the Clwydian Hills and Moel y Parc.  We descend to Afonwen and return through the Fisheries back to Ysceifiog.

Distance: 8 miles/12.8km

Grade: Moderate

GR SJ 151 754

Leader: Elfed 01352 780435

Sunday 24^th January

10 00

Offa’s Dyke at Tremeirchion

Starting from the Salusbury Arms, Tremeirchion. The route takes us pass St Beuno’s College, where Rock Chapel may be visible through the trees. On to Offa’s Dyke Path where we have extensive views over to the coastline and the Vale of Clwyd.  The return will be via the Graig Nature Reserve.

Distance: 6.5 miles/10.4km

Grade: Easy/Moderate

Leader: Bob 07732124781

GR SJ 084 730

Saturday 30^th January

10 00

Tal y Fan

Starting from parking spaces at the top of Sychnant Pass, we ascend to Tal y Fan (610m) and return to the start via the North Wales Coastal Path.

Distance: 8 miles/12.8km

Grade: Moderate  Mountain

GR SH 751 770

Leader: Janet 01752 752649

J29 Top of Rhuallt 09 00

Wednesday 3^rd February

10 00

Moel Findeg and Llanferres

Parking in the village of Maeshafn our morning route of about 5 miles ascends Moel Findeg to enjoy panoramic views. Descending to Bryn Gwyn Farm, we continue down a steep path to the A494 at Gwernymyndd.  From here we continue via Colomendy to the Druid at Llanferres for lunch. The afternoon walk back to Maeshafn is about 2.5 miles and includes one short climb. 

Distance: 7.5 miles/12km

Leader: Barry  01352 756355

Sunday 14^th February

10 00

Caldy and Hoylake

Starting from the Wirral Country Park, Caldy, the walk takes us along the Wirral Way, on to Hilbre Point and Hoylake before returning to Caldy village.

Distance: 8 miles/12.8km

Grade: Easy

GR SJ 223 850

Leader:  Maureen 01352 761018

Northop Car Park 9 30

Saturday 20^th February

10 00

Sandstone Trail and the Queen’s Parlour

Starting from a small lay by on the A534, opposite Coppermine Lane, Bulkeley the walk soon joins the Sandstone Trail to ascend to our highest point at Rawhead.  The absence of foliage should allow extensive views of the central Cheshire Plain.  A small detour will reveal the Queen’s Parlour before returning to the start.

Distance 8.5 miles/13.6km

Grade: Moderate Mountain

GR SJ 516 538

Leader: Anne  07906 795408

Northop Car Park 9 30

Thursday 25^th February

10 30

Llandegla

Starting from the car park by the Church in the centre of Llandegla this pleasant walk takes us through farmland on part of Offa’s Dyke Path with a gentle climb onto Llandegla Moors.  The return route takes us along the drive of Bodidris Hall before returning to the start.

Distance: 5.75 miles/9.2km

Grade:  Easy

GR SJ 197 525

Leaders: Cyril & Kay  01352 711601

Sunday 28^th February

10 00

Ruabon Mountain and the Limestone Edges

This walk commences from the base of Trevor Rocks and follows the lanes past Prospect Place onto the moor past the Frozen Clock onto Newtown Mountain. The route then continues over the grouse moor to World’s End.  From here we walk along the top of the limestone escarpment before descending to the start at Trevor Rocks.

Distance 10 miles/16km total ascent 1500ft/457m

Grade: Moderate Mountain

GR SJ 233 432

Leader: Roy 01244 534445

Northop Car Park 09.15

Wednesday 3^rd March

10 00

Craig Fawr

A circular walk starting from the car park at Craig Fawr in the hamlet of Bryniau, off the A5151.  The morning route of 5 miles goes along the Offa’s Dyke and North Wales Paths.  We stop for lunch at the Eagle and Child, Gwaenysgor. An optional afternoon walk of approximately 3 miles takes us along the Offa’s Dyke Path, south of the car park.

Ddistance: 8miles/12.8km

Grade:  Easy

GR SJ 062 801

Leader: Bob 07732 124781

Saturday 6^th March

10 00

Alyn Valley Explorer

Starting from the viewpoint car park, signposted as you approach Cilcain, we ascend to the ridge on to the Offa’s Dyke Path.  We continue along to Moel Fammau and down to the bottom car park before heading east towards Llanferres, across the A494 through to Big Covert Wood, Maeshafn, Loggerheads, along the Leete back to Cilcain. 

A walk previously offered  in February 2007,  

cancelled due to heavy snowfall.  

Distance: 14 miles/22.4km

Sunday 14^th March

10 00

Melin Y Wig and Derwen

A varied walk through forest and along a quiet lane that was once a pilgrims route, along an attractive riverside route.    Park at Boncyn Foch Car Park on the B5105.

Distance:  8 miles/12.8km

Grade:  Easy

GR  SJ  055 520

Leader: Elfed 01352 780435

Brynford Cross Roads 09 00

Thursday 18^th March

10 00

Coed y Garth

Starting from a small car park at Garth Mill we ascend through woodland up to Tre Mostyn, and to Trelogan.  The views over the estuary can be extensive, weather permitting.  We descend ‘The Steps of Heaven’  through Coed y Garth to the start.

Distance: 4.6 miles/7.4km

Grade: Easy

GR SJ 139 818

Leader:  Jean 01352 752649

Saturday 20^th March

10 00

Yr Aran

Starting from the Pont Bethania Car Park in Nant Gwynant, we walk through varied scenery along the Watkin Path.  After the initial steep ascent, the route joins the course of an old tramway to reach the top total (ascent 2300ft/700m).  We descend to Bwlch Cwm Llan following a clear  track to the start.

Distance: 6 miles/9.6km

Grade: Strenuous

GR SH 628 505

Leader: Rob  01352 735677

J29 top of Rhuallt 09 00

Sunday  28^th March

10 00

Rossendale Way and Irwell Valley Way

Starting from the car park opposite Ramsbottom Railway Station we walk up on to Holcome Moor to Peel Tower, along the moorland paths of the Rossendale Way to Calf Hey Reservoir visitor centre.   We continue on to Helmshore with its historic mill and railway viaduct before returning to Ramsbottom via the Irwell Valley Way.

 
Meet the leader at Chester, Wrexham Road Park and Ride, 0900  where  directions will be provided.

Distance: 13 miles/20.8km

Grade: Moderate  (note distance)

GR SD 793 168

Leader: Bob 07732 124781

Northop Car Park 08 30

Saturday  3^rd April

10 00

Llandegea  and Llyn Gweryd

From the car park in Llandegla village we head to Llyn Gweryd and the Hideaway Café where a morning break can be taken.  We then head back towards Llanarmon and circle back towards the start.  A moderate walk, but energetic with many stiles!

Distance: 8.5 miles/13.6km

Grade: Moderate

GR SJ 146 523

Leader:  Maureen 01352 761018

Northop Car Park 09 15

Wednesday 7^th April

10 00

Shore to Moor 2

Starting from Greenfield Dock we walk up through the Greenfield Valley and through the Gowdal up  to Penyball.  We then cross over to Pantasaph to a local pub for lunch. The afternoon walk takes us via Llwyn Ifor and Kinsale down to Llannerch y Mor.  We then follow the Coast Path back to the start.

Distance: 9 miles/14.4km

Grade: Easy/Moderate

GR SJ 199 779

Leader:  Ron 01352 715723

Sunday  11^th April

10 15

In Search of the Mawddach

A walk in a little known area of the Snowdonia National Park The walk starts at Dolhendre on the Llanuwchllyn to Trawsfynydd Road where there is a small informal lay by.  We first walk through Coed Bryn Bras to the low summit of Craig Llestr. We then cross over two more low summits before walking to the summit of Dduallt.  We retrace our steps  for a short distance then walk alongside Afon Fwy back to the start. Note that this walk can be wet under foot.

Distance: 8 miles/12.8km

Grade: Moderate Mountain

GR SH  853 508

Leader:  Ron 01352 715723     

Northop Car Park 09 00

10 00

Saturday 17^th April

10 00

Snowdon from Nant Gwynant

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.

Distance: 6 miles/9.6km with 3,800 feet of ascent

(note slightly earlier meeting time)

Grade:  Strenuous

GR  SH 628 507

GR:  628 507

Leader: Margaret 01352 720477

J29 Top of Rhuallt 08 45

Sunday 25^th April

11 00

The Little Orme and Coed Gaer

A figure of eight walk that takes in the diverse views from the summit of the Little Orme and inland around the village of Penrhynside. This walk should be suitable for most club members, a few short climbs to ascend Rhiewledyn Nature Reserve (SSI) but very few stiles.  On a good day the views are magnificent.  A packed lunch is needed.  

Limited parking just past the bus shelter on Bryn y Bia Road which is just off the B5115 at the top of the short dual carriageway coming up from Penrhyn Bay.

Distance: 6 miles/9.6km

Grade:  Easy/Moderate

GR SH 812 818  

Leaders: Chris & Arthur 01352 711022

J29 top of Rhuallt 10 30

Tuesday 27^th April

6 30 pm

Halkyn Mountain

Our first evening walk of the year will be an old favourite.  It will also be a Ramble. The leader will decide the route as he goes along.  We start from the Blue Bell at Halkyn (please park on the Common) and return before it goes dark! 

The Blue Bell pub is famous for its Cask Beers.

Distance: Not more than 5.5 miles/8.8km

Grade:  Easy

Leader: Ron 01352 715723

GR SJ 209 703

Sunday 2^nd May

10 00

Llangwm

Revisiting an area that Gwilym, our VP, last took us to in Spring 2006.  Llangwm is situated off the A5 between Cerrigydrudion and Corwen, parking over the stone bridge by the church.  We ascend Garnedd Fawr and Foel Goch giving us superb panoramic views.  Part of the route is marked with stones showing the ancient parish boundary with Llandderfel. This walk is within the capabilities of many club members,  Foel Goch is 50m higher than Moel Fammau.

Distance: 10 miles/16km

Grade: Moderate Mountain      

GR SH 967 447

Leaders: Toni 01352 715580 and Jean H 01352 780671   

Brynford Cross Roads 09 15

Wednesday 5^th May

10 00

Llanferres

We meet at Plymog lay-by on the A494 Mold to Rhuthun road,  just outside Llanferres to walk the slopes each side of the river Alyn. We cover approximately 5 miles in the morning, have lunch at the Druid Inn, and finish with 3 miles in the afternoon.

Distance: 8miles/12.8km

Grade:  Easy

GR SJ 188 602

Leaders: Dave & Margo 01352 740952

Saturday 8^th May

10 15