Updated 26th December 2009.
December dates to remember.
Margaret and Roger Smith have kindly invited all of the walking group to their open house event on Wednesday 30th December 2009 between 15-00 and 18-00 (3 p.m. - 6-00 p.m.)
Mulled wine and nibbles will be available!
Let them know if you intend to go.
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Tim and Carol have kindly invited us to join them for a meal together on the evening after our New Years Day walk.
Thursday 3rd December 2009.
Moel Arthur, Moel Llys-y-coed, Cilcain and Cwm Gain.
Moel Arthur, Moel Llys-y-coed, Cilcain and Cwm Gain.
Distance:10 miles; Climb:2000' at a guess!
Start: Llangwyfan Forestry Car Park. Grid ref: SJ139668.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the CLwydian Hills". It is two walks that we have done several times before, but walks on this section of the Offa's Dyke path across the Clwydians is always worth repeating. The summit of Moel Arthur is always a good viewpoint for those that have enough energy left at the end of the day! Dave Berry describes these walks as being a stimulating walk in the foothills of Moel Famau, hopefully we will agree!
Start: Llangwyfan Forestry Car Park. Grid ref: SJ139668.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the CLwydian Hills". It is two walks that we have done several times before, but walks on this section of the Offa's Dyke path across the Clwydians is always worth repeating. The summit of Moel Arthur is always a good viewpoint for those that have enough energy left at the end of the day! Dave Berry describes these walks as being a stimulating walk in the foothills of Moel Famau, hopefully we will agree!
Saturday 5th December 2009.
Timberbrook and Bosley Cloud.
Timberbrook and Bosley Cloud.
Distance:11 miles; Climb:1500+'.
Start: Picnic area/car park in Weathercock Lane, Timberbrook. Grid ref: SJ894628.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks taken from Carl Rogers' book "Circular Walks Along The Gritstone Trail and Mowcop Trail". Hopefully we will be able to complete the routes as planned, rather than improvise at the last minute when some of the roads around Bosley were closed due to snow! The walk will allow us to revisit sections of the MOwcop Trail and the summit of The Cloud with it viewes across the Cheshire Plain.
Start: Picnic area/car park in Weathercock Lane, Timberbrook. Grid ref: SJ894628.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks taken from Carl Rogers' book "Circular Walks Along The Gritstone Trail and Mowcop Trail". Hopefully we will be able to complete the routes as planned, rather than improvise at the last minute when some of the roads around Bosley were closed due to snow! The walk will allow us to revisit sections of the MOwcop Trail and the summit of The Cloud with it viewes across the Cheshire Plain.
Thursday 10th December 2009.
The Alun Valley, Moel y Waun, Llyn Gweryd and Limestone Pastures.
The Alun Valley, Moel y Waun, Llyn Gweryd and Limestone Pastures.
Distance:11 miles; Climb:2000'.
Start: Llandegla Village car park, adjacent to the bus shelter and opposite the Post Office. Grid ref:SJ191561.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
Thiswalk combines another two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the CLwydian Hills". He describes one walk as being delightful and the other as being an easy walk with scenic delights. What more could we want from a walk, and as we know Dave Berry is frequently delighted on his walks! From past experience parts of the route can be muddy underfoot.
Start: Llandegla Village car park, adjacent to the bus shelter and opposite the Post Office. Grid ref:SJ191561.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
Thiswalk combines another two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the CLwydian Hills". He describes one walk as being delightful and the other as being an easy walk with scenic delights. What more could we want from a walk, and as we know Dave Berry is frequently delighted on his walks! From past experience parts of the route can be muddy underfoot.
Saturday 12th December 2009.
Mynydd Garthmyn, Capel Garmen Burial Chamber, Dinas Mawr and the Machno Falls.
Mynydd Garthmyn, Capel Garmen Burial Chamber, Dinas Mawr and the Machno Falls.
Distance:11.3 miles; Climb:2153'.
Start:Main car park in Betws-y-coed (Pay and display in places!). Grid ref:SH795565.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk uses two walks taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Betws-y-coed and the Conwy Valley." It gives us another chance to enjoy this varied walk exploring the attractive uplans area to the East of Betws-y-coed, featuring the classic viewpoint of Mynydd Garthmyn and visiting the impressive Capel Garmen Burial Chamber. The second walk follows scenic quiet country lanes past an ancient packhorse bridge and gives views of the Machno Falls and the Conwy Gorge.
Start:Main car park in Betws-y-coed (Pay and display in places!). Grid ref:SH795565.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk uses two walks taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Betws-y-coed and the Conwy Valley." It gives us another chance to enjoy this varied walk exploring the attractive uplans area to the East of Betws-y-coed, featuring the classic viewpoint of Mynydd Garthmyn and visiting the impressive Capel Garmen Burial Chamber. The second walk follows scenic quiet country lanes past an ancient packhorse bridge and gives views of the Machno Falls and the Conwy Gorge.
Thursday 17th December 2009.
Rhuddlan and the Clwyd Estuary and the Point of Ayr.
Rhuddlan and the Clwyd Estuary and the Point of Ayr.
Distance:9 miles; Climb:Not a lot!
Start:The car park at Foryd Bridge at the Western end of Rhyl (Pay and display). Grid ref:SH995996.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks On The North Wales Coast", but unfortunately one starts in Rhyl and the other at the Point of Ayr, so having completed the first walk we will need to drive to the start of the second one. These two very easy low level walks are not everyone's cup of tea, but they do give the opportunity to do a little birdwatching on route, so don't forget to bring binoculars with you if you have any. The first walk follows the Western path alongside the Afon Clwyd from Rhyl to Rhuddlan and returns via the path on the Eastern side of the river.
The Point of Ayr walk goes through the Nature Reserve and along the shore as well as visiting the RSPB hide at the Point of Ayr (Unfortunately I think the hide is permanently locked due to vandalism).
Start:The car park at Foryd Bridge at the Western end of Rhyl (Pay and display). Grid ref:SH995996.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks On The North Wales Coast", but unfortunately one starts in Rhyl and the other at the Point of Ayr, so having completed the first walk we will need to drive to the start of the second one. These two very easy low level walks are not everyone's cup of tea, but they do give the opportunity to do a little birdwatching on route, so don't forget to bring binoculars with you if you have any. The first walk follows the Western path alongside the Afon Clwyd from Rhyl to Rhuddlan and returns via the path on the Eastern side of the river.
The Point of Ayr walk goes through the Nature Reserve and along the shore as well as visiting the RSPB hide at the Point of Ayr (Unfortunately I think the hide is permanently locked due to vandalism).
Saturday 19th December 2009.
Llyn Elsi and Sarn Helen.
Llyn Elsi and Sarn Helen.
Distance:9.1 miles; Climb:1516'.
Start:Main car park in Betws-y-coed (Pay and display in places!). Grid ref:SH795565.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk uses two walks taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Betws-y-coed and the Conwy Valley."
Another chance to repeat this lovely walk that we did lasy year when Llyn Elsi had a thick covering of ice over it, and for quite awhile we were followed by a friendly Robin. The walk follows attractive woodland paths and waymarked trails and culminates with extensive views from the Monument above Llyn Elsi. The route returns via Sarn Helen Roman Road and the final section uses an attractive path alongside the Afon Llugwy.
Start:Main car park in Betws-y-coed (Pay and display in places!). Grid ref:SH795565.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk uses two walks taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Betws-y-coed and the Conwy Valley."
Another chance to repeat this lovely walk that we did lasy year when Llyn Elsi had a thick covering of ice over it, and for quite awhile we were followed by a friendly Robin. The walk follows attractive woodland paths and waymarked trails and culminates with extensive views from the Monument above Llyn Elsi. The route returns via Sarn Helen Roman Road and the final section uses an attractive path alongside the Afon Llugwy.
Thursday 24th December 2009.
The West Kirby to Red Rocks, Hoylake and The Grange.
Distance:8-10 miles. Climb:500' (at a guess).
Start: Marine Lake at West Kirby (Park as near to the sailing club as you can).
This is another walk to bring binoculars, especially for the first part of the walk around the Marine Lake and along the beach to Red Rocks.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
Saturday 26th December 2009.
No walk planned.
Thursday 31st December 2009.
Gadlys and Nant-y-Flint.
Gadlys and Nant-y-Flint.
Distance:8-9 miles; Climb:1500+' at a guess.
Start: Britannia Inn , Pentre Halkyn. Grid ref:SJ212712.
Leacve Chester at 9-00 a.m.
This is a wal that we normally start from Bagillt, but today we will start from The Britannia Inn. This will allow us to explore one or two new paths that we haven't used before, as well as take a walk over the new bridge over the A55 that we have watched being constructed each time we visited the Brit. some sections of th3 walk can be muddy, although when we visited the worse section earlier in the year alot of work had been done to make them less muddy and easier to use! at the moment I can't see a way of linking the walk with the Brit without using the same way in each direction!
Start: Britannia Inn , Pentre Halkyn. Grid ref:SJ212712.
Leacve Chester at 9-00 a.m.
This is a wal that we normally start from Bagillt, but today we will start from The Britannia Inn. This will allow us to explore one or two new paths that we haven't used before, as well as take a walk over the new bridge over the A55 that we have watched being constructed each time we visited the Brit. some sections of th3 walk can be muddy, although when we visited the worse section earlier in the year alot of work had been done to make them less muddy and easier to use! at the moment I can't see a way of linking the walk with the Brit without using the same way in each direction!
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