Updated 25th October 2007
Good news - the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn is again open all day on a Thursday.
Thursday 4th October 2007
Lady Bagot's Drive with St., Christopher's blessing.
This was a walk that we last did on a very windy day early in the year, and part of the route was flooded and we ended up wading through knee deep water. Hopefully we won't encounter similar conditions this time, and if we are lucky we might see Salmon leaping. This walk combines two of the walks taken from Dave Berry's book "Wales in the Vale of Clwyd".
Start: Ruthin riverside car park. Grid ref: SJ121582.
Leave Chester 9-15 a.m. and meet at the riverside car park.
Saturday 6th October 2007
Stanage Edge.
Distance: 11-12 miles; Climb:1800'.
This is a walk first completed by the group in September 2006, and if the walk is completed as described in Mark Richards' book "Walks in the High Peaks" it will take us about 7 hours (the time it took last time). This is a wonderful walk and is very likely to match the Roaches in popularity.
Start: Hathersage car park: Grid ref: SK231814.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m. and meet at Hathersage car park.
Thursday 11th October 2007
On foot to Eyarth Halt, Craig Adwy-wynt and Nantclwyd Hall.
Distance: 13 miles; Climb: 1500' at a guess.
This combines two more walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks in the Vale of Clwyd". We have done these walks before, but together. There are several opportunities to make the walk shorter if need be, but none miss out the fields with bulls encountered last time.
Start: Ruthin riverside car park. Grid ref: SJ121582.
Leave Chester 9-15 a.m. and meet at the riverside car park.
Leave Chester 9-15 a.m. and meet at the riverside car park.
Saturday 13th October 2007
Cwm Cynllyd, Cwm Dyfrdwy and Caer Gai.
Distance:11-12 miles; Climb: 1500' at a guess.
This combines three walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Y Bala and Penllyn". The first walk is described as an exhilarating walk exploring the attractive sides of Cwn Cynllyd. It reaches a height of over 1200' and has stunning views of the Aran ridge.
The second walk explores both sides of Cwm Dyfrdwy and the third walk is described as facinating walk featuring a Roman fort and houses of historic interest. The first and last walk both involve courtesy paths that don't allow dogs. That shouldn't be a problem for us these days.
Start: Snowdonia National Park car park at Pont y Pandy, Llanuwchllyn.
Grid ref: SH880298.
Leave Chester at 8-15 a.m. or Love Lane car park Mold at 8-30 a.m.
Thursday 18th October 2007
Whitford Wood, Downing and Maen Achwyfan.
This combines two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks around Holywell and Halkyn Mountain. We have completed both walks before, but usually by tagging parts of the walks on to other walks. This will give us another chance to visit the watch tower, hopefully with less insects flying around it and the ground a little more settled after all of the felling that had been going on the last time that we were there.
Start: Whitford village centre. Grid ref: SJ147782.
Park opposite the church. Hopefully the new estate that was being built will be finished by now otherwise we may have problems parking.
Leave Chester 9-15 a.m. It may be worthwhile meeting at the Britannia Inn, Pentre Halkyn and taking as few cars as possible to the start point.
After walk drinks will of course be at the Britannia Inn.
Saturday 20th October 2007
Revidge and Ecton Hill.
Revidge and Ecton Hill.
Distance: 11-12 miles; Climb: 1500'.
Start: Hume End Car park; Grid ref: SK102593.
This walk combines two walks from Mark Richards' book "walks in the White Peak". It is a walk that we have done several times before and completed all weather conditions. The most memorable being one completed with knee deep dry snow covering most of the walk and then of course with Ecton Hill there's the mud! Hopefully we will experience neither on this occasion.
After walk drinks will of course be at the Wilkes Head in Leek.
Leave Chester at 8-15 a.m.
Start: Hume End Car park; Grid ref: SK102593.
This walk combines two walks from Mark Richards' book "walks in the White Peak". It is a walk that we have done several times before and completed all weather conditions. The most memorable being one completed with knee deep dry snow covering most of the walk and then of course with Ecton Hill there's the mud! Hopefully we will experience neither on this occasion.
After walk drinks will of course be at the Wilkes Head in Leek.
Leave Chester at 8-15 a.m.
Thursday 25th October 2007
Mynydd Marian.
Distance: 7-8 miles; Climb: 1500'
Start: Llandulas shoreline car park, opposite the toilet block. Grid ref: SH907786.
This is one of my favourite walks and is a walk that we have done several times before, bit it is always one that I enjoy doing and want that is worth repeating at any time of the year. Walks along the coast are always special! This is a walk taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the North Wales Coast". Several good view points on this walk.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m. and meet at the car park at the Btitannia Inn, Pentre Halkyn. We can then go in convoy to the start point in Llandulas.
After walk drinks will of course be at the Britannia Inn. We now know it will be open whatever time we get there!
Saturday 27th October 2007
Around Pen y Bwlch.
Distance: 10+ miles; Climb: 1500' at a guess.
Start: Main car park at Bala (Pont y Bala). Grid ref: SH929362.
This is another walk from Dave Berry's book"Walks Around Y Bala and Penlylyn".
He describes it as a walk through the hills north of Bala. It skirts a prominent hill called Moel Emoel. but perhaps we may be able to reach its summit! The open hill section he advises is for "experienced walkers only and should be avoided in poor visibility!" A walk with a challenge! Are we up to it?
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m. (at Celia's house assuming that she is coming) or 8-30 a.m. at the Love Lane car park, Mold. It may be worth while meeting at the Love Lane car park and taking as few cars as possible. Parking fees are cheaper at Mold than Bala!
After walk drinks will probably be at the Cholomendy Arms at Cadole.
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