Updated on 27th September 2008
Walk location for Thursday 30th has been changed again. The trip to the Lleyn Peninsular has been cancelled. The Pearsons are coming home early and won't be able to meet us. No doubt we will have other opportunities to visit Yr Eifle and Tre'r Ceiri Hill Fort in 2009.
Thursday 2nd October 2008
Llantysilio Mountain
Llantysilio Mountain
Distance:8 miles; Climb:2000'.
Start: Car parking area opposite the Panderosa cafe on the Horsheshoe Pass. Grid ref:SJ193481. Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This is a walk that we have done many times before both in winter and summer, but I can't remember doing it in autumn before. This is one of my favourite walks in the Llangollen area. This route is the one found in Dave Berry's book "Walking Around Llangollen and the Dee Valley". This walk is as near as you will get to a ridge walk in this rolling hill area of the Llantysilio Mountains. On good days the views in all directions can be superb.
After walk drinks will probably be at the Crown Inn, Llandegla.
Start: Car parking area opposite the Panderosa cafe on the Horsheshoe Pass. Grid ref:SJ193481. Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This is a walk that we have done many times before both in winter and summer, but I can't remember doing it in autumn before. This is one of my favourite walks in the Llangollen area. This route is the one found in Dave Berry's book "Walking Around Llangollen and the Dee Valley". This walk is as near as you will get to a ridge walk in this rolling hill area of the Llantysilio Mountains. On good days the views in all directions can be superb.
After walk drinks will probably be at the Crown Inn, Llandegla.
Saturday 4th October 2008
The Llyn Padarn Circuit and the Powdwr Oil Walk.
The Llyn Padarn Circuit and the Powdwr Oil Walk.
Distance:9-10 miles; Climb:1400'.
Start:Lakeside Car Park (pay and Display) close to Llanberis. Grid ref:SH579065.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk involves two walks taken from Dave Salter and Dave Worrall's book "New Walks in Gwynedd from Mountain Tops to Valley Floors". One walk is described as a low level walk that brings views of Snowdon's northern cwms, Moel Elio, the big dipper ridge and the Dinorwig quarries. The second walk is described as a gentle and scenic walk that has a tragic note to it, a reference to an explosion that took several lives in Cwm y Glo.
after walk drinks will probably be at the Britannia Inn, Pentre Halkyn.
Start:Lakeside Car Park (pay and Display) close to Llanberis. Grid ref:SH579065.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk involves two walks taken from Dave Salter and Dave Worrall's book "New Walks in Gwynedd from Mountain Tops to Valley Floors". One walk is described as a low level walk that brings views of Snowdon's northern cwms, Moel Elio, the big dipper ridge and the Dinorwig quarries. The second walk is described as a gentle and scenic walk that has a tragic note to it, a reference to an explosion that took several lives in Cwm y Glo.
after walk drinks will probably be at the Britannia Inn, Pentre Halkyn.
Thursday 9th October 2008
Around Aled Isaf
Around Aled Isaf
Distance:8-9 miles; Climb:1500'.
Start:Off road parking close to the dam at the eastern end of Aled Reservoir . Grid ref:SH916579 Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
Now that we know the way across this open moorland, this has become one of my favourite walks. The terrain can be quite boggy and despite the absence of paths on the ground, there is something special about trekking across the wild moorland that is Hiraethog. The walk is taken from Dave Berry's book " Walks Around Hiraethog Moors and Lakes".
After walk drinks will probably be at the Britannia Inn, Pentre Halkyn.
Start:Off road parking close to the dam at the eastern end of Aled Reservoir . Grid ref:SH916579 Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
Now that we know the way across this open moorland, this has become one of my favourite walks. The terrain can be quite boggy and despite the absence of paths on the ground, there is something special about trekking across the wild moorland that is Hiraethog. The walk is taken from Dave Berry's book " Walks Around Hiraethog Moors and Lakes".
After walk drinks will probably be at the Britannia Inn, Pentre Halkyn.
Saturday 11th October 2008
Around Altwen, Cwm Gyrach, the Druids Circle and Foel Lus.
Around Altwen, Cwm Gyrach, the Druids Circle and Foel Lus.
Distance:10-11 mile; Climb:2000+'.
Start: Car parking area at the top of the Sychnant Pass. Grid ref:SH750770.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk involves another two walks taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the North wales Coast". One walk is a new walks to us, although some have us have done the Foel Lus part of the walk and the walk to the Druids Circle. This area is always good to walk in giving fine views with little effort expended. The Jubilee walk around Foel Lus will be a real treat for anyone that has not done it before. This high well maintained footpath gives fantastic views to the coast and Penmaenmawr.
After walk drinks will probably be at the Britannia Inn, Pentre Halkyn.
Start: Car parking area at the top of the Sychnant Pass. Grid ref:SH750770.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk involves another two walks taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the North wales Coast". One walk is a new walks to us, although some have us have done the Foel Lus part of the walk and the walk to the Druids Circle. This area is always good to walk in giving fine views with little effort expended. The Jubilee walk around Foel Lus will be a real treat for anyone that has not done it before. This high well maintained footpath gives fantastic views to the coast and Penmaenmawr.
After walk drinks will probably be at the Britannia Inn, Pentre Halkyn.
Thursday 16th October 2008
Foel Fennli and Moel Fammau.
Foel Fennli and Moel Fammau.
Distance:11 miles; Climb:1700'.
Start: Car park adjacent to to the toilet block on the road from Llanferris to Bwlch Penbarra. It is the car park that you pay £1 on entry and is the car park that Richard used on the day we found someone's purse.Grid ref:SJ1736122.
Leave Chester 9-0 a.m.
This is another walk that we have done several times, but it is always good to return to our local patch. At least mid-week shouldn't too busy around Moel Fammau summit, but if everything goes to form it is very likely to be windy!
After walk drinks will probably be at the Gold Cape on Wrexham Road, Mold. If not the Glasfryn will be on offer.
Start: Car park adjacent to to the toilet block on the road from Llanferris to Bwlch Penbarra. It is the car park that you pay £1 on entry and is the car park that Richard used on the day we found someone's purse.Grid ref:SJ1736122.
Leave Chester 9-0 a.m.
This is another walk that we have done several times, but it is always good to return to our local patch. At least mid-week shouldn't too busy around Moel Fammau summit, but if everything goes to form it is very likely to be windy!
After walk drinks will probably be at the Gold Cape on Wrexham Road, Mold. If not the Glasfryn will be on offer.
Saturday 18th October 2008
Thurstaston to Hoylake.
Thurstaston to Hoylake.
Distance:13 miles; Climb:530'.
Start: Thursaston Country Park car park. Grid ref:SJ239834
Leave Chester 8-30 a.m.
This seemed to be an appropriate walk to do on the day we all meet at Fran and Tito's in the evening to reminisce on our Italy adventure. This last time we did this walk was that memorable occasion when we took lunch on Red Rock and had all sorts of fancy goodies courtesy of Fran and M & S. Much of the walk, tide permitting is along the shore, so bring along binoculars if you can. High tide is at 14-12 and is 30.8' (9.7m).
After walk drinks will probably be at the Dee View, Heswall.
Start: Thursaston Country Park car park. Grid ref:SJ239834
Leave Chester 8-30 a.m.
This seemed to be an appropriate walk to do on the day we all meet at Fran and Tito's in the evening to reminisce on our Italy adventure. This last time we did this walk was that memorable occasion when we took lunch on Red Rock and had all sorts of fancy goodies courtesy of Fran and M & S. Much of the walk, tide permitting is along the shore, so bring along binoculars if you can. High tide is at 14-12 and is 30.8' (9.7m).
After walk drinks will probably be at the Dee View, Heswall.
Thursday 23rd October 2008
Moel y Gaer, Moel Fammau and the western Fringes.
Moel y Gaer, Moel Fammau and the western Fringes.
Distance: 10-11 miles;Climb:2000+'.
Start: Car park at the top of Bwlch Penbarra (Pay and Display). Grid ref: Sj162606
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry'a book " Walks Around the Clwydian Hills". One walk he describes as anexhilarating walk exploring part of the Moel Fammau Country Park and include the main ridge over Moel Llys-y-coed and Moel Dywyll. The other walk provides a fascinating exploration of the little known western flanks of the Clwydians.
After walk drinks will probably be at the Gold Cape on Wrexham Road, Mold. If not the Glasfryn will be on offer.
Start: Car park at the top of Bwlch Penbarra (Pay and Display). Grid ref: Sj162606
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry'a book " Walks Around the Clwydian Hills". One walk he describes as anexhilarating walk exploring part of the Moel Fammau Country Park and include the main ridge over Moel Llys-y-coed and Moel Dywyll. The other walk provides a fascinating exploration of the little known western flanks of the Clwydians.
After walk drinks will probably be at the Gold Cape on Wrexham Road, Mold. If not the Glasfryn will be on offer.
Saturday 25th October 2008
Longstone Edge and Water-cum-Jolly Dale.
Longstone Edge and Water-cum-Jolly Dale.
Distance:10-11 miles; Climb:1200'.
Start: Monsal Head Car Park (Pay and Display). Grid ref: SK186715.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This is the first of several winter walks in the Peak District.
These walks are both taken from Mark Richard's book "Walks in the White Peak - North Dales".
He describes the outing to Longstone Edge as a most entertaining proposition. We have visited Water cum - Jolly - Dale many times, and most of us fully aware of the delights of this valley.
After walk drinks will probably be at the Monsal Head Hotel and if we are lucky Hartington Bitter will be on offer.
Start: Monsal Head Car Park (Pay and Display). Grid ref: SK186715.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This is the first of several winter walks in the Peak District.
These walks are both taken from Mark Richard's book "Walks in the White Peak - North Dales".
He describes the outing to Longstone Edge as a most entertaining proposition. We have visited Water cum - Jolly - Dale many times, and most of us fully aware of the delights of this valley.
After walk drinks will probably be at the Monsal Head Hotel and if we are lucky Hartington Bitter will be on offer.
Thursday 30th October 2008
In Search of St. Cynhafal and part of St. Cwyfan's Trail.
In Search of St. Cynhafal and part of St. Cwyfan's Trail.
Distance:10 -12 miles; Climb:2000'.
Start: Roadside parking in Nant Glyd, Llandyrnog. Grid ref:SJ109651.
Start: Roadside parking in Nant Glyd, Llandyrnog. Grid ref:SJ109651.
Llandyrnog is on the B5429 road from Llanbedre D.C. to Bodfari. To get to Nant Glyd, in the centre of Llandyrnog turn towards Llangynhafal (Gladstone Terrace) then right into Nant Glyd, which offers good roadside parking.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This walk uses two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks in the Vale Of Clwyd. He describes the first walk as being a delightful 6.5 mile walk, but when we last did it came to 7.6 miles on the GPS. This walk follows riverside and field paths as wll as a delightful old bridleway before visiting the lovely remote 15th century church of St. Cynhafal.
If time allows the second walk of 6 miles is described as a walk visiting the attracrive countryside north of Llandyrnog and visits the smallest medieval church in the Vale. In the graveyard there is the grave of a man that lived in three centuries. This walk can be shortened to 4.5 miles if need be.
The location of after walk drinks (if any) can be decided on the day but the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn could still be the best choice.
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