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When? Started: 1993 Who? Started with staff and friends from U H S, Chester. Organiser: Martyn Harris We walk every Wednesday and Saturdays, New Years day and May Day. How many walk? Walks take place as long as there are at least 2 wanting to walk on that day. More walk on a Wednesday than on a Saturday. Most ever: 29. Current group size walking: 2-7 in mid-week and 2-4 on Saturday. Where do we walk? Saturday: Anywhere in North and Mid-Wales, Peak District, Shropshire and the Long Mynd and as far North as the Trough of Bowland. Thursday: Anywhere within about 40 miles of Chester. Type of walk: Distance: 6 – 14 miles (but usually under 10 miles). Climb: up to 4000’ (but usually very much less!). People involved on walks in 2024:- Martyn Harris, Fran Murphy, Sue and Michel Pelissier, Mike Dodd, David Savage,, Ed Meads, Nigel and Elaine Taylor, Winston Feather.

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Dates and Walks November 2008

Updated 27th November 2008.


Saturday 1st November 2008
Eyam, Bretton Clough and Eyam Moor.
Distance: 9-10 miles.
Climb:1500'.
Start: Car park in the centre of Eyam village. Grid ref: SK216766
Leave Chester at 8-00 a.m.
This is a walk taken from the Pathfinder Guide "Peak District Walks". The introduction to the walk claims that all major fatures of the Peak District are encountered this walk based upon the attractive and fascinating village of Eyam.




Thursday 6th November 2008
Ffrith Mountain and the Alyn Gorge.
Distance: 7-12 miles.
Climb:2000+'.
Start: Lay-by opposite the Loggerheads Memorial. Grid ref:SJ202626.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry's book " More Walks in the the Clwydian Hills". He describes the extension to Moel Famau as one of the most enjoyable and least demanding routes to the summit. The other he describes as an excellent walk exploring beautiful valleys and foothills.
After walk drinks will be at the Glasfryn opposite Theatre Clwyd.




Saturday 8th November 2008
Bakewell, Chatsworth and the River Wye.
Distance:9 miles. Climb:1500'. Start: Car park in Bakewell. Grid ref:SK218685 Leave Chester at 8-00 a.m. If more than one car is required, it will probably be worthwhile going in convoy to ensure that we end up in the same car park.
This is a walk taken from the Pathfinder Guide "Peak District Walks". As well as attractive riverside walking, this walk gives grand views of Chatsworth House and an opportunity to visit Haddon Hall.
Thursday 13th November 2008
Denbigh Castle and Lleweni Hall.
Distance:9 miles.
Climb:500'.
Start: Layby/off road parking area close to the Brookhouse Mill just outside Denbigh. Grid ref: SJ072658.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks in the Vale of Clwyd". He describes one walk as an interesting walk that takes you on a green approach to Denbigh Castle. The second walk he describes as being a delightful walk along the Afon Clwyd and Afon Ystrad. This is a walk that most of us know quite well.
After walk drinks will be at the Britannia Inn, Pentre Halkyn.



Saturday 15th November 2008.
Nant y Pandy and beyond The Ro.
Distance:10 miles; Climb: 2000+'.
Start: Layby near the The Original Butterfly Man Centre. Grid ref:SJ157425
This walk combines two walks taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Llangollen and the Dee Valley". The walk features a beautiful narrow wooded gorge, interesting old slate quarries, open moorland and a delightful bridleway along the rim of the Dee Valley. The first part of the walk climbs through the Ro valley to open moorland with its extensive views. A chance to revisit some old friend, Moel Fferna!
Another chance to visit that little gem The Grouse Inn a Carrog.
Leave Chester at 8-30 a.m.



Thursday 20th November 2008
Fron Hen, Big Covert and Bryn Alyn.
Distance:11-12 miles.
Climb:2000'.
Start: Large lay-by 1 mile south of the village of Llanferris. Grid ref:SJ187598.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry's book "More Walks in the Clwydian Hills". We have done both before, although I don't think we have done them together.
After walk drinks will be at the Glasfryn.




Saturday 22nd November 2008
Chatsworth Hall and More.
Distance:9 miles.
Climb:1500'.
Start:Carlton Lees car park close to Chatsworth Park. Grid ref: SK258686.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Mark Richard's walks from his "White Peak Walks - Northern Dales" This is a walk that we did a few years ago, and on that occasion we were reunited with a former member of the Modern Language department from Upton High who happened to be staying in a holiday cottage nearby.




Thursday 27th November 2008
Gladlys, Nant-y-Flint and East of Holywell.
Distance:11-12 miles.
Climb:1500'.
Start: Car park adjacent to the Stag Inn, Bagillt. Grid ref:SJ219753
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This walk uses two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Holywell and Halkyn Mountain." Both walks explore the undulating hinterland between Bagillt and Holywell and offwer good views across the Dee estuary.
After walk drinks will be at the Britannia Inn, Pentre Halkyn.




Saturday 29th November 2008
Thors cave and Bincliffe.

Unfortunately this walk has had to be postponed - I've got a problem with my loo and someone is coming round on Saturday to see if they can sort it out.

Distance:11 miles.
Climb:1500'.
Start: Wetton village car park. Grid ref: SK108552.
Leave Chester at 8-00 a.m.
This walk combines two from Mark Richard's book "White Peak Walks - Southern Dales. It is along time since we did either of these walks, and the last time we did, Garrie and Margaret Leslie both came.
After walk drinks will be at the Wilkes Head, Leek.

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