Dates and Walks February 2009

Updated 16th February 2009

Thursday 5th February 2009 .
Halkyn, Limestone, Lead and a little more.

Distance:6+.Climb:1500'.
Start:Britannia Inn, Pentre Halkyn. Grid ref:SJ212712.
Leave Chester at 9-00.
Remember this walk is shorter than usual because we decided that it would be a good idea to sample the food, especially as there was an offer of two main meals for £5.

The walk is nominally only 6 miles, but I hope we can explore the area North of the Pant-y-pwll quarry that includes the Pen yr Henblas quarry and Bryn Mawr quarry. This would probably increase the walk by about a mile, but it is still my intention to get to the Britannia Inn for about 1-00 p.m. No need to bring a packed lunch, but perhaps a light bite if you can't last out till our meal! As Dave Beryn points out this walk gives a great insight into the history of Halkyn and the industrial development of Halkyn Mountain.

Saturday 7th February 2009.

Darnford Valley.

Distance:12 miles; Climb:1500+'.
Start: Church Stretton centre car park (Pay and display). Grid ref:SO454941.
Leave Chester at 8-00 a.m.
This walk is taken from Ian R. Jones's booklet "20 Church Stretton Walks". This walk is to the North of Church Stretton and includes a section of the Shropshire Way between Golden Valley via Ratlinghope and Bridges, crosses Wild Moor to the West before returning to Church Stretton along Motts Road.

Thursday 12th February 2009.

Golden Grove and Sea Views Coed Bell and Voelant.

Distance:9-10 miles; Climb:1500'.
Start:Gronant Village Institute car park. Grid ref:SJ092831.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines one walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the North Wales Coast" and one walk from his book "More Walks on the Clwydian Hills". If time allows after the walk we could do a bit of bird watching at Talacre/Point of Ayr, so bring binoculars with you just in case.
Saturday 14th February 2009.

Thors Cave and Bincliff.

Distance:11 miles;Climb:1500'.

Start:Wetton Village Car Park. Grid ref:SK108552.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Mark Richard's book "White Peak Walks - Southern Dales". It is long time since we did the Thors Cave walk and the Bincliff walk is a new to me.

This walk was postponed and will be put on the list later in the year.

Thursday 19th February 2009.

Bryn Euryn from Rhos on Sea.

Distance:10 miles; Climb:1500+'.
Start: Roadside parking on the front at Rhos-on-Sea, opposite the Public Convenience, close St. Trillo's Chapel.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This walk actually starts from Moelfre, but by starting from Rhos-on-Sea it will increase the walk by a few miles and a bit of a challenge in map reading to link up with the described walk. This walk is taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the North Wales Coast" in which he describes it as giving panoramic views as it meanders through the attractive countryside above Rhos-on-Sea and Moelfre. Bryn Euryn is well worth exploring.

Saturday 21st February 2009.

Morridge and More.

Distance:10 miles;Climb:1500+'.
Start: Warslow, parking by the public convenience next to the village hall. Grid ref:SK086586.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk is taken fromMark Richard's book "White Peak Walks - Southern Dales" and is nominally only 5 miles, but by starting at Warslow we can extend it to about 10 miles. This will allow us to explore the area between Warslow, Upper Elksone and Lower Elkstone. The described walk is describes as being a walk in the moorland country, the domain of Grouse, Curlew and sheep, a splendid place to wander in. There are far ranging views, particularly from the Rey Memorial viewpoint, the described start in the book.

Thursday 26th February 2009.

Coed Ceunant, St., Christopher's Blessing and the River Clwyd.

Distance:11 miles; Climb:1000'.
Start:Ruthin riverside car park (Pay and display, remebering to park between the lines!) Grid ref:SJ121582.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks Dave Berry's book "Walks in the Vale of Clwyd". This scenic walk wanders through varied countryside with excellent views and includes stretches of the lower slopes of the Clwydians. Thes sections by the River Clywedog and River Clwyd can be on the boggy side! Gaiters recommended.

Saturday 28th February 2009.

Town Brook Hollow, Helmeth Wood and the Pike.

Distance:10 miles; Climb:1500+'.
Start:Church Stretton centre car park (Pay and display). Grid ref:SO454941.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk combines three short walks taken from Ian R. Jones's booklet "20 Church Stretton Walks". Town Brook Hollow (Ashlet Hill) and the Pike are to the North of Church Stretton and Helmeth Wood is to the South. It may be possible to include a traverse of Hazler Hill with its TV mast.