Updated 24th March 2009
Thursday 5th March 2009.
Pontcysyllte, Croes yr Esgob and Pengwern Vale.
Pontcysyllte, Croes yr Esgob and Pengwern Vale.
Distance:12 miles; Climb:1500+'.
Start: Llangollen Centre Long stay car park(Pay and display):Grid ref:SJ213421
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
Two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Llangollen and the Dee Valley". We have completed both walks before, but I don't think we have done them together before or started at Llangollen. These walks offer good views, weather permitting, which hasn't been in the past.
Start: Llangollen Centre Long stay car park(Pay and display):Grid ref:SJ213421
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
Two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Llangollen and the Dee Valley". We have completed both walks before, but I don't think we have done them together before or started at Llangollen. These walks offer good views, weather permitting, which hasn't been in the past.
Saturday 7th March 2009
Another Five Dales Walk
Start:Miller's Dale Old Station National Trust Car park:Grid ref:SK137738.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk is taken from Mark Richard's book "White Peak Walks - Northern Dales. He starts at Peak Forest, but we will start at Miller's Dale. (there doesn't appear to be any car park in Peak Forest, but we can check on the walk and if there is note it for future reference) He describes this walk as one that will appeal to discerning walkers seeking to explore the beautiful back country between Miller's dale and Peak Forest.. The five dales include: Peter dale, Hay Dale, Dam Dale, Monk's Dale and Miller's Dale.
Thursday 12th March 2009
On Foot to Eyarth Halt via Craig Adwy-wynt and Nant Clwyd.
Start: Ruthin riverside car park (Pay and display). Grid ref:SJ121582.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This walk is little longer than usual, but it is one well worth the extra effort. Include extra rations if you think you will need them! Both walks are taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks In the Vale of Clwyd". The walk over Adwy-wynt and through the grounds of Nant Clwyd Hall is one of my favourite walks from this book. sunset is at 18-11, so we should have enough time to finish the walk without the need for a torch!
Saturday 14th March 2009
The Pentrefoelas Round, Foel las Motte and Ffridd-y-Foel.
Start: Penrefoelas village car park. In the village turn left over the river. Grid ref:SH874514.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry's book"walks Around Hiraethog Moors and Lakes" or his last slightly revised version called "Walks in the Hidden Heart of North Wales". The only new bit as far as I can see is the complete circuit of the Alwen Reservoir which we have already done!
He describes one walk as using paths, old coaching roads and drovers routes and quaint lanes and rises to Bryn Prys at just over 1000' and skirts moorland reaching over 1100'. The second walk passes an old earthwork castle - Foel Lass Motte.
Thursday 19th March 2009
Moel Llanfair and Coed Plas y Nant and Moel y Plas.
Distance:11 miles; Climb:2500'.
Start: the Three Pigeons in Craigfechan Park as far away from the inn as possible. Grid ref:SJ147544.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This combines two of the best walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the Clwydian Hills" and uses a lovely section of the Offa's Dyke footpath. If we complete the walk by 3-00 p.m., then after walk drinks will be at the Three Pigeons, if not we will need to negotiate!
Saturday 21st March 2009
Grin Low, Corbar Hill and the Goyt Valley.
Distance:8-10 miles;Climb:2000'.
Start:Buxton Country Park, Green Lane, Buxton. (Seems to be a right turn just before the traffic light turning that we have often taken in the past).
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m. It will probably be a good idea to go in convoy so that we arrive at the same car park!
This combines three walks from Mark Richard's book "White Peak Walks - Northern Dales". It will give us a chance to explore Buxton as well as the opportunity to visit Poole's Cavern if we wish (£7-50 or £6-00 for OAPs (last years prices)). I have wanted to do these walks for quite some time, particularly the visit to Solomon's Temple on Grin Low. The views across Buxton from the top of the tower are supposed to be magnificent!
Thursday 26th March 2009
Pincyn Llys.
Distance:11 miles; Climb:1500'.
Start: Cyffylliog. Grid ref:SJ060578. Parking can be difficult in this small village, so I suggest that we meet at the riverside car park in Ruthin (Grid ref:SJ121582) and take as few cars as possible on the Cyffylliog.
In the past this challenging walk has not been regarded as one of favourite walks, but I thought it was worth another airing since I missed it last time! The walks are taken from his Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Hiraethog Moors and Lakes" and explores the undulating upland pastures and forest between Cyffylliog. and Clocaenog.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m. and meet at the riverside car park, Ruthin.
Saturday 28th March 2009
Moel y Garnedd and Y Lordship.
Distance:13 miles;Climb:2000+'.
Start:Fron Feunol Snowdonia National Park lakeside car park.Grid ref:SH917351.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry's book"Walks Around Y Bala". He describes the walk over Moel y Garnedd a a route for experienced walkers that enjoy wild open places and requires careful navigation as to be avoided in poor visibility. On good days it gives superb open views. The second walk explores undulating landscapes south and west of Parc, using field paths, forest trails and quiet lanes as it passes places of historic interest!
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