Harris Hikers Walk Again.
It looks as though we may be able to resume our group walks together, but the Welsh Government require the walk to be organised, and in order to satisfy that, it is essential that you let me know the day before the walk so that your name can be added to the list of those intending to walk.
However we will still have to keep to the recommended social distancing advice given by the Welsh Government if we walk in Wales and the UK Government if we walk in England. Our numbers may have to be limited as well.
It will probably mean that we all have to travel in our own cars and meet at the start.
Wednesday 8th July 2020.
Mynydd Marian.
Distance: 7-8 miles. Climb: 1000'.
Start: Llandulas Beach Car Park. Grid ref: SH907786.
Leave Chester at 09-00.
This walk is taken from Dave Berry's book, "Walks on the North Wales Coast". It combines an interesting section of the coast line with the attractive limestone countryside between, Old Colwyn, Llysfaen and Llandulas. This is one of my favourite walks, so I thought it would make a good one for starters.
Saturday 11th July 2020.
Prestatyn, Talacre and The Point of Ayr.
Distance: 10 miles.(Less if we don't do the Point of Ayr loop). Climb: 200'.
Start at Prestatyn Barkby Beach.. I suggest that you park at Beach Hotel car park, (£2-00) On our visit in January 2019 , this is the same as the pay and display car park!) on the large parking area by the PC, Grid ref: SJ068839. The hotel may still be closed due to Covid-19, so it is probably best to park at the public car par park by the PC block.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
We will all need to drive independently and keep to the 2m social distancing on the walk.
This is a walk that is always on the list at this time of the year, as it is always a good time to see the Little tern colony. so bring binoculars with you.
High tide is at about 15-50, and is about 25.8', so we go along the beach / sand dunes first on the way to Talacre and the Point of Air. We will take lunch using one of the picnic tables along the path leading to the Point Of Air. We will decide on the day whether to extend the walk as far as the RSPB observation point.
Our return route will be through The Warren Nature Reserve, the Caravan Park and finally through Prestatyn Golf Course. If the footpath through the caravan park is closed, we may have to take the path through the sand dunes bacck to the beach.
Wednesday 15th July 2020.Thurstaston Common, Stapledon Wood, Caldy and More
Currently we six different people can meet outdoors, so please let me no as soon as you can if you intend to walk.I will add the name of those planning to walk to this post, so everyone will know and we can keep to the six people limit.To date those planning to walk are: Martyn, Wendy, David S., Sue and Michel.Distance: 8-9 miles. Climb: 700'
Start: Thursaston Visitor Centre Car Park. Grid ref:SJ239835.Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.We will all need to drive independently and keep to the 2m social distancing on the walk.This combines two walks from Raymond Roberts' booklet "Wirral Walks - the West Wirral Six". This is a relatively easy walk with good views along the way, especially from Thurstaston Hill. We hope to walk back Thursaston along the beach, so bring binoculars with you. High tide is at 07-15, and is a 24.3' tide (7.4 m). We should have no problems walking along the beach whatever time we get there.
Saturday 18th July 2020.
A Walk Around the Great Orme.
Postponed due to bad weather.
Distance: 8-10 miles, but will be decided on the day.
Climb: 500'-1000', depending on the route we take.
Start at Llandudno West shore. Roadside parking near the boating lake. Grid ref: SH771820.
Leave Chester at 08-30 a.m.
Please let me no as soon as you can if you intend to walk.I will add the name of those planning to walk to this post.
We will all need to drive independently and keep to the 2m social distancing on the walk.
The walk will involve taking the path above Marine Drive (if open or the Marine Drive if it isn't), take the Monk's Path across the limerstone escarpment to the plateau on the Great Orme. After visiting the summit trig point, we will explore the area above the ski slope, the site of an old hillfort Pen y Dinas.
The return route will either be the zig zag path and / or the invalids path back o the West Shore.
Replacement walk.
The Yeld, Primrose Hill, Pale Heights and Delamere Forest.
Abandoned due to bad weather.
Distance: 8 miles. Climb: 750’.
Start: The Yeld Car Park, Yeld Lane, Kelsall.
To get to the car park, turn right at the traffic lights at the top of Kelsall Hill and again turn right (opposite the Farmers Arms) into Yeld Lane. The car park is on the left about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) up Yeld Lane.
Leave Chester at 09-00.
Please let me know as soon as you can if you intend to walk.I will then add your name of those planning to walk to this post.To date those planning to walk are: Martyn and Roger.
We will all need to drive independently and keep to the 2m social distancing on the walk.
This walk starts by heading south down Yeld Lane, past the Farmers Arms and up the road as far as King's Gate. There we head into the wood and return to Gresty'd Wate Car Park via Primrose Hill. The next stage goes into Delamere Forest and includes a visit to Pale Heights, where hopefully we should get good 360 degree views.
The last part of the walk explores Delamere Forest, north west part of the visitor centre, before returning to The Yeld.
Wednesday 22nd July 2020.
Halkyn, Limestone, Lead and More.
Please let me know as soon as you can if you intend to walk.I will then add your name of those planning to walk to this post.To date those planning to walk are: Martyn, David S.
To date those planning to walk are: Martyn.
Distance: 9 miles; Climb:1000'.
Start: Common Land opposite the Blue Bell Inn, Halkyn. Grid ref: SJ209702.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
We will all need to drive independently and keep to the 2m social distancing on the walk.
Plenty of options to make this walk shorter, if required.
Saturday 25th July 2020.
Cwn Dulas, Cefn yr Ogof and Gop Wood.
Distance: 9.2 miles; Climb:1130'.
Start location. Abergele, Pensarn Beach car park by PC. Grid ref:SH942786.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
Please let me no as soon as you can if you intend to walk.I will then add your name of those planning to walk to this post.
To date those planning to walk are: Martyn
We will all need to drive independently and keep to the 2m social distancing on the walk.
The bulk of the walk is taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the North Wales Coast", with an extension to include the small hill Cefn yr Ogof. Always a good walk with several opportunities to have extensive views. We may decide to explore Gop Wood a little more. If we miss out Cefn yr Ogof, the walk will be a mile or so shorter and the climb reduced by about half.
Wednesday 29th July 2020.
Mynydd Marian.
Distance: 8 miles. Climb: 700'-1000'.
Start: Llandulas Beach Car Park. Grid ref: SH907786.
Leave Chester at 09-00.
Please let me no as soon as you can if you intend to walk.I will then add your name of those planning to walk to this post.
To date those planning to walk are: Martyn, David S., Nigel, Sue and Michel.
We will all need to drive independently and keep to the 2m social distancing on the walk.
This is a repeat of the walk that I did with Ed on the 8th, but as it is one of my favourite walks, I don't mind doing it again and it is a good one to start to get a little climb into our legs.
This walk is taken from Dave Berry's book, "Walks on the North Wales Coast". It combines an interesting section of the coast line with the attractive limestone countryside between, Old Colwyn, Llysfaen and Llandulas.
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