Harris Hikers Socially Distanced Walks July 2021

 

 July 2021

Welsh Covid-19 rules still apply:- registering the intent to walk with the walk organiser, keeping socially distancing on the walk and wherever possible going to the start of the walk independently. Bring a face covering, just in case it is required.

Saturday 3rd July 2021.

Wylfa, Cemlyn Bay and More.

Distance: 9 miles.

Climb:750'.

Start: Mynydd Wylfa LNR Car park. Grid ref: SH356937

This walk combines one walk from each of the books by Carl Rogers on walks on the Anglesey coast. This walk explores the coast to the West of the power station. It will also allow us to explore he area around "the lagoon" nature reserve. If time allows it will also allow us to explore again the Mynydd Wylfa LNR. Don't forget to bring binoculars with you.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike.

Wednesday 7th July 2021.

Chirk - Offa's Dyke, A Canal Tunnel and maybe a Castle.

9.0 miles. Climb: 800'.

Start: Chirk Centre Car Park. Grid ref: SJ291377.

Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.

This walk is taken from Dave berry's booklet " Walks Around the Berwyns and The Ceiriog Valley". It is described as a walk of great variety and explores the attractive undulating countryside around Chirk. At times it follows the Offa's SDyke Footpath. Part of the route follows the Llangollen canal towpath and includes going through a short tunnel. You may wish to bring a torch, but there is a handrail to guide you.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike, David S, Fran, Wendy.

Saturday 10th July 2021.

Tremeirchion, Y Graig, Sodom and Moel Yr Gaer.

Now on Saturday 17th July 2021

Distance: 9 miles; Climb:1600'.
Start: Off road parking, minor road East of Tremeirchion. Grid ref:SJ095740.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
The walk is based on two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the Clwydian Hills". This is another walk that is one of my favourite walks and one that often appears on the list most years. At this time of the year it should give us the opportunity to look for Spring/Summer flowers, particularly around Y Craig Nature Reserve. We will probably visit St Beuno's chapel on the hill again. In the past it has been quite muddy in places, but hopefully not at this time of year.

Not usually a Saturday walk, but parking is limited and if everyone of the Wednesday group plans to walk there may not be sufficient space to park.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike.

Wednesday 14th July 2021.

Moel Fenlli and Cwm Blaenant.

Distance: 6-7 miles.

Climb: 1524'

Start: Bwlch Penbarras car park (Pay and display).

Grid ref:SJ162606.

This walk is taken from Dave Berry's booklet "Walks on the Clwydian Hills". It is described as an interesting walk, visiting an impressive iron-age hill-fort. Sections meander along the Offa's Dyke footpath as far as the Clwyd Gate. The return route will take us through little known Western fringes of the Clwydian Hills. It includes attractive woodland paths  and explores a delightful hidden valley. Most of the walk is along clear paths with excellent views throughout.
 The walk is nominally shorter than usual, but I remember doing it in July 2008, and we didn't bother with any extension, admittedly the weather wasn't good! However if the group are keen to extend the walk, it will be easy to do so. This is a decision we can leave until we get back to the cars if need be. There are plenty of tracks through the forest at Moel Famau Country Park to create an extension  loop of whatever length we want.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Fran, Nigel David S, Mike.

Saturday 17th July 2021.

Llyn Brenig and its Southern Environs.

Postponed.

Replaced by the walk originally planned for 10th July 2021 (see above for details).

Distance: 8 miles. Climb: 1000'

Start: Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre car park (Pay and Display). Grid ref: SH968547' . (Remember to pay just for parking, there are dearer options if you intend to go fishing)

Leave Chester 08-30 a.m.
This walk is taken from Lorna Jenner's book "Walks in the Vale of Clwyd and the Denbigh Moors" or in the revised book "Walks in the Vale of Clwyd and the Hiraethog Moors".
 This walk explores the the Afon Alwen valley South of the dam. It passes through the village of Pentre-llyn-cymmer and heads along the river to visit Caer Dunod. 
Some of the paths are waymarked Mynydd Hiraethog.
 A varied walk. Bring your binoculars if you have them, the last time I did this walk we had good views of Redstarts.
 The only downside to this walk is that the last half a mile from Pente-llyn-cymmer is uphill, especially as the track heads up to the top of the dam.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike.

Wednesday 21st July 2021.

Cwm Dulas, Cefn yr Ogof and Gop Wood.

Distance: 9-10 miles; Climb:1300'.
Start location. Abergele, Pensarn Beach car park by PC. Grid ref:SH942786.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
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. Once again we may decide to explore Gop Wood a little more or even be tempted to paddle in the sea at the end of the walk.

Can be made shorter, if we miss out Cefn yr Ogof.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike, Sue and Michel, Fran.

Saturday 24th July 2021.

Rowen, Llanbedre-y-cennin and Caerhun.

Distance: 10 miles. Climb:1500'.

Start: Roadside parking opposite the post office in Rowen. Grid ref: SH761719.

Leave Chester 08-00 a.m.

This walk combines one walk from Carl Rogers's book "Walkng in the Conwy valley with one walk from Dave Berry's book " Walks Around Betws-y-coed and the Conwy Valley". One walk is described as a walk exploring the attractive undulating countryside between two attractive villages with a possible extension to the top of Moel y Gaer.  The other walk is described as an easy walk, visiting a Medieval church and a the site of a Roman fort. Both Llanbedr-y-cennin and Caerhun are known locations for Hawfinch.  Will we be lucky this time! Bring binoculars, just in case.

Hopefully the weather will be kind enough to encourage us to complete the Caerhun section of the walk.

Those planning to walk: Martyn.

Wednesday 28th July 2021.

Owain Glyndwr's Mount, Nant Friddisel and Moel Fferna.

Distance: 8-10 miles; Climb: 1600'.

Start: Pont Carrog. Grid ref: SJ115437.

Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.

This walk is taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Llangollen and The Dee Valley", along with an extension to visit the summit of our old friend Moel Fferna. The exact approach and route of descent will be decided on the day depending on the weather conditions!

After walk drinks will be at the Grouse Inn at Carrog, and hopefully it will be good weather and we can sit outside overlooking the Dee valley.

The walk can be shortened, if the group objects to visiting the summit of Moel Fferna.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, David S.

Saturday 31st July 2021.

Cadair Berwyn Cadair Bronwen - this is a new walk.

Distance: 10 miles. Climb: 2700'
Start: Llandrillo Riverside Car Park. Grid ref: SH035372.
Leave Chester at 08-30 a.m.
This walk is taken from Dave Berry's booklet "Walks Around the Berwyn Mountains and the Ceiriog Valley". It is described as a walk for experienced walkers. It includes two ancient upland paths and visits the summit of Cadair Berwyn (2722') and the summit of Cadair Bronwen at 2558'. Once on the Berwyn ridge, we should get some stunning views of Cadair Idris, Snowdonia and even the Shropshire Hills. Moorland sections and the paths along the Chlochnant Valley have in the past proved somewhat boggy, but hopefully at this time of the year we shouldn't get wet feet! Although the route misses out most of the Clochnant Valley Path when it heads south towards Cwm Tywyll, I expect crossing the moorland west of Carnedd y Ci and over Foel Fawr to the Berwyn Ridge will be just as challenging.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Nigel