September 2021.
Remember Welsh Covid Restrictions still apply in Wales, so it is still important to bring face coverings in case we need to use them such as Public Conveniences (PCs), shops.
The Sandstone Trail in 2 Days.
Wednesday 22nd September and Thursday 23rd September 2021.
Sandstone Trailers Day 1: Mike, Nigel, Fran.
Sandstone Trailers Day 2: Mike, Nigel.
Wednesday 1st September 2021.
Llandegla, Llyn Cyfynwy and Graianrhyd.
Distance: 8-9 miles; Climb:1250'.Start: Llandegla village car park opposite the primary school and Post Office adjacent to the bus stop. Grid ref:SJ197525.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
These two walks are taken from Carl Rogers' book "Walking in the Clwydian Hills". One walk is described as an excellent walk which combines the craggy limestone escarpment of Graig with its wide views of the Clwydian Range and the flat moors of Llandegla. The other walk is described as a pleasant walk on parts of Offa's Dyke Footpath and visits Llyn Cyfynnwy with its delightful (my word) views.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Nigel, Fran, David S.
Saturday 4th September 2021.
Wepre Park, Aston Hill and Northop Hall.
Postponed
Distance: 9.5 miles. Climb: 860'.Start: Wepre Park, South of Wepre Drive, Connah's Quay. Grid ref: SJ295684.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
This walk includes the four mile "Wepre" walk from the booklet "Rural Walks in Flintshire", but has been extended to explore the area around Northop Hall. The Wepre walk is described as a moderate walk and includes a wooded river valley and a ruined castle.
The extension heads for Ewloe Green via Aston Hill on the way to Northop Hall. After exploring the countryside North of Northop Hall, it eventually rejoins the dismantled railway track shown on the original route that will leads us back to Wepre.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
This walk includes the four mile "Wepre" walk from the booklet "Rural Walks in Flintshire", but has been extended to explore the area around Northop Hall. The Wepre walk is described as a moderate walk and includes a wooded river valley and a ruined castle.
The extension heads for Ewloe Green via Aston Hill on the way to Northop Hall. After exploring the countryside North of Northop Hall, it eventually rejoins the dismantled railway track shown on the original route that will leads us back to Wepre.
Those planning to walk: Martyn,
Wednesday 8th September 2021.
Rhosesmor, Sychdyn and Northop.
Distance: 9.0 miles. Climb: 1000'.
Start: Parking area next to playground, Rhosesmor. Grid ref: SJ214681.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
This walk includes the "Northop - Sychdyn" walk from the booklet "Rural Walks in Flintshire". The "Northop - Sychdyn" walk starts from Northop and is only five miles. The car park in Northop is very small, and when I went on a reccy it was full. Starting at Rhosesmor overcomes that problem and extends the walk by four miles.
The "Northop - Sychdyn" walk is described as including a traveller's resting place, grand houses, parkland and woodland. It is also described as a moderate walk with many stiles and some boggy places.
The "Northop - Sychdyn" walk was completed fo the fist time in 2016.
The link-up paths from Rhosesmor include many of the paths that we have used on Gwystaney walks from the same parking area.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Fran and David S
Saturday 11th September 2021.
A Clwydian Trio.
A new early start.
Distance: 9 miles; Climb:1900' '.
Start: Pentre-celyn car park . Grid ref: SJ150534.
The car parking area is on the left adjacent to the sign for Pentre-celyn, just off the B5429.
Leave Chester 08-00 a.m.
This is another walk by Debbie Hamilton and is taken from the "Walking" magazine. This walk includes the section of Offa's Dyke Path goes near Moel y Plas, Moel Gyw, Moel Llanfair and Boncyn y Waen-grogen. Her walk starts from Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, but we will start at Pentre Celyn about half a mile beyond Graigfechan.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Nigel, Mike
Wednesday 15th September 2021.
Exploring The Area Around The Anderton Boat Lift.
Distance: 8 - 11 miles. Climb: 400 - 600'.
Start: The Anderton Boat Lift car Park, Lift Lane, Northwhich. CW9 6FW
The car Park is Pay and Display: £3 for over 2 hours.
Leave Chester at 09-00.
The main walk follows the canal from Anderton, west before taking a path linking with a minor road and the A49.
The return route then joins the North Cheshire Way, following the Weaver Navigation and the Barnton Cut back to the start.
Those with plenty of energy left may want to continue the walk on 3 mile or so loop to Marbury Country Park.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Roger, Wendy, Mike
Saturday 18th September 2021.
Mow Cop, Congleton Edge and More.
Distance: 9-10 miles. Climb: 1100'.
Start: New start Point. Cheshire's Close lay-by on Congleton Road, Mow Cop. Grid ref: SJ8673058565
Leave Chester at 08-00 a.m.
This walk combines a walk from Carl Rogers's book "Circular Walks Along The Gritstone Trail" and part of a walk taken from the "Pathfinder Guide to Cheshire". This walk is a little shorter than the one that we did in 2008. Good views from the ridges.
We have often done this walk in the Winter, so I thought that it was about time that we repeated the walk in Spring/Summer conditions.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Roger, Nigel, Mike.
Wednesday 22nd September 2021.
Llansannan and Mynydd Tryfan.
Postponed- this walk will be included later in the year.
See below for the new walk that hopefully will enable us to link in with those on the first day of MD's Sandstone Trail challenge.
Distance: 8-10 miles; Climb:1500'. Last time it was 8.8 miles and 1000'.
Start:Car park behind PC opposite the Post Office in Llansannan. Grid ref:SH933658.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This walk is mainly a walk taken from Lorna Jenner's book "Walking in the Vale of Clwyd". This is a varied walk along the Afon Aled and its tributaries, through rolling pastures edge with thick hedges and pockets of woodland, with a backdrop of mountains. However we will include an extension to include Mynydd Tryfan. The last time we did this walk we had a little difficulty finding some of the paths, must do better this time!
Those planning to walk: Martyn.
New Walk for Wednesday 22nd September 2021.
Pale Heights, the Sandstone Trail, Primrose Hill, Black Firs and Primrose Wood.
Distance: 8-9 miles; Climb:1200'.
Start: Gresty's Waste Car Park on Primrose Hill. Grid ref: SJ539686.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Mike plans to start the Sandstone Trail at about 08-00 in Frodsham, and if all goes well we hope to meet up at Eddisbury Lodge or along the Sandstone Trail south of the lodge.
We will also stop for lunch together, before departing company when the Sandstone Trail heads south off the road, east of Rock Farm.
Our route starts by heading north along the Sandstone Trail from Gresty's Waste, visiting Pale Heights before descending northward to the track that leads us to Eddisbury Lodge and the Sandstone Trail.
We will follow the Sandstone Trail south for 3-4 miles and stop for lunch in a suitable spot in either Primrose Hill / Urchins Kitchen or Black Firs.
We will continue south on the Sandstone Trail, but after leaving the Sandstone Trailers we will head towards The Willingtons and start the return north via Tirley Garth, Tirley Farm and Tirley Hollow. The last leg of the wal will be through Primrose Wood and retrace our steps over Primrose Hill back to the start.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Roger, Wendy, David S, (Sandstone Trailers: Mike, Nigel and Fran).
Saturday 25th August 2021.
Wepre Park, Aston Hill and Northop Hall.
Distance: 9.5 miles. Climb: 860'.Start: Wepre Park, South of Wepre Drive, Connah's Quay. Grid ref: SJ295684.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
This walk includes the four mile "Wepre" walk from the booklet "Rural Walks in Flintshire", but has been extended to explore the area around Northop Hall. The Wepre walk is described as a moderate walk and includes a wooded river valley and a ruined castle.
The extension heads for Ewloe Green via Aston Hill on the way to Northop Hall. After visiting Northop Hall, our route takes us on the path on the west side of the village church and leads to a minor road which is followed east a short distance to the dismantled railway track shown on the original route that will ake us back to the start.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
This walk includes the four mile "Wepre" walk from the booklet "Rural Walks in Flintshire", but has been extended to explore the area around Northop Hall. The Wepre walk is described as a moderate walk and includes a wooded river valley and a ruined castle.
The extension heads for Ewloe Green via Aston Hill on the way to Northop Hall. After visiting Northop Hall, our route takes us on the path on the west side of the village church and leads to a minor road which is followed east a short distance to the dismantled railway track shown on the original route that will ake us back to the start.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Roger
Wednesday 29th September.
The Alun Valley, Moel y Waun, Llyn Gweryd and Limestone Pastures.
Distance: 9-10 miles; Climb: 1000'.
Start: Llandegla Village car park, adjacent to the bus shelter and opposite the Post Office. Grid ref: SJ196523.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines another two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the Clwydian Hills". He describes one walk as being delightful and the other as being an easy walk with scenic delights. What more could we want from a walk, and as we know Dave Berry is frequently delighted on his walks! From past experience parts of the route can be muddy underfoot.
Start: Llandegla Village car park, adjacent to the bus shelter and opposite the Post Office. Grid ref: SJ196523.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines another two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the Clwydian Hills". He describes one walk as being delightful and the other as being an easy walk with scenic delights. What more could we want from a walk, and as we know Dave Berry is frequently delighted on his walks! From past experience parts of the route can be muddy underfoot.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Wendy, Mike, Nigel, David S., Sue and Michel.
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