Harris Hikers Walks and Dates April 2022

Bluebells in Gorse Covert, Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB on 25h April 2022

Bluebells in Gorse Covert, Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB on 25h April 2022.

 Currently the UK of Welsh Governments have changed their Covid rules / gudelines to Zero Level which means there are nor restriction in place as far as outdoor walks.

Remember some Welsh Covid Restrictions still apply in Wales, so it is still law to wear face coverings in health care situations, so bringing a face covering makes sense.

 Although it is no longer a law, you may also want touse them in places like as Public Conveniences (PCs), shops or on Public transort.

Remember to let me know that you plan to walk so that I know how many route maps I need to bring and on special occasions how many pieces of fruit cake.

Saturday 2nd April 2022
Another Ceiriog Trail Walk from Pontricket.
Distance 8.5 miles. Climb: 1700'.
Start Pontricket Lay-by on B4500 through the Ceiriog Valley, about 2 miles South of Glyn Ceiriog. Grid ref: SJ1862734360
Leave Chester at 09-00 a,m.
This walk includes much of the walk that we did last time we walked from Ponticket, but this time we will take a route North of Pen y Gwely then follow the Ceiriog Trail around Pen-y-gwely Reservoir.
 We will also follow the Siambre-gerrig valley and in so doing miss out the unpleasant track with its concrete encased drainage pipes that we have used in the past.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike, Ed. 
(Those not walking:) 
Wednesday 6th April 2022.
Llanarmon-yn-Ial, Eryrys and Around Moel y Gyw.
Distance:8-9 miles; Climb:1700'.
Start:Pistyll Gwyn Quarry car park. 1 mile north of Llanarmon-yn-Ial. Grid ref:SJ188573.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
This walk uses two walks taken from Carl Roger's book "Walking in the Clwydian Hills". We have completed both walks before, but have never tried to link them together before. The Eryrys walk is described as exploring the lesser-known limestone hills separated from the main Clwydian ridge by the Alyn Valley. Views throughout the walk are superb! The second walk involves the ascent of Moel Gyw which also has superb views of the Clwydian Hills to both the north and the south.
The last time we did this walk in November 2015, we had to negotiate a path that was partially flooded in order to get to a footbridge over a river in spate. Hopefully at this time of the year it shouldn't be to bad underfoot.
Those planning to walk: Martyn,Nigel,Fran, Mike. 
(Those not walking:Wendy, Ed, David S .) 
Saturday 9th April 2022
Clip-y-Orsedd and theThe Druid Circle. 
Distance: 9 miles. Climb:2400'.
Leave Chester 8-30 a.m.
Start: Car park behind the bank in Llanfairfechan. Turn right off Village Road. Grid ref:SH682747.
This walk uses two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the North Wales Coast." These two walks combine to make one of my favourite walks in this area as they explore the hills behind  Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr. We will visit the impressive Druids' Stone Circle, but on this occasion we will miss out Foel Lus.  On a good day we should get good views, especially towards the coast and Tal y Fan. We will only extend the walk as far as the Druids Circle.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike, Ed. 
(Those not walking: .) 
Wednesday 13th April 2022.
Moel Arthur and Penycloddiau.
Distance: 8 miles. Climb: 1800'.
Start: Llangwyfan Forestry Car Park. Grid ref: SJ139668.
Leave Chester 09-00 a.m.
This is a walk that we haven't done for several years. After climbing Moel Arthur it takes a path along the west side of Plas-yw, heads over Bryn-ffynnon before following a path past Pen-y-bryn on the east side of Penycloddiau. Penycloddiau is then traversed from North to South back to the start.
This can be quite an exhilarating walk as it explores the foothills east of the main Clwydian Hills. On occasions sections of the path have proved to be somehat boggy, but at ths time of the year it shouldn't be a problem.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Nigel, Fan.(Those not walking: Ed, Mike.)
. Saturday 16th April 2022.
The Three Lakes Walk on Denbigh Moors.
Postponed - wil probably be on 21st May.
Distance:11.6 miles; Climb:1523'.
Start: Park on grass verge just before crossing over the dam (Eastern side of the Llyn Aled). Grid ref:SH916579.
Leave Chester at 08-00 a.m.
This walk is taken from Dave Berry's books "Walks in the Hidden Heart of North Wales" and Walks Around Hiraethog Moors and Lakes" whichever you prefer. Same walks, just different covers, and one walk has been extended a little in the former book. Llyn Aled, Llyn Alwen and the Alwen Reservoir are the three "lakes" visited. In the past sections have been quite boggy to say the least, but hopefully it won't be too bad at this time of the year.  This walk is not everyone's cup of tea, but over the years, it has become one of my favourite walks on the Denbigh Moors.
Those planning to walk: Martyn.(Those not walking: Mike,Ed. )
Wednesday 20th April 2022.
Ffrith Mountain and the Alyn Gorge.
Distance: 9 miles. Climb: 1010'.
Start: Lay-by on the Cadole to the Pantymwyn road. Grid ref: SJ205627. Approaching Loggerheads on the A494, Mold to Ruthin Road and after passing the former Rainbow Inn (now a building site), take the next road on the right just before the newsagent. The lay-by is almost immediately on the right by the telephone kiosk.
Leave Chester: 09-00 a.m.
This walk is taken from Dave Berry's Book " More Walks in the Clwydian Hills" He describes it as an excellent walk exploring beautiful valleys and foothills. We usually start at Loggerheads, but as it is £5 to park for more than 4 hours we will start up the road in Cadole.
Those planning to walk: Martyn,Ed,Fran,Sue and Michel. (Those not walking: Mike, David S, Wendy)
Saturday 23rd April 2022.
Craig Bron-Banog and Part of Cwm Alwen. 
Distance: 9-10 miles; Climb:1100'.
Start:Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr. Riverside picnic site. Grid ref:SH987496. Take the Ruthin to Cerrigydrudion road. Turn right just after the bridge by the Crown Inn. Continue down the road past the church. The picnic area is on the right just before the school.
Leave Chester 08-30 a.m.
Both walks are taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks In the Hidden Heart North Wales". The Craig Bron-Banog walk is new to us. He describes it as an eight mile figure of eight walk exploring the afforested undulating countryside South-east of Llyn Brenig. The route meanders through Clocaenog Forest, passes a hidden waterfall and an ancient standing stone before reaching the highest point of Craig Bron-Banog with its panoramic views.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike .(Those not walking: Ed)
Wednesday 27th April 2022.
A Pentre-celyn Round
(A part of the Clwydian Trio.)
Cancelled.
A new walk will be offered.
The organiser's absence has allowed others to consider a more adventurous Wednesday Walk.
Please contact Mike or Ed for details (it i likely to involve aleaving Chester at  08-30)  or me and I will forward your request. 
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 9-00 a.m.
This is a walk based on a  walk by Debbie Hamilton in 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.
 In recent years we have shortened the walk by mising out the Norther section towards Moel Gyw. This reduces the walk by about 2 miles and the climb by about 800'. Although shorter it still makes a very good walk.
Those planning to walk: .(Those not walking: Martyn (I have a dental appointment), Wendy.)
Saturday 30th April 2022.
Tegg's Nose and Macclesfield Forest.
Postponed. 
See below for replacement walk.
Distance: 9 miles. Climb: 1000'.
Start: Tegg's Nose Country Park Car park. Pay and Display. Grid ref: SJ950732.
Leave Chester at 08-30 a.m.
This walk is taken from the "Pathfinders Guide to Cheshire". It is described as a varied 
walk with good views from Tegg's Nose. 
We will visit Tegg's Nose first, rather than at the end of the walk. The walk is also described 
as an undulating walk exploring the countryside on the edge of the Peak District. 
This is a walk that we have come to like and regularly appears on the list at this time 
of the year. 

Those planning to walk: Martyn, .(Those not walking: )
Replacement Walk.
The Three Lakes Walk on Denbigh Moors.
Distance:11.6 miles; Climb:1523'.
Start: Park on grass verge just before crossing over the dam (Eastern side of the Llyn Aled). Grid ref:SH916579.
Leave Chester at 08-30 a.m.
This walk is taken from Dave Berry's books "Walks in the Hidden Heart of North Wales" and Walks Around Hiraethog Moors and Lakes" whichever you prefer. Same walks, just different covers, and one walk has been extended a little in the former book. Llyn Aled, Llyn Alwen and the Alwen Reservoir are the three "lakes" visited. In the past sections have been quite boggy to say the least, but hopefully it won't be too bad at this time of the year.  This walk is not everyone's cup of tea, but over the years, it has become one of my favourite walks on the Denbigh Moors.
Those planning to walk: Martyn,Ed.(Those not walking: Mike,  )