Harris Hikers Walks and Dates July 2022

All Covid Restrictions in Wales have been lifted,  so it is no longer the law to wear face coverings in any situation, although you may feel more comfortable in some situations to do so.  I will still have my face covering with me, you may wish to do the same.

 Although it is no longer a law, you may also want to use 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 it becomes easier to arrange car sharing. in addition it helps me to know how many route maps I need to bring and on special occasions how many pieces of fruit cake will be needed.
Saturday 1st July 2022.
Llugwy and Lledre.

Distance: 8-9 miles; Climb: 1000'.

Start: Railway station car park in the centre of Betws-y Coed. Grid ref: SH795565.Leave Chester at 8-30 a.m. (It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes from Saltney)

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike, Ed .

(Those not walking: )

This is another walk taken from Dave Berry's new book "Walks Around Betws-y-Coed and the Conwy Valley". This walk links the beautiful wooded Llugwy and Lledre Valleys. It takes in Sarn Helen, the former Roman Road, and reaches over 800' before descending in to the Lledre Valley. It involves a steep climb to Llyn Elsi or at least that is what Dave Berry says!

The last couple of times I have done this, the weather has not been kind, but hopefully at this time of year it should be OK.

This walk gives us the opportunity to cross the new Miners Bridge near Swallow Falls.

Wednesday 6th July 2022.

In Search of St. Cynhafal

Distance: 8 miles. Climb: 700',
Start: Roadside parking in Llandyrnog on the Llangynhafal road (Gladstone Terrace) . Park on the wider part of the road after Nant Glyd. Grid ref: SJ109650.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.

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

(Those not walking: Sue and Michel)

This walk is taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks in the Vale of Clwyd" 
It is described as a delightful walk exploring th attractive countryside between the Afon Clwyd and the lower slopes of the Clwydian Hills

Saturday 6th July 2022.

Around Llyn Brenig.

Distance: 9.8  miles; Climb: 610'.
Start: Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre car park (Pay and Display). Grid ref: SH968547' .
Leave Chester 08-30 a.m.

Those planning to walk: Martyn,  .

(Those not walking: )

This walk is based on a walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks in the Hidden Heart Of North Wales" or "Walks Around the Hiraethrog Moors and Lakes". This is a low level walk and is a gentle stroll around the lake. Apparently there is an Osprey nesting n a platform in the lake, so we should have a good chance of seeing one. Bring your binoculars if you have them.

Wednesday 13th July 2022.

Around Bryn Alyn and Eryrys.

Distance: 8 miles. Climb: 1400'. 
Although the distance will probably be reduced by taking a few short cuts.

Start: Layby on the A494 Mold to Ruthin Road, about 1/2 mile South of Llanferres. Grid ref: SJ187597.

Leave Chester 09-00 a.m.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike, Nigel, Fran, David S, Ed, Sue and Michel .

(Those not walking: )

This walk uses two walks from Dave Berry's book More Walks in the Clwydian Hill".  We have combined these walks on several occasions before and the section over Bryn Alyn is always good. It will also give us another opportunity to test our route finding skills through Nercwys Forest again! Admittedly the last couple of times we have had no problems in finding the right path, we've done it so many times over the years that at last the route seems to be etched in to our memories!

This good walk has its challenges and its delights too!

Saturday 16th July 2022.

Beaumaris and Penmon.

Postponed - replaced by a walk arund Moel Famau fro Bwlch Penbarra.

Distance:13 miles. Climb: 800'.

Start: The car park on the left just past Beaumaris Castle. Grid ref: SH609762.

Leave Chester 8-00a.m.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike, Ed.

Those not walking: 

This walk combines one walk from Carl Roger's book "Coastal Walks Around Anglesey - Volume 1" with a walk from his book "Coastal Walks Around Anglesey - Volume 2" .  We enjoyed these walk when we last did it in March 2007.  High tide is at 08-30,  and is only 8.3 m (27.7') so hopefully it will be possible to walk along the beach for the first part of the walk.  This is a good and varied walk, passing Penmon Priory and the site of Castell Aberlleiniog.

 We will shorten the walk after reaching Penmon, where we will probably have lunch.

Wednesday 20th July 2022.

Lady Bagot's Drive and More.

Distance: 8 -10 miles. Climb: 600'.

Start: Ruthin Craft Centre Car park (free) on Lon Parcwr (4th turning off the roundabout if approaching from Mold/Chester. It is opposite Tesco). Grid ref: SJ125586

Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.

Those planning to walk: Martyn,  .

Those not walking:  .

This walk is adapted from two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks in the Vale of Clwyd".  We have completed this walk many times before in all sorts of weather conditions. Conditions underfoot have been particularly challenging after lots of rain and the Afon Clwyd is in spate.  In the past we have seen Kingfishers and Salmon jumping the weir, seeing either again would be nice.

The length of the walk depends on which way we decide to return to Rhuthin from Rhewl.

Saturday 23rd July 2022.

Moel Faban, Llefn, Gyrn and Felin Fawr.

Postponed. 

Replaced by a Delamere Forest walk from The Yeld. 

Distance:9-10 miles.

Climb:2200'

Start: Top car Park, Bethesda. Grid ref: SH62356681

Leave Chester at 8-00 a.m.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike, 

Ed . 

(Those not walking: ) 

This is a walk that Ed found in a book. 

We did most of the walk on 14th May 2022, but ended up missing out part of the Felin Fawr walk.

This time we will start with the walk that explores the area south of Bethesda and includes part of the historic Felin Fawr Works and the Las Ogwen Recreational Trail.

The second part explores the attractive upland landscape north east of Bethesda, and includes upto three outlying hills. We will decideon the day if we make it as far as Gyrn.

Wednesday 27th July 2022.

Moel Famau , Around Ffrith Mountain and Clwyd Forest.

Distance: 7-8 miles. Climb: 1500'.
Start: Bwilch Penbarra Car park ( £1-50 last time we used this car park. Cash is better than a credit card), south west of the PC block. This is the top car park that overlooks the Vale of Clwyd.

Grid ref: SJ161605
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, .

Those not walking:   
This walk combines to routes from Dave Berry's Books, one from "Walks in the Clwydian Hills" and one from "Walks in the Clwydian Hills - New Edition." This is a walk that we first did in 2015, and every one said that they enjoyed it.  Hence its inclusion again this year. Perhaps at this time of the year we will reach the Jubile Tower on a warm wind free day with superb views in all directions!

Saturday 30th July 2022.

Around Llyn Trawsfynnyd. 

Distance: 8 miles. Climb: 1000'.

Start: Trawsfynydd Cafe and Fishing Permit Car Park, just off the A470 down the road to the Power Station. Grid ref: SH696383.

Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, . 

(Those not walking: ) 

This is another walk that Ed has found. This is a really enjoyable walk

 It is described as a fine 8 mile walk with spectacular views in places. The walk goes round the lake in a clockwise direction, heading South towards the village of Trawsfynnydd. It involves a small section of the A470, but doing the walk this way round gets the road section over quite early in to the walk. Thankfully it is also on a wide footpath. After this the route heads towards the lake and crosses what is described as a unique footbridge. The route on the West side of the lake, looks as though it may be interesting in terms of path finding, whilst the section on the North side is described as going through as a swampy section, so this might be challenging too!