Harris Hikers Walks and Dates August 2022

 

Change of walk for Wednesday 17th August 2022.

NEW Shorter Walk each month.

Some of group's regular walkers have suggested that it would be a good idea to include one walk each month that is shorter (5 - 6 miles) that might tempt anyone put off by a 10 mile walk, to joins us. 

I am happy to receive suggestions for suitable short walks, particularly if they free from stiles

These walks will where possible be on the last Wednesday each month.

The first of these walks is on Wednesday 31st August.

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.

Wednesday 3rd August 2022.
Gop Hill, Golden Grove and Sea Views.
Distance: 7- 8 miles. Climb: 1000'.
Start:  Llanasa Car park opposite the pub and church. Grid ref SJ106815
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, .
(Those not walking: Nigel)
This walk combines one walks from Dave Berry's book "More Walks in the Clwydian Hills" with a walk from Bob Harris's book "Walks in Ancient Wales". One walk is described as an exhilarating walk with breathtaking contrasting views and the other visits the ancient sites, including the cairn on Gop Hill. 
Saturday 6th August 2022.
To be arranged if a suitable walk can be agreed.
Wednesday 10th August 2022.
Denbigh Castle, Goblin Fields and St Dyfnog's Well.
Postponed - too hot to walk today. 
Now on 17th August 2022
Distance: 8-9 miles. Climb: 600'
Start: Roadside parking by the weir, West of Brookhouse Mill and Pottery. Take the A525 from Denbigh. Just before the Brookhouse Mill Tavern on the A525, at a signpost for "Pottery", turn right (West), go past the marked parking bays for the pottery   and park on the left side of the road by the weir. Grid ref: SJ069656.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk:. 
(Those not walking: )
These two walks are taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks in the Vale of Clwyd". One walk explores the attractive and varied countryside between Llanrhaeadr and Brookhouse and gives us the opportunity to see again the famous Tree of Jesse medieval stained glass window (1533) and Ann Parry's gravestone with its inscription"God kept His word".  The walk also includes two mile of riverside  alongside the Afon Ystrad and Afon Clwyd
The second walk is described as interesting and takes a "green"approach to a little known castle in Wales.
Saturday 13th August 2022.
To be arranged if a suitable walk can be agreed.
Wednesday 17th August 2022.
St Dyfnog's Well,Llwyn Wood, Coed Mawr and More .Distance: 7.4 miles. Climb: 400'
Start: Roadside parking by the weir, West of Brookhouse Mill and Pottery. Take the A525 from Denbigh. Just before the Brookhouse Mill Tavern on the A525, at a signpost for "Pottery", turn right (West), go past the marked parking bays for the pottery  and park on the left side of the road by the weir. Grid ref: SJ069656.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk:. Martyn, Nigel, David S, Fran, Ed
(Those not walking: Mike, Sue and Michel)
These walk is taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks in the Vale of Clwyd". One walk explores the attractive and varied countryside between Llanrhaeadr and Brookhouse and gives us the opportunity to see again the famous Tree of Jesse medieval stained glass window (1533) and Ann Parry's gravestone with its inscription"God kept His word".  The walk also includes two miles of riverside  alongside the Afon Ystrad and Afon Clwyd
There is a possible extension that is described as interesting and takes a "green"approach to a little known castle (Denbigh) in Wales.
However on the last two occasions we have decided not to do the extension, and had to be satisfied with good views of the castle from the south west.
Saturday 20th August 2022.
Exloring the Environs of Buckley.
Distance: (8-9 miles. Climb: 500'
Start: Buckley Town Centre Car Park on The Precinct Way. Grid ref SJ279638.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.  Catch the 08-30 Arriva Mold Bus (4) from Chester Bus Interchange arriving in Buckley at about 09-22.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Ed.
(Those not walking: Mike )
This walk combines parts of the Buckley Town and Heritage Trails and Buckley Mountain on the north side of the town. On the south side of the town a short section the Wat's Dyke Way is used before returning to the start via Nant Wawr,
The exact route will be decided during the walk.
Wednesday 24th August 2022.
Deborah's Well, Moel Findeg and Big Covert
Distance:7-8 miles. Climb: 1300'.
Start: Lay-by on the  Cadole to the Pantymwyn road. Grid ref: SJ205627. 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 9-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Ed, Nigel, David S and Fran.
(Those not walking: Mike )
This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry's book "More Walks in the Clwydian Hills".  This is another chance to visit the summit of Moel Findeg with its fine views of the Northern Clwydians  and across the Cheshire plain to Peckforton and Beeston.  Hopefully we will make it as far as the ancient Deborah's well this time. We may even do it first this time, if we park in the Cadole lay-by.
Saturday 27th August 2022.
To be arranged if a suitable walk can be agreed.
Wednesday 31st August 2022.
Hawarden, Hawarden Park and More.
Distance: 4-5 miles. Climb: 440'.
Start: Tinkersdale Car Park, Hawarden. Grid ref: SJ315656. 
At the fountain, take the A550 southward. The car park is on the left.
Those planning to walk: Martyn,Wendy,Nigel, Fran, David S. Roger, Sue and Michel, Sue Pearson, Dave Pearson?
(Those not walking: Mike,Ed,Celia)
This walk is taken from the Flintshire Council booklet "Rural Walks in Flintshire".
It is described aas an easy walk exploring the historic village of Hawarden and Hawarden Park.
You are prabably aware that the woodland in the park was a location used in filming the BBC 
production "Sherwood".
Last time we did this walk in March 2018, we did an extension to the north of the village, 
but this time, the only optional extension on offer will be a short exploration of the 
castle grounds.
As it is such a short walk, we will probably be finishing the walk by the time we would usually 
be stopping for lunch and it has been suggested that some of the group might like to have 
a light bite at the Glynne Arms afterwards.
DS reccomends the "Fish finger sandwich" and when I visited on the 11th August 2022 they
 had a good selection of beers including Purple Moose's Snowdonia Ale!