The Monthy Shorter Walk will still be on the last Wednesday of the month.
I am happy to receive suggestions for suitable short walks, particularly if they are free from stiles.
Suggestions for other Wednesday Walks are also welcome.
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 or treats will be needed.
Wednesday 1st February 2023.
Gronant, Prestatyn, Talacre and The Point of Ayr.
Distance: 9.2 miles. (Although there are plenty of opprtunities to make this walk shorter as this walk is like a a figure of eight walk.
Climb: 120'.
Start at Gronant Dunes Car Park on Shore Road: Grid Ref: SJ090837 This road off the A548, Moston Road and signposted to Presthaven Sands / Gronant Dunes.This is a new starting point.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Sue and Michel, Nigel, Fran, Mike.
(Those not walking: Ed, David S)
(Those not walking: Ed, David S)
High tide is at about 14-51, and is about 24.5' / 7.5 m. The route starts by heading north down Shore Road to Presthaven Sands where will first head west through the golf course to Prestatyn's Barkby Beach. We will then walk on the beach or follow the path along sthe top of the dunes as far a the Little Tern colony. After visiting the RSPB Viewpoint and Visitor Hut, we will probably continue along the beach Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
High tide is at about 14-51-00, and is about 24.5' / 7.5 m. The route starts by heading north down Shore Road to Presthaven Sands where will first head west through the golf course to Prestatyn's Barkby Beach. We will then walk on the beach or follow the path along sthe top of the dunes as far a the Little Tern colony. After visiting the RSPB Viewpoint and Visitor Hut, we will probably continue along the beach towards the Point of Ayr Lighthouse. Hopefuly we will find a suitable place to have lunch on the beach, unless we have walked fast enough to reach the picnic tables next path to the Point of Ayr RSPB hide. If time allows and everyone is willing, we will visit the RSPB Hide, h towards the Point of Ayr Lighthouse. Hopefuly we will find a suitable place to have lunch on the beach, unless we have walked fast enough to reach the picnic tables next path to the Point of Ayr RSPB hide. If time allows and everyone is willing, we will visit the RSPB Hide, before returning to Presthaven Sands through The Warren Nature Reserve.
Saturday 4th February 2023.
This walk will be replaced by the walk done by the rest of the group on 21st December 2022.
In search of Eddisbury Castle.
Llanfairfechan to Aber Ogwen and the Spinnies L.N.R.
Brent Geese on the shore near Traeth Lefan
Distance: 10-11 miles. Climb: 200'.
Start: Llanfairfechan Promenade / Coastal car Park. Grid ref: SH679754.
Leave Chester at 08-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, .
(Those not walking: Ed)
This is essentially a linear there and back walk, but if the tide allows we will walk along the beach on the return route from the Aber Ogwen pic-nic site (lunch spot the last time we did the walk). There should be plenty of birds to see on the coast, and we will probably visit at least one of the four bird hides on the route. I the past we have even seen a Kingfisher from the hide at The Spinies. Bring binoculars with you if you have them. High tide at about 10-36 a.m., 28.1 ' / 8.6 m.
(Those not walking: Ed)
This is essentially a linear there and back walk, but if the tide allows we will walk along the beach on the return route from the Aber Ogwen pic-nic site (lunch spot the last time we did the walk). There should be plenty of birds to see on the coast, and we will probably visit at least one of the four bird hides on the route. I the past we have even seen a Kingfisher from the hide at The Spinies. Bring binoculars with you if you have them. High tide at about 10-36 a.m., 28.1 ' / 8.6 m.
Wednesday 8th February 2023.
A Walk from Llantysilio Green in Search of Snowdrops.
Snowdrops in the church grounds at Llantysilio Green.
Start: Llantysilio Green National Trust Car Park. Grid ref: SJ197433.
Leave Chester at 09-00.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike. Fran, Ed.
(Those not walking: Sue and Michel, Nigel, David S.)
The walk starts by taking the path to St. Tysilio's Church, where hopefully the Snowdrops
will be in full bloom.
The route then takes past the Horseshoe Falls and along the Llangollen Canal towpath as
far as Llangollen.
At Llangollen the route climbs steadily northwards past Tirionia to join the Clwydian Way.
The Clwydian Way is the followed past Valley Crucis Abbey as far as Hendre.
Leaving the Cwydian Way the route descends to the main road which is followed South to
the Britannia Inn. At the Britannia Inn the path heading across Pen-y-bryn is taken until it
meets the Dee Valley Way. The Dee Valley Way is then followed South back to the start.
(Those not walking: Sue and Michel, Nigel, David S.)
The walk starts by taking the path to St. Tysilio's Church, where hopefully the Snowdrops
will be in full bloom.
The route then takes past the Horseshoe Falls and along the Llangollen Canal towpath as
far as Llangollen.
At Llangollen the route climbs steadily northwards past Tirionia to join the Clwydian Way.
The Clwydian Way is the followed past Valley Crucis Abbey as far as Hendre.
Leaving the Cwydian Way the route descends to the main road which is followed South to
the Britannia Inn. At the Britannia Inn the path heading across Pen-y-bryn is taken until it
meets the Dee Valley Way. The Dee Valley Way is then followed South back to the start.
Saturday 11th February 2023
Clip-y-Orsedd and theThe Druid Circle.
Clip-y-Orsedd on the skyline.
Distance: 8-9 miles. Climb:2000'.
Start: Promenade Car park, Llanfairfechan. Turn right at cross roads traffic lights in centre of Llanfairfechan and follow Station Road down to the promenade. Grid ref:SH679754.
Leave Chester 8-30 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Nigel, Mike, Fran, Robert, Ed.
(Those not walking:)
(Those not walking:)
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.
Wednesday 15th February 2023.
Burton, Neston and Parkgate with short Extension.
A possible hostery to visit for afterwalk refreshments.
Distance: 8-10 miles. (With plenty of opportunities to shorten the walk on the day if we decide that is what we want). Climb:215'.
Start: Roadside parking on Denhall Lane next to benches overlooking the marshes. Grid ref: SJ301747.
Start: Roadside parking on Denhall Lane next to benches overlooking the marshes. Grid ref: SJ301747.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Sue and Michel, David S., Ed, Mike,, Wendy .
(Those not walking: Nigel , Fran.)
The Burton circuit is taken from Jen Darling's book "Walks in West Cheshire and the Wirral". The extension will involve some road walking through Neston to link up with the Wirral Way and onto Parkgate. The return route will use coastal paths as much as possible and passes Neston Old Quay and Denhall Quay on the way back to Denhall Lane.
High tide is about 18-00. 7.5 m / 24.7'. If preferred we can always return along the Wirral Way rather than along the beach from Parkgate to Little Neston.
High tide is about 18-00. 7.5 m / 24.7'. If preferred we can always return along the Wirral Way rather than along the beach from Parkgate to Little Neston.
Saturday 18th February 2023.
Around Bosley Cloud.
The view from Bosley Cloud trig point.
Distance: 8- 9 miles. Climb:1200'.
Start: Lay-by on the A523, South of its junction with the A54. Grid ref: SJ917657.
Leave Chester at 08-30.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, .
(Those not walking: .)
This walk is taken from Jen Darling's book "Best Pub Walks in Cheshire", although we won't take her advice on the local hostelries! The walk takes us to the top of Bosley Cloud with its panoramic views over the Cheshire plain.. After visiting the trig point on Bosley Cloud, the walk heads West to meet up with the Macclesfield Canal, which we follow for an easy four mile stretch.
Wednesday 22nd February 2023.Glasfryn and Gwysaney.
This is this months short walk followed by lunch for those that want to indulge.
Table booked for 12-15, so we will need to be pretty promp at setting off from the Glasfryn, idealy by about 09-45.
Gwysaney Hall - seen on route.
Distance: 5.1 miles. Climb: 360'.
Start: Glasfryn, Mold. Grid ref: SJ23986516 (Approximate Post Code CH7 6LR)
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike, Fran, Nigel and Elaine, Sue.
(Those not walking: Michel, Wendy, Celia, Ed, David S)
If you plan to stop for lunch, please let me know by Monday evening and I will book a table.
The walk is the one that the Glafryn advertise and complete copies can be obtained on iFootpath,com.
The walk is described as involving challenging terrain, but I think that is a little exaggerating.
We have done this walk in the past, and if I remember correctly the sections through the woodlands can be boggy, but wouldn't describe it as being challenging.
The walk is decribed as taking you high into the surrounding hills. passing through the beautiful Gwysaney Estate before descending to the village of Soughton. It is a really rewarding walk taking you through classic Welsh hillsides and valleys.
Saturday 25th February 2023.
Llanarmon-yn-Ial, Eryrys and Moel y Gyw.
Looking down on the Pistyll Gwyn Quarry
Distance:8-10 miles; Climb:1500'.
Start:Pistyll Gwyn Quarry car park. 1 mile north of Llanarmon-yn-Ial. Grid ref: SJ189574.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Ed.
(Those not walking: Mike )
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. Last time out we reduced the walk to about 8 miles, so there is a good chance we will do the same today.
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. Last time out we reduced the walk to about 8 miles, so there is a good chance we will do the same today.
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