The Monthy Shorter Walk followed by a meal will only be on the 5th Wednesday of a month.
Suggestions for all Wednesday Walks are always 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.
Letting me know that you won't be walking is just as important otherwise I am left guessing as to how many maps to run off and invariably I end up printing too many!
Latest Information About Harris Hikers from 23rd March 2023
After much discussion between group members, those present decided to follow DS’s suggestion that “Short walks with an option of a meal at a nearby venue” should take place on the fifth Wednesday in a month, and members of the group would take it in turns to plan the walk and venue.
There are only four such Wednesdays in 2023.
March 30th, May 31st, August 30th and November 29th.
March 30th - Short Walk and Meal – Cancelled.
DS will plan a replacement walk for “Short Walk and Meal”, currently down for 26th April.
It was also agreed that Wednesday Walks should in the main be walks of around 8 miles with no more than about 1200’ of climb. If proposed walks exceed these suggestions routes should have obvious short cuts to reduce distance and / or climb involved.
It was also agreed that each month a different member of the group should plan the walk.
Which day in the month wasn’t agreed, but it would make sense that it should be the last Wednesday in the month and that would include the “Short Walk and Meal Option” on the fifth Wednesday in the month.
In order to include that walk in the monthly “Dates and Walks Post", details of the walk need to be sent to me by 15th of the previous month.
Wherever possible I would like people to let me know of their intention to walk or not to walk by Monday afternoon/early evening prior to the walk on Wednesday. There isn’t an issue with last minute cancellations for any reason. This happens anyway when adverse weather is forecast at the last minute.
This will enable me to provide the right number of maps/ descriptions, hence reducing unnecessary printing costs.
Where the “Short Walk and Meal” is concerned, the person planning the walk and meal should be contacted directly and informed of theirr intentions as soon as you have made your decision.
There are only four such Wednesdays in 2023.
March 30th, May 31st, August 30th and November 29th.
March 30th - Short Walk and Meal – Cancelled.
DS will plan a replacement walk for “Short Walk and Meal”, currently down for 26th April.
It was also agreed that Wednesday Walks should in the main be walks of around 8 miles with no more than about 1200’ of climb. If proposed walks exceed these suggestions routes should have obvious short cuts to reduce distance and / or climb involved.
It was also agreed that each month a different member of the group should plan the walk.
Which day in the month wasn’t agreed, but it would make sense that it should be the last Wednesday in the month and that would include the “Short Walk and Meal Option” on the fifth Wednesday in the month.
In order to include that walk in the monthly “Dates and Walks Post", details of the walk need to be sent to me by 15th of the previous month.
Wherever possible I would like people to let me know of their intention to walk or not to walk by Monday afternoon/early evening prior to the walk on Wednesday. There isn’t an issue with last minute cancellations for any reason. This happens anyway when adverse weather is forecast at the last minute.
This will enable me to provide the right number of maps/ descriptions, hence reducing unnecessary printing costs.
Where the “Short Walk and Meal” is concerned, the person planning the walk and meal should be contacted directly and informed of theirr intentions as soon as you have made your decision.
Saturday 1st April 2023.
Another Walk On Conwy Mountain.
Distance: 9-10 miles. Climb:1800' at a guess!Start: Long stay car park on the B5106 at Conwy. Pay and Display. Grid ref:SH781773.
Leave Chester 08-30 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Ed.
(Those not walking: Mike . )
This walk is taken from Carl Rogers's book "Walking in the Conwy Valley". Much of the routes as far as Conwy is the same as we have done on the last two occasions,. It goes through the harbour, follows riverside before passing the school and then climbing to Conwy Mountain along he North Wales path. The return route goes South towards Henryd. It is similar to a route we used many years ago, but appears to miss out much of the road walking.
Wednesday 5th April 2023.
Chirk - Offa's Dyke, A Canal Tunnel and maybe a Castle.
Walk Cancelled due to an horrendously wet weather forecast predicted for the whole of the day.
Distance: 9.0 miles. Climb: 800'.
Start: Chirk Centre Car Park. Grid ref: SJ291377.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Sue and Michel (if his neck pain eases), Ed.
(Those not walking: Mike, Fran, David S., Nigel, Wendy )
This walk is taken from Dave berry's booklet " Walks Around the Berwyns and The Ceiriog Valley". It is described as a walk of great variety and explores the attractive undulating countryside around Chirk. At times it follows the Offa's Dyke Footpath. Part of the route follows the Llangollen canal towpath and includes going through a short tunnel We may in fact go through a second tunnel. You may wish to bring a torch, but there is a handrail to guide you. This will be the second time that we have started a walk from Chirk.
Saturday 8th April 2023.
The Swallow Falls, Cyffty Mine and More.
Distance: 8 - 9 miles; Climb:1500'.
Start: Betws-y-coed Station (Long Stay) Car Park (Pay and Display £5-00?) Grid ref: SH792567
Leave Chester 08-30 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Ed, Mike, Alexandra.
(Those not walking: )
This walk uses part of a walk from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Betws-y-coed and The Conwy Valley" with an extension takes us into part of the Gwydir Forest, with the return route following the Afon Llugwy riverside path from the Miners' Bridge back to Betws-y-coed.
Wednesday 12th April 2023.
Moel Famau, Moel Dywyll and Moel Llys-y-coed.
Postponed too wet and too windy!
Distance: 8.0 miles. Climb: 1500'.Start: Car park area West of Cilcain. Grid ref: SJ170652.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: .
(Those not walking: Martyn, Phil, Mike, Wendy, David S, Sue and Michel, Fran )
To get to the parking area, at the crossroads in Cilcain turn right (Westward), past the White Horse, Church and Village hall, at the end of a few houses on the right turn, left and the parking area is a few hundred yards further on on the right.
This walk is a repeat of the walk posted on the 14th August 2020. Only three of us started the walk, but none of us completed the walk as originally planned. This walk includes three hills along Offa's Dyke Footpath - Moel Famau, Moel Dywyll and Moel Llys-y-coed. Although Moel Llys-y-coed is not one of my favourite hills in the Clwydian range especially its ascent from from North to South, on this occasion I will bite the bullet this way.
On a good clear day we should get excellent views in all directions.
On a good clear day we should get excellent views in all directions.
Saturday 15th April 2023.
Beyond the Ro and Moel Fferna
Posponed.
See below for replacement walk.
Distance: 9-10 mile. Climb:1500'.Start: Lay-by next to The Butterfly Man and Craft Centre on the A5. Grid ref: SJ1586942449.
Leave Chester 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, .
(Those not walking: Mike )
This walk combines one of the walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Llangollen and the Dee Valley" with an extension to the summit of Moel Ferna (weather permitting). We will decide the return route on the day. We have visited Moel Ferna in all sorts of conditions, some good, some not so good, hopefully it will be a good one this time.Replacement Walk Saturday 15t April 2023.
Gwydir Forest from Llanwrst.
Distance: 8-9 miles. Climb: 1800'.Leave Chester at 08-30 a.m.
Start: Plas yn Dre,Riverside car Park, Llanrwst . Grid ref: SH795617.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Ed .
(Those not walking: Mike )
The walk is taken from Carl Roger's book "Walking in the Conwy Valley. It is described as amoderately strenuous route exploring the Eastern sectrions of the forest with its many lakes.
It follows mainly good forest tracks and paths. Last we did this walk Ed persuaded me explore one or two off piste paths!
Wednesday 19th April 2023.
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 smalll new housing estate), take the next road on the right just before the newsagent. The lay-by is almost immediately on the right by the telephone kiosk.
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 smalll new housing estate), 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.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Ed. Nigel, Fran, Sue and Michel
(Those not walking: Mike, David S, Wendy )
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.Saturday 22nd April 2023.
The Welsh Highland Railway and Bryngwyn Branch Line.
Distance: 9-10 miles. Climb: 925''.Leave Chester at 08-30 a.m.
Start: Rhostryfan Old Station Car Park . Grid ref: SH498579.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Ed.
(Those not walking: Mike )
This walk combines two walks by Dave Berry, "The welsh Highland Railway" and the "Bryngwyn Branch Line", both of which start at Rhostryfan Old Station Car Park.As much of the walk follows close to the railway track or along the a dissused track bed, the climb is quite gentle.
On a clear day there should be good views of the coast towards the Lleyn Peninuslar and Anglesey as well as some of the nearby mountains of Eryri.
At this time of the year there is a good chance of hearing some of the Spring migrant birds like Chiffchaff and Willow warbers.
Spring flowers should be blooming as well.
Some field paths can be muddy and there is a fair bit of roadwalking along manly quiet country lanes.
Wednesday 26th April 2023.
A Great Barrow and Plemstall Walk
and Meal at The Stamford Bridge Inn.
Cancelled
See below for the Replacement Walk.
Distance: 6.5 miles. Climb: 250'.
Start: Stamford Bridge Inn Car Park, Tarvin Road, Chester Grid ref: SJ467673
Leave Chester 09-00 ready to start the walk at 09-30.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, .
(Those not walking: Mike. )
Expect wet grass and muddy sections and after prolonged rain some of the low lying meadows may be flooded.
If we have had a prolonged rainy spell, I will replace the walk with an alternative "Tarvin and The Roman Bridges" a slightly shorter walk (5.5 miles).
Both walks have been taken from the Stamford Bridge Web site.
Replacement Walk 26th April 2023
A Two Canal Walk from Anderton Lift
Distance: 8-9 miles, Climb: < 400ft
Based on 7th April 2021 walk led by Mike Dodd and Upton Trekers 17th July 2021
Start; Anderton Boat Museum Car Park, Lift Lane, Anderton - CW9 6FW - SJ646754. Pay & Display - Ticket on foot
Leave Chester 09-00.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Ed, Sue and Michel,David S, Nigel, Fran
(Those not walking: Mike, Wendy . )
Access via M56 J10, A559, Gib Hill and Comberbach due to long term closure of Soot Hill
From the Anderton lift descend to Winnington Swing Bridge and take the Weaver Navigation tow path downstream almost to Acton Swing Bridge. Here go right and up a slight rise to gain the Trent & Mersey Canal at Bridge 208. Go right along the tow path to Bridge 207 where go off left to reach Little Leigh. Suggested lunch break in the village. Leave Little Leigh on a path which leads back to the Trent & Mersey at Bridge 204. Continue left along the tow path and negotiate two tunnels by walking over the top. The descent from the top of Barnton Tunnel and another mile of tow path leads back to the car park.
From the Anderton lift descend to Winnington Swing Bridge and take the Weaver Navigation tow path downstream almost to Acton Swing Bridge. Here go right and up a slight rise to gain the Trent & Mersey Canal at Bridge 208. Go right along the tow path to Bridge 207 where go off left to reach Little Leigh. Suggested lunch break in the village. Leave Little Leigh on a path which leads back to the Trent & Mersey at Bridge 204. Continue left along the tow path and negotiate two tunnels by walking over the top. The descent from the top of Barnton Tunnel and another mile of tow path leads back to the car park.
Saturday 29th April 2023.
Moel Famau, Moel Dywyll and Moel Llys-y-coed.
Distance: 8.0 miles. Climb: 1500'.Start: Car park area West of Cilcain. Grid ref: SJ170652.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn.
(Those not walking: Mike, )
To get to the parking area, at the crossroads in Cilcain turn right (Westward), past the White Horse, Church and Village hall, at the end of a few houses on the right turn, left and the parking area is a few hundred yards further on on the right.
This walk is a repeat of the walk posted on the 14th August 2020. Only three of us started the walk, but none of us completed the walk as originally planned. This walk includes three hills along Offa's Dyke Footpath - Moel Famau, Moel Dywyll and Moel Llys-y-coed. Although Moel Llys-y-coed is not one of my favourite hills in the Clwydian range especially its ascent from from North to South, on this occasion I will bite the bullet this way.
On a good clear day we should get excellent views in all directions.
On a good clear day we should get excellent views in all directions.
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