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 two such Wednesdays left in 2023.
August 30th and November 29th.
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.
This walk should be for the Wednesday in the month and that would include the “Short Walk and Meal Option” on the fifth Wednesday.
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.
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 two such Wednesdays left in 2023.
August 30th and November 29th.
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.
This walk should be for the Wednesday in the month and that would include the “Short Walk and Meal Option” on the fifth Wednesday.
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.
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.
Suggestions for Wednesday Walks and Saturday 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!
Saturday 1st July 2023.
A Rhuddlan and St Asaph Round
Distance: 7-9 mile. Climb:300' - 450'.'.Start: Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Car Park. Grid ref: SJ02047777
Leave Chester 08-30 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, .
Those not walking: Mike.
This walk explores the area south of Rhuddlan, initially passing the Castle and Twt Hill before picking up Clwydian Way as far as Pont David o the way to St Asaph.At St Asaph we have a choice of extending the walk southward as far as e hospital, before returning to St Asaph along a path from Dolgoed and Pen-rhew.
The return from St Asaph to Rhuddlan where possible follows the riverside path before joining the path alongside the the A525. Thankfully there is a avement for most of the way.
Wednesday 5th July 2023.
Llanasa and Gop Hill.
Distance: 7- 8 miles. Climb: 1000'.Start: Llanasa Car park opposite the pub and church. Grid ref SJ106815Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.Those planning to walk: Martyn, Ed, Sue and Michel, Nigel, Fran .Those not walking: Mike, David S.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 8th July 2023.
Around Minera Mountain.
Postponed - weather not looking good, possible thunder and lightening!
Will probably be one of August Saturday walks towards the end of the month.
Distance: 7-8 miles. Climb: 1000'.
Start: Minera Lead Mine Centre Car park. grid ref: SJ276509.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn,
Those not walking: Mike
This walk is a modified walk initially taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Ruabon and Hope Mountain". The walk is described as being quite demanding, especially on the open access moorland. A walk for experienced walkers only.
We have done this walk several times now and haven't always found it easy finding the path from Ty Hir. This time we will miss out Ty Hir and the difficult boggy moorland part of the walk
After visiting the trig point on Esclusam Mountain, we will drop down onto the Fron Deg path over Minera Mountain.
At Fron Deg we will head norhward on a path that leads eventually to New Brighton and a path into the Minera Lead Mines Country Park.
Wednesday 12th July 2023.
A Walk Around the Great Orme.
Postoned. Will probably be a mid-August Walk.
Distance: 8 miles. It can be easily be shorted or extended on the day to suit the needs of the group.
Climb: 500'-1000', depending on the route we take.
Start at Llandudno West shore. Roadside parking near the boating lake. Grid ref: SH771820.
Leave Chester at 08-30 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Ed .
Those not walking: Mike. David S., Nigel, Sue and Michel.
We will probably start by heading up Marine Drive and taking the Monks' Path upto the plateau. Following the paths on the north west side of the Great Orme. After visiting the summit trig point we will probably head for Happy Valley for lunch. At lunch we can decide if we want to return to the West shore via the invalids' terrace or return to the summit and drop down the zig-zag steps.
This another opportunty to look for the Silver studded blue.
We will probably miss out the trig point, unless any of the group wishes to use the facilities at the summit.
Saturday 15th July 2023.
A Linear Walk from Corwen to Llidiat-y-Parc via Moel Fferna.
POSTPONED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN AND STRONG WINDS FORECAST FOR THE WHOLE DAY.
Distance: 10 miles. Climb: 1500'.Start: A long lay-by 1/4 mile West of Llidiart-y-Parc: SJ118433.
Leave Chester at 09-00 (08-15) if we decide to use the bus to Corwen from Llidiart-y-Parc.
This is a linear walk, so we will need to have sufficient cars to leave at least one at the start, and take everyone to Corwen, the start of the walk. The easiest option is to take enough cars to be able to leave at least one car in the layby and have sufficient cars to transport everyone to Corwen.
It is possible to use public transport, but that would probably mean leaving Chester at about 08-15 to make sure that we didn't miss the 09-45 bus to Corwen.
This walk is taken from Dave berry's booklet " Walks Around the Berwyn Mountains and the Ceiriog Valley".
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Nigel and Ed
Those not walking: Mike.
The walk is described as a wlk for experienced walkers only. It features the North Berwyn Way to Moel Fferna. After following the River Dee past Llangar Church to Cynwyd, the route climbs steadily up a wooded valley and through a forest before crossing moorland to the top of Moel Fferna. Some of the routes up Moel Fferna have not been to our liking, so it will be interesting to explore this new route. On a good day the views from Moel Fferna can be be superb.The descent of Moel Ferna to Llidiat-y-Parc is the most direct route, and one that we are familiar with, having followed it many times.
Wednesday 19th July 2023.
A Ysceifiog, Lixwm and Nannerch Round
Distance: 7-8 miles. Climb: 950'.
Start: Roadside parking next to the Play Area in Ysceifiog.Grid ref: SJ15217152.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn,Nigel .
Those not walking: Ed, Mike, David S., Sue and Michel
It is quite some time since we have walked from Ysceifiog, and seing that the local ramblers want peple to use Ysceifiog Footpath 188, as it has taken them 3 years to get it recognised as a Right of Way, I thought it would be a good chance to do so.
Much of the walk is one we have done several times in the past, and starts by heading northward via Ysceifiog Lake towards Babell as far as Waen Isaf. after taking a path eastward we will pick up a minor road southward towards Lixwm. Ysceifiog Footpath 188 is just West of Lixwm and goes past Tan-yr-onen and Llwyn-drain to Pen-ffynnon-ycyff. Nannerch is our next objective where we pick up a track leading to Bryn Rug and a minor road past Ysceifiog Fisheries.
After carefully crosing the A541 we will return to Ysceifiog via Coed y Llan and Ysceifiog Church.
Saturday 22nd July 2023.
No planned walk.
Contact me if you want me to plan one.
Those planning to walk: Martyn,Those not walking: Mike, Ed.
Wednesday 26th July 2023.
Melin-y-Wig and Derwen.
Postponed - no-one else is available.
I will probably go on a short from Gronant to Prestatyn to see if the Little terns are still around.
Distance: 8 miles. Climb: 975'.
Start: Boncyn Foel-bach Forest Car Park Grid ref: SJ055520. This is on the B5105 Ruthin to Clawdd Newydd road.
Leave Chester at 09-00.
Leave Chester at 09-00.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, .
Those not walking: Ed, Nigel, Fran, Mike, David S., Sue and Michel.
This walk is taken from Lorna Jenner's book "Walks in the Vale of Clwyd". I have only done this walk once before starting from this car park and that was more than 10 years ago. It is described as being a varied walk through forest, quiet lanes, including one that was used on a pilgrims' route and an attractive riverside path.
Part of the route, particularly sections of the riverside path have in the past been rather boggy (Remembered from it being on walks starting from Melin-y-Wig). The section through the forest can be boggy too. The only other thing I remember about this walk is that the final section involves climbing out of the valley up to the car park - not the most ideal way to end a walk. We may have to dip our boots in disinfectant as we go through th grounds of a chicken farm.
Saturday 29nd July 2023.
No planned walk.
Contact me if you want me to plan one.
Those planning to walk: Martyn,Those not walking: Mike, Ed.
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