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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.
The last such Wednesdays for 2023 is this month, November 29th*.
The last such Wednesdays for 2023 is this month, 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.
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.
Wednesday 1st November 2023.
Lady Bagot's Drive and More.
Distance: 8 -9 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, Mike, Ed, Nigel .
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.
On one occasion we did see Salmon leaping at the weir on the Afon Clwyd. The salm run occurs October/November each year, hence the reason for putting the walk on this month.
Saturday 4th November 2023.
No planned walk as I am going birdwatching to Pennington Flash.
However Ed and Mike will organise a walk for today.
Contact them if you decide you want to join them.
Wednesday 8th November 2023.
Hilbre Island and More on request.
Distance: 4-5 miles. Climb: 100' at a guess!
Start: South Parade, West Kirby Marine Lake. Park between the old baths and the Sailing Club at the Southern end of the lake Grid ref: SJ214860.
Leave Chester at 09-00.
Those planning to walk: Martyn,Nigel, Sue and Michel, Mike, Ed? .
Those not walking: Fran .
High Tide is at 07-28 and is 24.3 m / 7.4 m and Low Tide is at 14-10, so it looks like being a good option today. We should be able to cross the sands following the tide as it goes out.
Bring binoculars, their should be plenty of Wintering birds to see and hopefully seals too.
Yesterday I saw a Great northern diver, Common scoter and Shag on West Kirby Marine Lake as well as 12 Goosanders.
If desired the walk is easily extended to include Grange Hill and Caldy Hill (see 2nd October 2021 walk).
Saturday 11th November 2023.
Abergele and Moelfre Isaf.
Distance: 9.0 miles. Climb:1250'.
Start: Pensarn Beach Car Park. Grid ref: SH944787. Park near the PC block as we will be heading South towards the centre of Abergele.
Leave Chester at 08-30 a.m.
Abergele and Moelfre Isaf.This walk is by Debbie Hamelton and starts in the centre of Abergele, but we will start on the coast. This will extend the walk by about 2 miles. The main walk is described as exploring the beautiful North Wales countyside South of Abergele. The outward route passes a well preserved watch tower.
Leave Chester at 08-30 a.m.
Abergele and Moelfre Isaf.This walk is by Debbie Hamelton and starts in the centre of Abergele, but we will start on the coast. This will extend the walk by about 2 miles. The main walk is described as exploring the beautiful North Wales countyside South of Abergele. The outward route passes a well preserved watch tower.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, .
Those not walking:
Wednesday 15th November 2023.
Moel Famau , Around Ffrith Mountain and Clwyd Forest.
Distance: 7-8 miles. Climb: 1500'.Start: Bwilch Penbarra Car park ( £5-00 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.
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 8th November 2023.
Traeth Lafan and Its Foothills.
Distance:7-8 miles. Climb:1000'.
Start: Abergwyngeryn Free Car Park Grid ref: SH0652728. Post code: LL33 0LF
PC (opens about 09-30) nearby and a cafe at the outdoor centre that allows walkers to use the toilets (opens earlier than PC.)
Leave Chester at 08-30 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike, Ed.
(Those not walking: )
This walk taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks On the North Wales Coast". The Traeth Lafan and it Foothills. This walk is an annual favourite and has in the past given us some wonderful experiences, especially in Winter trampling through soft fluffy knee deep snow, that didn't stick or wet our legs. You never know we may get some snow, this time too. It should be worthwhile bringing binoculars with you as we may visit The Spinnies Nature Reserve on the way back to our car.
This walk is described as walk of contrasting coastal and upland scenery with good views from the higher points on the North Wales path.
This time we will use the road to The Spinnies, and avoid the unpleasant smelly muddy experience of taking the path through the farm yard,
High Tide is at about 13-35 and is 8.7 m / 28.5', so hopefully we will arrive at The Spinnies at a time when we might have a better chance of seeing a Kingfisher.
Wednesday 22nd November 202023.
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, Mike, Ed, Sue and Michel, Nigel
(Those not walking: Fran)
Saturday 25th November 2023.
A Clwydian Trio - or part of it.
Distance: 9 miles. Climb;1900' .
Start: Pentre-celyn car park .. Grid ref: SJ150534. Post Code: LL15 2HE
The car parking area is on the left adjacent to the sign for Pentre-celyn, just off the B5429.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn .
Those not walking:
This is another walk by Debbie Hamilton and is taken from the "Walking" magazine. This walk includes the section of Offa's Dyke Path goes near Moel y Plas, Moel Gyw, Moel Llanfair and Boncyn y Waen-grogen. Her walk starts from Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, but we will start at Pentre Celyn about half a mile beyond Graigfechan.
The last time we did this walk, we shortened it to about 8 miles and 1300', so we may do the same today.
A Stamford Bridge, Plemstall, Little Barrow and Great Barrow Round.
Postponed due to the fact that the Gowy Meadows are likely to be flooded.
This walk is now planned for 31st July 2024 when hopefully the ground will be dryer.
See below for the replacement walk and new start point.
Distance: 5.5 miles or 6.5 miles or 7.4 miles. Climb; 270' .
Start: Stamford Bridge Country Inn, Tarvin Road, Chester, , CH3 7HN. Grid ref: SJ466674.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, David S, Mike, Niigel and Elaine?, Sue and Michel, Fran. It looks like we will all be stopping for a meal after the walk.
Those not walking: Ed.
The Stamford Bridge Country Inn provides three walks one at 2.5 miles, one at 5.5 miles and one at 6.5 miles. the 7.4 miles suggested above combines all three of the described walks.
If you want more details of the walks, go to the Stamford Bridge country Inn web site.
It was suggested that some of the group might want to have a meal after the walk.
i did put this walk on in August, but there were no takers!
DS is leading, so we will be doing the shorter walk.
it will be the one as described on the Stamford Bridge web site.
An Eddidbury, Pale Heights and Delamere Forest Round.Distance: 4-5 miles Climb: 700'.
The Yeld Car Park, Kelsall. Grid ref: SJ532602
Leave Chester at 09-30.
DS informs me that the car park at The Yeld doesn't officially open until 10-00, so we don't want to get there too soon.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, David S, Mike, Niigel and Elaine?, Sue and Michel, Fran.
It looks like we will all be stopping for a meal after the walk.
Those not walking: Ed.
D.S. has chosen a route that should be reasonably good underfoot and includes Pale Heights and Eddisbury.
if all goes well it is anticipated that we will be able to head for the Morris Dancer fo 13-00.
Michel, Fran. It looks like we will all be stopping for a meal after the walk.
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