Possible Short Wednesday Walks.
Great Barrow and Plemstall.
Not suitable after lots of rain!
Distance: 5-6 miles. Climb: 280’.Start: Layby on Barrow Lane, Great Barrow. Grid ref: SJ46916846.Leave Chester at 10-00.
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This a low-level walk involving many field paths and quiet country lanes. Some of the field paths can be quite muddy after heavy rain.
The walk allows us to visit two villages, Great Barrow and Plemstall. At Plemstall we can visit St. Peter’s Church, Plemstall with its nearby St. Plegmund’s Well. At Great Barrow we can visit St. Bartholomew’s church.
Last time I did this walk was with Ed on a very hot day and I managed to lose my Leki! We also made the mistake of trying to complete all three of the Stamford Bridge walks in one go. We won't be doing that today!
The walk can easily be extended by an extra 2 miles and 50’ of climb.
On Foot to Eyarth Halt.
Not suitable after lots of rain!
Distance: 5-6 miles. Climb: 305’.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 at 10-00.
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It is described as a fascinating walk exploring the countryside between Ruthin and Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd.
The last time this walk was on the list was in 2010, but then it was part of a 13 mile walk that included Craig Adwy-wynt and Nant Clwyd Hall
Nant y Ffrith (2)
Start: Roadside parking in Cefn Road, Bwlchgwyn. Grid ref: SJ268534.
To get to the car park turn off the main A525 into Brymbo Road, and then opposite the primary school turn left into Cefn Road. If we park just after the its junction with Cefn Lane, the road gets a little wider.
Distance: 5.3 miles. Climb: 1100'.
Leave Chester at 10-00.
This walk is taken from Dave Berry’ booklet Walks Around Ruabon Mountain.
It is described as a walk through the Nant y Ffrith valley to the Roman settlement of Ffrith. The walk returns via an old pack-horse trail, quiet lanes and field paths.
Audlem and the Shropshire Union Canal.
Distance: 5.6 miles. Climb: 180!
Start: Cheshire Street Car park, Audlem. Grid ref: SJ659436.
Leave Chester at 09-15. (It takes just under an hour to drive to Audlem)
This walk is taken from the "Pathfinders Guide to Cheshire",
The walk is described as exploring the attractive valley of the River Weaver with fine views throughout.
Forward planning.
Wednesday 4th November 2026.
Hilbre Island.
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.
High Tide is at 07-00 and is 26.0' / 7.9 m, so it looks like being a good option today. We should be able to cross the sands following the tide as it goes out.
Low Tide is at 13-06
Bring binoculars, their should be some plenty of birds to see as Wintering birds start arriving around now. We should also be able to see the Grey seals seals on the sand banks in the estuary.
Saturday 6th June 2026
Exploring The Area Around Norton Priory Museum, Gardens and Walled Garden.
Distance: 3.6 miles. Climb: 315'.
Start: Norton Priory Grid ref: SJ 5484 8311. Sat Nav: Tudor Road, WA7 1SX.
Leave Chester at 09-15, so that we are walking by 10-00.
Those interested in joining us on the walk, including the Museum and Walled garden: Martyn, .Mike, Nigel, Elaine, Fran, Sue and Michel, Sue Pearson, David S.
Museum open: 10-00 to 16-00.
Walled Garden Open: 12-00 to 15-00.
Entrance fee about £14, reduced, if we get a Group rate. However, we would need to recruit a few more as their leaflet says Group are 12 or more
It is anticipated that we do the Woodland Trust walk first, followed by the Walled Garden, leaving the Museum until last.
The Woodlands Trust Walk.
Distance: 3.6 miles. Climb: 315'.This is an easy and varied walk through woods, parkland and along the Bridgewater towpath.
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