Updated 26th July 2010.
Thursday 1st July 2010.
Grindley Brook and Tushingham.
Distance:12 miles; Climb:Not a lot!
Start:Lay-by on the right (opposite an old mill) on the A41 just East of Grindley Brook. Grid ref:SJ524429.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines one walk from Jen Darling's book "Best Pub Walks in Wirral and Cheshire" and one walk from her more recent book "Walks in West Cheshire and Wirral". The walks include part of the Sandstone Trail and the Bishop Bennet Way.
Saturday 3rd July 2010.
Pumlumon.
Distance: 11-12 miles; Climb:2050'.
Start:Eastern side of Nant y Moch Reservoir. Grid ref:SN767869.
Leave Chester 7-30 a.m., although some of us may prefer to go down on Friday and stay a little nearer the start.
This walk is taken from John and Ann Nuttall's book "The Mountains of England and Wales Volume 1 Wales". This is a walk that has been on the list several times, but as yet we have for one reason or another we have never completed. It is described as a grassy mountain range with very few paths. Some of the streams can be difficult to cross if there has been lots of rain. Be prepared to get your feet wet! One description that is a couple of miles further, but seems to have a more obvious return route says to allow 9 hours for the walk!
Start:Eastern side of Nant y Moch Reservoir. Grid ref:SN767869.
Leave Chester 7-30 a.m., although some of us may prefer to go down on Friday and stay a little nearer the start.
This walk is taken from John and Ann Nuttall's book "The Mountains of England and Wales Volume 1 Wales". This is a walk that has been on the list several times, but as yet we have for one reason or another we have never completed. It is described as a grassy mountain range with very few paths. Some of the streams can be difficult to cross if there has been lots of rain. Be prepared to get your feet wet! One description that is a couple of miles further, but seems to have a more obvious return route says to allow 9 hours for the walk!
Thursday 8th July 2010.
The Three Lakes Walk.
Distance:11.6 miles; Climb:1523'.
Start: Park on grass verge just before crossing over the dam (Eastern side of the Llyn Aled). Grid ref:SH916579.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
This walk is taken from Dave Berry's books "Walks in the Hidden Heart of North Wales" and Walks Around Hiraethog Moors and Lakes" whichever you prefer. Same walks, just different covers, and one walk has been extended a little in the former book. Llyn Aled, Llyn Alwen and the Alwen Reservoir are the three "lakes" visited. In the past sections have been quite boggy to say the least, but considering the lack of rain of late, the going should be relatively good.
Saturday 10th July 2010.
Red Wharf Bay and More.
Distance:12 miles; Climb:500' at a guess.
Start:Pay and display car park at Benllech. Grid ref:SH523824.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
I thought that it would be a good time for a walk on the coast, before the official school holidays begin. This walk combines one walk from Carl Roger's book "Walks Around Anglesey Volume 2". and a walk taken from "Countryfile Magazine". Much of the walk is on the coast along the beach. High tide is at 10-13, so by the time we want to walk on the beach it should be O.K. This walk also includes a little hill called Mynydd Llwydiarth as part of the Red Wharf Bay walk. It will probably be worthwhile to bring binoculars with you if you have them.
Thursday 15th July 2010.
Cwm Conwy, Moel y Gaer and Halkyn Mountain.
Distance:10-11 miles; Climb1540'.
Start: Rhosesmor. Park by the play area, on the right of the minor road that goes NOrth from the cross roads. Grid ref:SJ214685.
Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.
This walk uses two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Holywell and Halkyn Mountain". A walk that we have done several times before, and one that I never tire of doing. I thought that it was about time that we did the walk again, before the increased demand for the parking area once the schools break up for the Summer holidays.
Saturday 17th July 2010.
Whitendale and Croasdale.
Distance:12 miles; Climb:1590.
start:Slaidburn riverside car park. Grid ref:SD714523.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This is another walk taken from Terry Marsh's book "Fifty Classic Walks in Lancashire". He describes this walk as one of the finest in Lancashire. He describes it as an enchanting, almost forgotten world, a sanctum of peace and quiet, a contrast to the sombre hills all around. The return route uses a Roman road, now called Hornby Road.
Thursday 29th July 2010.
Coed-y-Felin, Moel-y-Gaer and Around Gwysaney.
Distance:12 miles; Climb:1500+'.
Start:Coed y Felin Nature Reserve car park at Hendre on the A541. Grid ref:SJ196678.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Holywell and Halkyn Mountain". These are two walks that we have done before, but I'm not sure that we have done them together. Walks described as exploring the varied countryside between the Wheeler Valley and Halkyn Mountain as well as the lush wooded Gwysaney Estate.
Saturday 25th July 2010.
The Hills West of Cadair Idris.
This walk has been postponed until September.
Distance:10 miles; Climb:2640'.
Start:Car park opposite the chapel in Llanfihangal-y-pennant. Grid ref:SH672088.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This walk is taken from Nuttalls' book "The Mountains of England and Wales Volume 1 Wales". It is a long time ago since we did this walk, so I thought that it was time to revisit this area. We may wish to explore Castell-y-Bere, the largest castle built by the Welsh. Route finding in the past has been challenging at times, but hopefully not this time! The two peaks involved are Tyrrau Mawr and Craig-y-llyn.
Saturday 31st July 2010.
Dunsop Head and Whitendale.
Distance:10 miles; Climb:1395'.
Start:Dunsop Bridge Car park. Grid ref:SD661501.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This is another walk taken from Terry Marsh's book "Fifty Classic Walks in Lancashire". He describes it as a long and demanding walk across isolated moorlands, not recommended in poor visibility! Can we meet the challenge? Will we see an Eagle owl?
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