Updated 18th May 2014.
Thursday 1st May 2014.
Coed Pen-y-Gelli and the Gorsedd Round
The First Bluebell Wood Walk of the Year.
The First Bluebell Wood Walk of the Year.
Distance:11-12 miles. Climb:1050’.
Start: Roadside parking at Lloc. Turn left by the public house if approaching from Holywell on the A5026 on right if approaching on the A5026 from its nearest junction with the A55. Grid ref:SJ145765.
This is a annual Bluebell Wood Walk, and is effectively a figure of eight walk based on Lloc. This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry’s book “ Walks Around Holywell and Halkyn Mountain”. The walk will probably nearer 10 miles as we will only complete a small section of the Gorsedd Round.
Leave Chester at 09-00a.m.
Saturday 3rd May 2014.
Mow Cop, Congleton Edge and More.
Start: Mow Cop National Trust Car Park (Members only, bring your membership card or car park badge). Grid ref: SJ856573.
Distance: 9-10 miles. Climb: 1500'.
Leave Chester at 08-00 a.m.
This walk combines a walk from Carl Rogers's book "Circular Walks Along The Gritstone Trail" and part of a walk taken from the "Pathfinder Guide to Cheshire". This walk is a little shorter than the one that w did in 2008. Good views from the ridges.
Thursday 8th May 2014.
Marion Frith, Moel Hiraddug, Cwm and Coed Yr Esgob.
Distance:10.4 miles; Climb:1600'.Start:Car Park at the Western edge of Dyserth on the A5151. Grid ref: SJ062793.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
It's over a year since we last did these two walks together. Both walks are taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the Clwydian Hills - New revised edition". He describes the first walk as delightful and the second one as providing a fascinating exploration of the low hills North of Dyserth.
Saturday 10th May 2014.
The Lawley and Caer Caradoc.
Postponed until September 2014.
Distance:10-11 miles; Climb:2000'.Postponed until September 2014.
Start:Church Stretton centre car park (pay and display). Grid ref:SO454911.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
It's Dotterel time again, so this is another walk that may give us the chance of seeing them again. The walk combines two walks taken from Ian Jones' booklet "20 Walks From Church Stretton".It is a walk that we first did in 1998 and have done several times since then. This is a superb walk, especially on a good day. It is the nearest that you can get to a ridge walk, particularly along the Lawley! The last time we did this walk we were lucky to see an Osprey near the fisheries, almost as good as a Dotterel.
Thursday 15th May 2014.
Around the Old Horseshoe Pass, the Eglwyseg Rocks and Glen.
Leave Chester at 08-00 a.m.
This is another of the walks taken from Steve Goodier's book "Walks in the Shropshire Hills". I know the popularity of this little ridge means that walking here isn't everyone's cup of tea, but when viewed from the Long Mynd it always looks inviting. We haven't completed a walk on the Stipperstones for over 10 years, so I thought it was worth giving it an airing. The Stipperstones walk is only 6 miles, so we will extend the walk Eastward to include Green Hill, Oak Hill and Castle Ring Fort.
Start: Lay-by on the A41, East of Grindley Brook Locks Cafe, about 440 yards before the roundabout junction with the A49. The layby is near an old mill and telephone kiosk and is on the right coming from Chester.
Leave Chester at 09-00.
This is a walk that Phil saw in the Times and is a route described by Christopher Somerville. His walk starts at the Horse and Jockey, but we will start about half mile to the East and meet the described walk at the canal. He describes the walk as exploring the countryside through a maze of drumlin hills and kettlehole lakelets. He describes the walk as being boggy, but he did it in February, so hopefully it won't be too bad for us!
Saturday 24th May 2014.
Start: Hunter's Hill Quarry Nature Reserve. Grid ref: SD503123
Leave Chester at 08-30 a.m.
This walk is a walk that we did for the first time last year. This walk is on the East of Parbold, and visits up to ten different woods, so hopefully some will still have Bluebells on show. The walk also includes part of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal as far as Appley Bridge. This walk is one that a friend from WEF did last year, but there is no description, just the OS map, so our map reading will have to be up to scratch and hopefully better than last year when we had an unplanned extension of about 4 miles! The walk includes a section around Anderton Mill and High Moor. Bring binoculars with you just in case.
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.
Start: Lay-by adjacent to the Butterfly Man Craft Centre on the A5 Llangollen to Corwen road near Glyndyfrdwy. Grid ref:SJ11584360.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
The described part of the walk is taken from Dave Berry’s book “Walks Around Llangollen and the Dee Valley”. He describes it as a fascinating walk through the wooded Nant-y-Pandy with its old slate works. The extension takes us to the summit of Moel Fferna, let’s hope for a good day so that we can linger on the top and taken in the excellent views.
Start: Roadside parking opposite PC by the Old Harbour in Holyhead. Just before the turning to South Stack. SH245831.
Leave Chester 8-30 a.m.
This is another walk that has become an annual favourite. Much of the walk is along the Coastal path, but we will probably make a detour to visit the summit of Holyhead Mountain. A good chance of seeing Choughs, Guillemots, Razorbills and even Puffins. Bring binoculars if you can.
Distance:10.3 miles; Climb:2205'.
Start:Car park opposite the Ponderosa Cafe on the Horseshoe Pass. Grid ref:SJ193481.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This walk combines two walks from Dave Berry's book "Walking Around Llangollen and the Dee Valley". These are two delightful walks, especially when the weather is good. An easy start heading down hill, a superb middle section with a challenging climb up the old Horseshoe Pass road at the end!
Saturday 17th May 2014.
The Stiperstone Ridge and Green Hill.
Start: Stipperstones Car park, East of The Bog, East of the A488, South of Gavels. Grid ref: SO369977.
Distance: 9-10 miles. Climb: 1500'.
Leave Chester at 08-00 a.m.
This is another of the walks taken from Steve Goodier's book "Walks in the Shropshire Hills". I know the popularity of this little ridge means that walking here isn't everyone's cup of tea, but when viewed from the Long Mynd it always looks inviting. We haven't completed a walk on the Stipperstones for over 10 years, so I thought it was worth giving it an airing. The Stipperstones walk is only 6 miles, so we will extend the walk Eastward to include Green Hill, Oak Hill and Castle Ring Fort.
Thursday 22nd May 2014.
Grindley Brook to Marbury.
Postponed until the Autumn. See below for new walk.
Distance: 9 miles. Climb: 500'.Postponed until the Autumn. See below for new walk.
Start: Lay-by on the A41, East of Grindley Brook Locks Cafe, about 440 yards before the roundabout junction with the A49. The layby is near an old mill and telephone kiosk and is on the right coming from Chester.
Leave Chester at 09-00.
This is a walk that Phil saw in the Times and is a route described by Christopher Somerville. His walk starts at the Horse and Jockey, but we will start about half mile to the East and meet the described walk at the canal. He describes the walk as exploring the countryside through a maze of drumlin hills and kettlehole lakelets. He describes the walk as being boggy, but he did it in February, so hopefully it won't be too bad for us!
The Point of Ayr RSPB Hide and Talacre to Prestatyn.
Distance: 10 miles. Climb: 200'.
Start at Talacre Beach Car Park, on the right just before the Smugglers Inn. Grid ref: SJ124848.
Leave Chester at 08-00 a.m.
This is a walk that is always on the list at this time of the year, as it is always a good time to see Little terns, so bring binoculars with you. Hopefully we will see orchids too
As a change, we will complete the walk in the opposite direction to the one that we will normally take.
The walk will start with a walk to the Point of Ayr RSPB hide, and then set of through Nature Reserve on the inland route to Prestatyn. Our return route will then be along the coast, on the beach. High tide is about before six in the morning, so walking on the beach should be no problem.
Bluebell Woods Around Parbold.
Postponed,see below for possible new walk
Distance: 10 miles. Climb: 800'.Postponed,see below for possible new walk
Start: Hunter's Hill Quarry Nature Reserve. Grid ref: SD503123
Leave Chester at 08-30 a.m.
This walk is a walk that we did for the first time last year. This walk is on the East of Parbold, and visits up to ten different woods, so hopefully some will still have Bluebells on show. The walk also includes part of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal as far as Appley Bridge. This walk is one that a friend from WEF did last year, but there is no description, just the OS map, so our map reading will have to be up to scratch and hopefully better than last year when we had an unplanned extension of about 4 miles! The walk includes a section around Anderton Mill and High Moor. Bring binoculars with you just in case.
A Walk Around the Great Orme. Cancelled
Distance: 8-10 miles, but will be decided on the day as we need to be back in Chester by 17-30.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.
Thursday 29th May 2014.
Moel Fferna and Nant-y-Pandy.
Distance: 9-10 miles. Climb: 2000’.Start: Lay-by adjacent to the Butterfly Man Craft Centre on the A5 Llangollen to Corwen road near Glyndyfrdwy. Grid ref:SJ11584360.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
The described part of the walk is taken from Dave Berry’s book “Walks Around Llangollen and the Dee Valley”. He describes it as a fascinating walk through the wooded Nant-y-Pandy with its old slate works. The extension takes us to the summit of Moel Fferna, let’s hope for a good day so that we can linger on the top and taken in the excellent views.
Saturday 31st May 2014.
Around Holy Island.
Distance:12-13 miles. Climb:1326'.Start: Roadside parking opposite PC by the Old Harbour in Holyhead. Just before the turning to South Stack. SH245831.
Leave Chester 8-30 a.m.
This is another walk that has become an annual favourite. Much of the walk is along the Coastal path, but we will probably make a detour to visit the summit of Holyhead Mountain. A good chance of seeing Choughs, Guillemots, Razorbills and even Puffins. Bring binoculars if you can.
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