Harris Hikers Dates and Walks November 2021

Remember Welsh Covid Restrictions still apply in Wales, so it is still important to bring face coverings in case we need to use them such as Public Conveniences (PCs), shops and Medical environments.

Remember to let me know that you plan to walk so that I know how many route maps I need to bring and on special occasions how many pieces of fruit cake.

Wednesday 3rd November 2021.

Coed-y-Felin, Moel Ffagnalt and Moel-y-Gaer.

Distance: 9-10 miles. Climb: 1400'.
Start: Coed-y-Felin, Hendre. Grid ref: SJ196678.
Leave Chester at 09-00.
This walk combines two walks taken from Dave Berry's booklet " Walks Around Holywell and Halkyn Mountain.
It is a few years since we last walked from this from Coed-y-Felin. The main walk explores the varied countryide between the Wheeler Valley and and Halkyn Mountain, whilst the extenions explores Moel Ffagnalt and the area around Rhes-y-cae.Weather pemitting we can expect good views from both Moel Ffagnallt and Moel-y-Gaer.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike, Nigel, Fran, Sue and Michel

Saturday 6th November 2021

Around Anglezarke Reservoir and More.

Postponed to Spring/Summer 2022.

Distance: 8-11 miles. Climb: 800!

Start:Car park and picnic site, Rivington Park Lower Barn. Grid ref: SD628138.

Leave Chester 8-30 a.m.

This walk is based on a walk from Terry Marsh's book "Fifty Classic Walks in Lancashire". His part of the walk is described as being on generally good paths and tracks, but can be muddy! The extensions will result in the whole walk going past 5 reservoirs. It will probably be worthwhile bringing binoculars with you.
The route includes White Coppice and Healey Nab.

Hopefully our friends from Bolton will be able to join us as well.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike, Elaine and John

Wednesday 10th November 2021.

Berwyn Halt, Horseshoe Falls, Valley Crucis Abbey and Coed Hyrddyn.

Distance: 9 miles. Climb: 1500'.
Start: Llantysilio Green Car Park. Pay and Display (Free to National Trust Members, so don't forget to display badge or Membership Card).
Grid ref: SJ198433.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
To get to the car park, take the A542 Llangollen to Ruthin road. After about 1.5 miles turn left on to the B5103 towards Corwen and Rhewl. After half a mile keep straight on to find the car park on the left hand side. PC block also present, hopefully they will be open this time.
This walk combines two walks taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Llangollen and the Dee Valley". At Llantysilio Green the walk heads for Valle Crucis Abbey across Coed Hyrddyn and heads North before returning to Llantysilio Church The second part of the walk starts with a stroll along the canal to Llangollen before by rising from the River Dee and meanders around a wooded spur above the valley, giving superb views over Llangollen. The walk then drops down to Berwyn Halt, over the river

with good views of the Chain Bridge and up the road to the Llantysilio Green Car Park. A scenic walk with excellent views.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike, Wendy, Sue and Michel, Fran (not able to walk today: David S, Nigel, Roger).

Saturday 13th November 2021.

Ramshaw Rocks and the Roaches. 

Distance: 8 miles. Climb: 1400’.

Start: Lay-by on West side of Hen Cloud, opposite the track to Windygates. Grid ref: SK006618.

Leave Chester at 08-00.
Ramshaw Rocks were visited for the first time last year and combined with The Roaches it makes a superb walk, worth repeating on a n annual basis.

This walk allows us to explore Ramshaw Rocks seen so many times as we have walked over the Roaches. Ramshaw Rocks from a distance have always looked to be an interesting place in which to walk. This time Ramshaw Rocks will be our main objective with a North to South traverse of the Roaches a bonus towards the end of the walk. If time and legs permit, Hen Cloud may be included as an extension.

 The route heads North and then North west leading to Well Farm. From Well Farm field paths are used to reach the Churnet Way near Naychurch. The Churnet Way is followed North over Ramshaw Rocks and then leaves the Churnet Way and heads North to visit Black Brook Nature Reserve, After a complete circuit of the Reserve the route drops down to the road South of Newstone Farm. The road is then followed North for about a mile before heading west across Goldstich Moss in to the Black Brook Valley. After crossing the brook on a footbridge the path then rises to Roach End. At Roaches End the main path over the Roaches is followed past the trig point and Doxy Pool back to the start.

Boggy area guaranteed!

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike

Wednesday 17th November 2021.

Deborah's Well, Moel Findeg, Nercwys Mountain, Bryn Alyn and Colomendy.

Distance: 9 miles. Climb: 1400'.
Start: Lay-by on the Cadole to Pantymwyn road. Grid ref: SJ205627.
After passing the former Rainbow Inn (now a new housing estate), take the next road on the right just before the newsagent. The lay-by is almost immediately on the right by the telephone kiosk.
An alternative parking area is on the left of the main road towards Loggerheads (opposite the Loggerheads Memorial). Grid ref: SJ202626.
This walk uses parts of two walks from Dave Berry's book "More Walks in the Clwydian Hills". This route starts by visiting the ancient Deborah's well before heading towards Gwernymynydd and on to Moel Findeg. On a good clear day you should see fine views of the Northern Clwydians and across the Cheshire plain to Peckforton and Beeston from the top of Moel Findeg.
The route heads south, eventually going through Tir-ycoedbefore skirting the slopes of Nercwys Mountain and on towards Bryn Alyn.
Heading northward along the path east of Burley Hill Quarry takes us to Maeshafn .
The final part of the walk takes a path on the west of Coed y Fedw, through the grounds of the outdoor activity centre (Colomendy) back to Loggerheads.

Those planning to walk: Martyn Mike, Wendy, Sue and Michel, Fran, Roger, David S.

Saturday 20th November 2021.

 Llangernyw and More.

Distance: 8-9 miles. Climb: 1500'.
Start: Llangernyw, Near PC, down the lane by the church. Grid ref: SH876674.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
This is a figure of eight walk around Llangernyw. part of the walk is based on a walk from Lorna Jenner's book "Walks in the Vale of Clwyd and in the Denbigh Moors". It is described as being a delightful walk centred on the pretty village of Llangernyw. It includes terraced woodland paths besides a cascading stream through former pleasure gardens of Hafodunos Hall. The extension to the walk, explores the countryside North of the village and follows a section of the Afon Elwy, passes the remains of  a motte and then  explores the area North west of the village on the way back to Llanefydd.

This is a walk on Ed's patch, hopefully he might decide to join us oe meet up to say hello.

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike

Wednesday 24th November 2021.

Cwm Conwy, Castle Wood and Moel Y Gaer.

Distance:10 miles. Climb: 1200'.

Start: Rhosesmor. Parking area next to the children's play area. Grid ref:SJ214684.

Leave Chester at 9-00 a.m.

This walk is based on a walk  from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Holywell and Halkyn Mountain".  The Cwm Conwy walk is one of my favourite walks in the Halkyn area at any time of the year. The extension continues the walk as far as the old cemetry at Halkyn, bu any additional extension would need to include Halkyn Mountain itself - not to everyone taste! 

Those planning to walk: Martyn, Sue and Michel, Nigel, Fran (not walking this week: David S, Wendy, Mike).

Saturday 27th November 2021.

Cwm Coed Drwg and Moel Morfydd.

Cancelled - weather forecast gives gale force winds.

Please contact me if you want to do a low level walk and we can come to a consensus on a wal that fits the picture.

Distance: 9 miles; Climb: 2000'.
Start:Lay-by close to the Butterfly Man Craft Centre at Glyndyfrdwy. Grid ref:SJ158436.
Leave Chester 9-00 a.m.
This is a walk taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Llangollen and the Dee Valley". This is another walk that we have done several times before. Dave Berry describes it as an exhilarating walk exploring the Western hills of the Llantysilio Mountains, giving extensive views throughout. The climb through heather clad moorland to the summit of Moel yr Gaer is an extension that we will do, weather permitting. We last did this walk in April 2014.

Those planning to walk: Martyn