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.
There are three such Wednesdays left in 2024.
There are three such Wednesdays left in 2024.
.These are:- July 31st, and October 30th.
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
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 their intentions as soon as you have made your decision.
Saturday 1st June 2024.
Around Gors Maes Lwyd and Llyn Brenig.
Distance: 9.8 miles; Climb: 610'.Start: Gors Maen Llwyd Nature Reserve Car Parking Area. Grid ref: SH97035807 on the B4501.
To get to the start, take the A543 from Denbigh towards Pentrefoelas. After Bylchau turn left onto B4501, signposted Llyn Brenig and Cerrigydruddion and then take first left turn signposted Nantglyn. The car parking area is on the right after about 1 mile.
Leave Chester 08-30 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, .
Those not walking:
This walk is based on a walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks in the Hidden Heart Of North Wales" or "Walks Around the Hiraethrog Moors and Lakes". This is a low level walk and is a gentle stroll around the lake. Hopefully the Osprey has returned to one of the nesting platform in the lake, although a goose had taken over the usual platform after it had been restored after vandals had cut the post down. Hopefully we will see one on the new nesting platform or even fishing in the reservoir. Bring your binoculars if you have them.
Those not walking:
This walk is based on a walks from Dave Berry's book "Walks in the Hidden Heart Of North Wales" or "Walks Around the Hiraethrog Moors and Lakes". This is a low level walk and is a gentle stroll around the lake. Hopefully the Osprey has returned to one of the nesting platform in the lake, although a goose had taken over the usual platform after it had been restored after vandals had cut the post down. Hopefully we will see one on the new nesting platform or even fishing in the reservoir. Bring your binoculars if you have them.
Wednesday 5th June 2024.
Eglwyseg Escarpment and Trevor Rocks.
Distance: 9-10 miles. Climb: 1200’. Can be made shorter if need be.Start: Off road parking on the Panorama road just east of the monument. Grid ref: SJ247426.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Sue and Michel, Nigel, Fran, Ed .
Those not walking: Mike
This must be one of the best walks in the Llangollen area, especially on a sunny day. This is a walk that makes you feel like you’re on top of the world with superb views in all directions, including the Dee Valley, Dinas Bran, the Llantysilio Mountains and the Berwyns. This is one of my favourite walks and is always on the list at least once every year.
We usually do this walk in mid-week, so it will be a change to do it on a Saturday but hopefully everyone else will be staying at home to watch the coronation!
At this time of the year, we could still hear and see Cuckoos.
Cuckoo reportedly arrived in the valley at the beginning of May.
Saturday 8th June 2024.
Little Caradoc and Caer Caradoc Hill.
Distance: 6-7 miles; Climb: 1400'.Start: Easthope Road Car Park, Church Stretton. (Opposite the Co-op) (Pay and Display) Grid ref: SO454936
This is a walk that we said we would like to do, after completing a walk on The Lawley in 2023
Leave Chester 08-30 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Mike .
Those not walking:
This is a walk that we said we would like to do, after completing a walk on The Lawley in 2023.
Those not walking:
This is a walk that we said we would like to do, after completing a walk on The Lawley in 2023.
Wednesday 12th June 2024.
The Little Orme and Coed Gaer.
Postponed.I will be going to My Uncle Ted's Funeral.
If you want maps for this walk, let me or if you wish you can arrange your own walk around Halkyn Mountain!
Distance: 8 miles. Climb: 800'.
Start: Roadside parking next to Paddling Pool and PC on Coast Road at Craig y Don, East side of Llandudno.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: .
Those not walking: Martyn.
This has become a regular walk at any time of the year, but at this time of the year. When we did this walk last year we did see see Seals around Porth Dyniewaid, so hopefully they will be there this year as well. The views from the top of the Little Orme are always superb. This is always an enjoyable walk whatever time we do it.
As the Bluebells are on the way out, orchids are starting to show, and thee often good displays of orchids on the limestone slopes north west of St., David's College.
Saturday 15 June 2024.
Holyhead Breakwater Country Park and South Stack.
Postponed - will try again next Saturday.
Distance:10-12 miles. Climb:1326'.
Start: Holyhead Breakwater Country Park (Pay and Display - £8-00 last year). SH225833
or
Parking area at SH234835 on the road to the Holyhead Breakwater Park.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, .
Those not walking:
This is another walk that has become an annual favourite. Along the coastal section there should be good chances of seeing Choughs, Guillemots, Razorbills and even Puffins. Bring binoculars if you can. If time and energy reserves allow we may visit the summit of Holyhead Mountain.
Wednesday 19th June 2024.
Around Minera Mountain.
Distance: 7-8 miles. Climb: 1000'.
Start: Minera Lead Mine Centre Car park. grid ref: SJ276509.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Ed, Mike, Sue and Michel?
Those not walking: Nigel, Fran.
This walk is a modified walk initially taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Ruabon and Hope Mountain". The walk is described as being quite demanding, especially on the open access moorland. A walk for experienced walkers only.
We have done this walk several times now and haven't always found it easy finding the path from Ty Hir. This time we will miss out the difficult boggy moorland part of the walk
At Fron Deg we will head norhward on a path that leads eventually to New Brighton and a path into the Minera Lead Mines Country Park.
Saturday 22nd June 2024.
Aled Isaf and More.
Distance: 10-11 miles. Climb: 1500'.
Start: Off road parking just before the dam on Llyn Aled. Grid ref: SH916579.
Leave Chester at 08-30 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, .
Those not walking:
Those not walking:
This walk is taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks on the Denbigh Moors" or his slightly newer book "Hidden Heart of North Wales". The walk explores the expansive tract of moorland and upland pastures around Llyn Aled and Aled Isaf. The route in part follows tracks not easily seen and is for experienced walkers only. At one point the walk follows a delightful upland path via Llys Dymper, before returning South over the moorland top of Foel Lwyd. The extension allows us to explore moorland paths over Moel Bengam and Cefn Du along paths that I have wanted to explore for some time. Has been known to be boggy, but hopefully not too boggy at this time of the year. As an extra challenge we may complete this walk in an anticlockwise direction, the opposite way to the way we normally complete the walk!
The last time we did this walk in June 2017 when we shortened the walk to 8.5 miles and a climb of 842'.
Wednesday 26th June2024.
In Search of St. Cynhafal.
Distance: 8 miles. Climb: 700',Start: Roadside parking in Llandyrnog on the Llangynhafal road (Gladstone Terrace) . Park on the wider part of the road after Nant Glyd. Grid ref: SJ109650.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, Nigel, Fran, Sue and Michel, Fran (if she feels up to an 8 mile walk)
Those not walking: Mike.
This walk is taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks in the Vale of Clwyd" It is described as a delightful walk exploring the attractive countryside between the Afon Clwyd. and the lower slopes of the Clwydian Hills.
Saturday 29th June 2024.
WEF Men's Fellowship Walk and Lunch
The Dinorben Arms, Bodfari, Around Moel-y-Gaer, Sodom and More.
All Harris Hikers Men are welcome to join us, just let me know.
Distance: 6 miles. Climb: 1136'.
Start: Dinorben Arms, Bodfari, Denbighshire. Approximate Postcode LL16 4DA.
Bodfari is on the A541 (Mold to Denbigh road).
Grid ref: SJ092700
Leave Chester at 09-00.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, .
Those not walking:
I know this is shorter than our usual walks, but this gives me an opportunity to recce the walk before doing with a group from church. It also a another possible "Harris Hikers Short Walk and Meal".
Most of the walk follows the walk provided by the Dinorben Arms. There description of the route can be found on their web site. There walk is only 3 miles, so I have extended the walk to include part pf the Clwydian Way towards Craig Tremeirchion and rejoining the Offa's Dyke Path through Sodom.
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