Walking the Vale of Clwyd way

You are welcome to walk with us on any of the walks listed below. You will need walking boots or stout shoes, some extra layers of clothes and waterproof clothing. Jeans are not suitable, as they get soaked very quickly. On most of our weekend walks you will need to bring a picnic lunch and a drink, a rucksack, to put everything in, is very useful.

Further advice can be found on the Ramblers Association web site. (See “Links”)

Please contact the Walk Leader for your chosen walk who will be pleased to give you full details.

Dogs are not permitted on any of our walks

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Our walks are graded and each has a coloured tag alongside the walk. The table below shows you what terain to expect on the walk. If a + is added then the walk is a little harder.

Grade D Walk
Grade C Walk
Grade B Walk
Grade A Walk
A Grade D walk is suitable for any fit person. The walk will be taken at a leisurely pace and will not involve any serious hill climbing and is typically in valleys and flat coastal areas.
A Grade C walk is a moderate walk involving some hill climbing and is typically in upland areas. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are recommended.
A Grade B walk is a more demanding walk in mountainous areas involving climbs to altitude in excess of 2000 feet. You will need to be well equipped and you should contact the walk leader for details.
A Grade A walk is a strenuous walk mostly in mountainous areas and could include scrambling to altitude in excess of 2000 feet. You will need to be very well equipped and you should contact the walk leader for details.

Our Walks Programme

October 2009


Saturday 3rd October 2009 @ 09:45
Wat's Dyke bus walk. Mold to Rhosesmor
Grade: C 8 miles
Meet: Viewpoint at Berth-ddu on B5123
Grid Ref: SJ 209 698
Leader(s): Tony & Jackie
Phone: 01352 740430

A Grade C walk is a moderate walk involving some hill climbing and is typically in upland areas. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are recommended.
Map


Saturday 10th October 2009 @ 10:00
Melin-y-Wig
Grade: C 7 miles
Meet: Old village school
Grid Ref: SJ 040 487
Leader(s): Sue & Anne
Phone: 01745 851975 & 01745 852289

A Grade C walk is a moderate walk involving some hill climbing and is typically in upland areas. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are recommended.
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Sunday 11th October 2009 @ 10:30
Llyn Elsi
Joint walk with Bangor/Bethesda
Grade: C 6 miles
Meet: Betws y coed railway station CP
Grid Ref: SH 795 565
Leader(s): Graham
Phone: 01745 832028

A Grade C walk is a moderate walk involving some hill climbing and is typically in upland areas. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are recommended.
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Thursday 15th October 2009 @ 10:00
Gwaenysgor to Llanasa Circular
Cerrig Camu/Stepping Stones
Grade: D+ 4.5 miles
Meet: Gwaenysgor/ Prestatyn viewpoint CP (free)
Grid Ref: SJ 074 818
Leader(s): Malcolm
Phone: 01745 888137

A Grade D walk is suitable for any fit person. The walk will be taken at a leisurely pace and will not involve any serious hill climbing and is typically in valleys and flat coastal areas.
Map


Saturday 17th October 2009 @ 10:15
Mwdwl Eithin
Joint walk with Deeside
Grade: C 8 miles
Meet: Layby on A5, Glasfryn
Grid Ref: SH 917 502
Leader(s): Jack
Phone: 01244 810166

A Grade C walk is a moderate walk involving some hill climbing and is typically in upland areas. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are recommended.
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Saturday 17th October 2009 @ 10:15
Glasfryn area
Joint walk with Deeside
Grade: D 5 miles
Meet: Layby on A5, Glasfryn
Grid Ref: SH 917 502
Leader(s): Paul
Phone: 01352 761122

A Grade D walk is suitable for any fit person. The walk will be taken at a leisurely pace and will not involve any serious hill climbing and is typically in valleys and flat coastal areas.
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Saturday 24th October 2009 @ 10:00
Cefn Berain near Henllan
Grade: C 10 miles
Meet: Park near phone box just before central triangle on Henllan side of village
Grid Ref: SH 999 693
Leader(s): John
Phone: 01745 338798

A Grade C walk is a moderate walk involving some hill climbing and is typically in upland areas. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are recommended.
Map

November 2009


Sunday 1st November 2009 @ 10:00
Dolwyddelan south side
Grade: C+ 8.5 miles
Meet: Dolwyddelan railway station CP
Grid Ref: SH 737 521
Leader(s): Chris
Phone: 01745 591365

A Grade C walk is a moderate walk involving some hill climbing and is typically in upland areas. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are recommended.
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Thursday 5th November 2009 @ 09:30
Carneddau
Grade: A 10 miles
Meet: Roadside parking
Grid Ref: SH 669 605
Leader(s): Tony H
Phone: 01745 825804

A Grade A walk is a strenuous walk mostly in mountainous areas and could include scrambling to altitude in excess of 2000 feet. You will need to be very well equipped and you should contact the walk leader for details.
Map


Saturday 7th November 2009 @ 09:30
Wat's Dyke bus walk. Rhosemor to Holywell
Grade: C 8 miles
Meet: Holywell bus station
Grid Ref: SJ 188 756
Leader(s): Val & Derek
Phone: 01745 590866

A Grade C walk is a moderate walk involving some hill climbing and is typically in upland areas. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are recommended.
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Sunday 8th November 2009 @ 10:00
Social walk - Dyserth
Grade: D+ 4.5 miles
Meet: Thomas Avenue CP, Dyserth
Grid Ref: SJ 059 790
Leader(s): Julie
Phone: 01745 591365

A Grade D walk is suitable for any fit person. The walk will be taken at a leisurely pace and will not involve any serious hill climbing and is typically in valleys and flat coastal areas.
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Monday 9th November 2009
Vale of Clwyd Group AGM @ 19:30
Meet: Dyserth Community Centre
Grid Ref: SJ 057 788
Leader(s): Phone Malcolm for details
Phone: 01745 888137


Saturday 14th November 2009 @ 09:45
Eglwyseg
Grade: C 11 miles
Meet: CP opposite Ponderosa cafe
Grid Ref: SJ 192 481
Leader(s): Bryn
Phone: 01745 815265

A Grade C walk is a moderate walk involving some hill climbing and is typically in upland areas. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are recommended.
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Sunday 15th November 2009 @ 10:00
Social walk - Tremeirchion
Grade: D+ 5 miles
Meet: Park on road near Salisbury Arms
Grid Ref: SJ 083 730
Leader(s): Yve
Phone: 01745 343413

A Grade D walk is suitable for any fit person. The walk will be taken at a leisurely pace and will not involve any serious hill climbing and is typically in valleys and flat coastal areas.
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Thursday 19th November 2009 @ 10:00
Garth Woods and Steps to Heaven
Cerrig Camu/Stepping Stones
Grade: D 4.5 miles
Meet: Garth Mills CP (free), Ffynnongroyw
Grid Ref: SJ 134 821
Leader(s): Malcolm
Phone: 01745 888137

A Grade D walk is suitable for any fit person. The walk will be taken at a leisurely pace and will not involve any serious hill climbing and is typically in valleys and flat coastal areas.
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Saturday 21st November 2009 @ 10:00
Burton village and the Dee marshes
Grade: D 7 miles
Meet: Wirral Way CP, Lees Lane, Neston off A540
Grid Ref: SJ 306 775
Leader(s): Barry
Phone: 07881968202

A Grade D walk is suitable for any fit person. The walk will be taken at a leisurely pace and will not involve any serious hill climbing and is typically in valleys and flat coastal areas.
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Saturday 28th November 2009 @ 10:00
Caerwys
Grade: C 9 miles
Meet: Village square CP
Grid Ref: SJ 127 730
Leader(s): John
Phone: 01745 338798

A Grade C walk is a moderate walk involving some hill climbing and is typically in upland areas. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are recommended.
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December 2009


Sunday 6th December 2009 @ 10:00
East of Betws
Joint walk with Prestatyn Ramblers
Grade: C 8 miles
Meet: Betws y coed railway station CP
Grid Ref: SH 795 565
Leader(s): Chris
Phone: 01745 591365

A Grade C walk is a moderate walk involving some hill climbing and is typically in upland areas. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are recommended.
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Wednesday 9th December 2009 @ 10:30
Rhuddlan east circular
Cerrig Camu/Stepping Stones
Grade: D 4 miles
Meet: Rhuddlan Golf Club lower CP (optional lunch)
Grid Ref: SJ 030 786
Leader(s): Val & Derek
Phone: 01745 590866

A Grade D walk is suitable for any fit person. The walk will be taken at a leisurely pace and will not involve any serious hill climbing and is typically in valleys and flat coastal areas.
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Saturday 12th December 2009 @ 10:00
Trelawnyd
Grade: C 10 miles
Meet: Trelawnyd public CP
Grid Ref: SJ 090 798
Leader(s): John
Phone: 01745 338798

A Grade C walk is a moderate walk involving some hill climbing and is typically in upland areas. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are recommended.
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Saturday 19th December 2009 @ 10:30
Pre-Christmas walk on the Great Orme
Grade: C+ 9 miles
Meet: By boating lake on West Shore, Llandudno
Grid Ref: SH 771 819
Leader(s): Malcolm
Phone: 01745 888137

A Grade C walk is a moderate walk involving some hill climbing and is typically in upland areas. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are recommended.
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Sunday 27th December 2009 @ 10:00
Wepre Park
Festival of Winter Walks
Grade: D+ 7 miles
Meet: Wepre Park CP
Grid Ref: SJ 294 683
Leader(s): Tony & Jackie
Phone: 01352 740430

A Grade D walk is suitable for any fit person. The walk will be taken at a leisurely pace and will not involve any serious hill climbing and is typically in valleys and flat coastal areas.
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