Penycae walks

An all-day walk to a historic house set in a riverside country park, plus a long section of Wat’s Dyke.

A glimpse of the family seat of the Wynn family, after which the pub is named.

A short walk full of history: ancient Offa’s Dyke, a 19th-century icehouse and an Iron Age hillfort.

Sample the National Trail and walk the historic earthwork overlooking Chirk Castle.

An upland hike with wonderful views to the Berwyn Mountains and Shropshire Hills.

A straightforward all-weather stroll with wide views over the beautiful Ceiriog valley.

A short level stroll on lanes and footpaths, with a couple of stretches along the pretty River Alyn.

A pleasant level walk through meadows, with stretches alongside the rivers Dee and Alyn.

Walk through a wooded nature reserve, with good views across the Dee valley on the return journey.

A pleasant and undemanding walk through the low-lying meadows of the Dee Valley.

A peaceful walk in the low-lying Dee valley using a mix of farm tracks, quiet country lanes and field paths, including
a pleasant stretch along the River Alyn.

A short stroll round two villages, one in England and one in Wales.

Over the fields to the beautiful wooded valley of the Afon Clywedog, returning via Rhewl and the Afon Clwyd.

A relaxing stroll to a historic bridge, returning along the river and beneath the castle walls. No stiles.

An all-day expedition to the highest point in the Clwydian Hills, with magnificent views in all directions.

This excellent walk takes in the highest point on the Clwydian Hills and includes a lengthy section north along the main ridge. Offering contrasting views as far as Snowdonia, with many of the peaks easily recognised, to the west and the delights of Merseyside and beyond to the east the route has much to offer. Apart from being busy around Moel Famau, the route is generally quiet with navigation offering few problems.