Moel Famau and the Clwydian Hills from Cilcain
Departure from Cilcain (Flintshire)
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.
River Clwyd
Departure from Ruthin (Denbighshire)
A relaxing stroll to a historic bridge, returning along the river and beneath the castle walls. No stiles.
Two Rivers, Ruthin
Departure from Ruthin (Denbighshire)
Over the fields to the beautiful wooded valley of the Afon Clywedog, returning via Rhewl and the Afon Clwyd.
Moel Famau
Departure from Ruthin (Denbighshire)
An all-day expedition to the highest point in the Clwydian Hills, with magnificent views in all directions.
Deeside circular
Departure from Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
A partly traffic-free route on former railway lines, estuarine cycle-paths and quiet lanes.
Gayton and Parkgate
Departure from Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Estuary-side walking and a pleasant hillside return with good views.
Parkgate stroll
Departure from Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Enjoy views over the Dee marshes, sample the Wirral Way, and explore Parkgate village.
Wirral Way and the Old Quays
Departure from Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Echoes of the past with former railway lines and disused quaysides alongside the Dee.
Cook’s Bridge and Trevalyn
Departure from Rossett (Wrexham)
A short level stroll on lanes and footpaths, with a couple of stretches along the pretty River Alyn.
Along the Dee and Alyn
Departure from Rossett (Wrexham)
A pleasant level walk through meadows, with stretches alongside the rivers Dee and Alyn.
Marford Quarry
Departure from Rossett (Wrexham)
Walk through a wooded nature reserve, with good views across the Dee valley on the return journey.
Pulford and Lavister
Departure from Poulton and Pulford (Cheshire West and Chester)
A short stroll round two villages, one in England and one in Wales.
Poulton and Pulford Brook
Departure from Poulton and Pulford (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant and undemanding walk through the low-lying meadows of the Dee Valley.
Poulton and the River Alyn
Departure from Poulton and Pulford (Cheshire West and Chester)
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.
Wynnstay Estate
Departure from Ruabon (Wrexham)
A glimpse of the family seat of the Wynn family, after which the pub is named.
Gardden hillfort
Departure from Ruabon (Wrexham)
A short walk full of history: ancient Offa’s Dyke, a 19th-century icehouse and an Iron Age hillfort.