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The Hollies & Poles Coppice from near Habberley
Visorando Member
4.50 mi
+581 ft
-594 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Pontesbury (Shropshire)
This Shropshire walk explores the countryside to the north of the Stiperstones. The route is generally on well marked paths and tracks. One of the highlights of the walk is the area known as the Hollies which is home to some of the oldest Holly trees in the UK, with some dating back over 400 years.
The Stiperstones and Blakemoor Flat from the Knolls
4.82 mi
+663 ft
-525 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Ratlinghope (Shropshire)
A short walk in the Shropshire Hills that provides some wonderful views. The Stiperstones have a rocky quartzite ridge and this provides a dramatic backdrop to the walk.
Allan’s Lockdown
Association / Club / Walk leader2.81 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Glyntraian (Wrexham)
A straightforward all-weather stroll with wide views over the beautiful Ceiriog valley.
Pen y Gwely
7.71 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,188 ft
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Glyntraian (Wrexham)
An upland hike with wonderful views to the Berwyn Mountains and Shropshire Hills.
Offa’s Dyke Taster
5.53 mi
+971 ft
-942 ft
3h 25
Difficult
Departure from Glyntraian (Wrexham)
Sample the National Trail and walk the historic earthwork overlooking Chirk Castle.
The Long Mynd, Church Stretton, Wenlock Edge to Much Wenlock
18.12 mi
+1,299 ft
-2,349 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Ratlinghope (Shropshire)
A long walk, but mainly downhill. Beautiful & with old railway interest on Wenlock Edge around Presthope. Largely following the Jack Mytton way. Reduce the climbing by taking the east option just south of Church Stretton.
Erddig and Wat’s Dyke
9.54 mi
+364 ft
-374 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ruabon (Wrexham)
An all-day walk to a historic house set in a riverside country park, plus a long section of Wat’s Dyke.
Gardden hillfort
2.47 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Ruabon (Wrexham)
A short walk full of history: ancient Offa’s Dyke, a 19th-century icehouse and an Iron Age hillfort.
Wynnstay Estate
6.54 mi
+203 ft
-210 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ruabon (Wrexham)
A glimpse of the family seat of the Wynn family, after which the pub is named.
The Wrekin from near Cluddley
2.35 mi
+719 ft
-568 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Little Wenlock (Telford and Wrekin)
This Shropshire walk takes the direct approach to the summit of the Wrekin near Telford. The views are good especially on clear days and it makes a perfect half day walk.
A Wrekin circuit from near Cluddley
4.27 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,047 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Little Wenlock (Telford and Wrekin)
An ascent of the Wrekin, near Telford, makes an excellent half day walk. This route offers good views over the Shropshire countryside. It must be noted that there are two short but steep sections of ascent onto the main ridge but the views are outstanding on a clear day and worth the effort.
Berwyn Tops from Tan Y Pystyll
14.08 mi
+3,025 ft
-2,995 ft
9h 05
Difficult
Departure from Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant (Powys)
This lengthy walk in the Berwyns provides the walker with the opportunity to visit the highets hill in the range together with many other peaks on the main and associated ridges. As an added bonus you can see the beautiful waterfall of Pistyll Rhaeadr and also enjoy some solitude as many of the peaks are not often walked.
Bickerton Hill and Raw Head
8.58 mi
+968 ft
-968 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Broxton (Cheshire West and Chester)
An extended walk along the Sandstone Trail, giving fine views and including highlights of the mid-Cheshire ridge.
Maiden Castle
5.71 mi
+650 ft
-650 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Broxton (Cheshire West and Chester)
A steady climb through heath and woodland to the Sandstone Trail and Maiden Castle, an Iron Age hillfort.
Marford Quarry
4.26 mi
+197 ft
-200 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Rossett (Wrexham)
Walk through a wooded nature reserve, with good views across the Dee valley on the return journey.
Cook’s Bridge and Trevalyn
3.20 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 30
Easy
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
6.05 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rossett (Wrexham)
A pleasant level walk through meadows, with stretches alongside the rivers Dee and Alyn.
Poulton and Pulford Brook
4.69 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
2h 15
Easy
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
6.64 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
3h 05
Easy
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.
Pulford and Lavister
1.31 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Poulton and Pulford (Cheshire West and Chester)
A short stroll round two villages, one in England and one in Wales.
Bulkeley Hill
3.34 mi
+381 ft
-367 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Burwardsley (Cheshire West and Chester)
Enjoyable farmland and woodland walking with superb views over the Peckforton Hills and the surrounding Cheshire Plain.
Waste Hill
1.93 mi
+177 ft
-174 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Burwardsley (Cheshire West and Chester)
A short but satisfying walk featuring good views, quiet lanes and tracks, and sunlight-dappled woodland.
Beeston Castle
4.80 mi
+505 ft
-525 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Burwardsley (Cheshire West and Chester)
A fine scenic walk with views of two castles, one an authentic medieval fortification, the other a Victorian country house now used for weddings and conferences. Much of the walk is wooded. The walk can be extended to include the climb up to Beeston Castle (English Heritage: admission charge).
Hough Common and Lea Hall
4.80 mi
+102 ft
-105 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Wybunbury (Cheshire East)
A farmland stroll to a historic house through Wybunbury.
Dagfields and the Weaver
7.27 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Wybunbury (Cheshire East)
A field walk to a popular local craft centre, returning via the valley of the River Weaver.
Warning : The bridge at waypoint 4 is closed. It isn't scheduled to be reopened until 2023. For now we suggest this walk as a return and not as a loop until an alternative is found.
Wybunbury Moss
1.71 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Wybunbury (Cheshire East)
Stroll round a National Nature Reserve, featuring a rare bog habitat known as a schwingmoor.
Two Rivers, Ruthin
5.88 mi
+207 ft
-230 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ruthin (Denbighshire)
Over the fields to the beautiful wooded valley of the Afon Clywedog, returning via Rhewl and the Afon Clwyd.
River Clwyd
1.36 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Ruthin (Denbighshire)
A relaxing stroll to a historic bridge, returning along the river and beneath the castle walls. No stiles.
Moel Famau
10.77 mi
+1,791 ft
-1,788 ft
1 hr
Very difficult
Departure from Ruthin (Denbighshire)
An all-day expedition to the highest point in the Clwydian Hills, with magnificent views in all directions.
Sandstone Trail
2.34 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Tarporley (Cheshire West and Chester)
Fairly level, with several stiles. Two busy road crossings; may be muddy in places after rain.
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