A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
Denbighshire
'This section of the Website highlights the countryside sites within Denbighshire, which provide differing levels of easier access routes for people with varying levels of mobility, allowing everyone the chance to explore the diverse and outstanding landscape of Denbighshire.'
'This route passes the Nature Trail and part of the Archaeological Trail. If you feel like more of a challenge, you can continue onto the Two Lakes Trail around ...
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'Route around Llyn Brenig. This reservoir is one of the largest areas of water in Wales. Opened in 1976 by the Prince of Wales, it holds 13,200 million gallons of water, covers an area of 371 hectares and took four years to fill! ... The Hiraethog Region is a stunning and unspoilt landscape of rolling heather moor, deep forest and quiet lakes in the heart of North Wales.'
'The Brenig Way starts in the beautiful Dee Valley and takes walkers into some of the quietest parts of Denbighshire, where peaceful paths snake though natural woodlands and along steep si ...
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'Promoted route for walkers, meandering from Corwen up to Lake Brenig.'
'This route is far more challenging than the others. Some sections are difficult to follow and very boggy and the ridge is high and exposed. It is essential that you are properly equipped for mount ...
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'Ridge walking, moorland and panoramic views ... Very strenuous, open moorland, long ascents (750m/2100ft climb)'
'The Clwydian Range is an unmistakable chain of purple heather-clad summits, topped by Britain's most dramatically situated hillforts. Beyond the windswept Horseshoe Pass, over Llantisilio mountain ...
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'A wonderful area to explore on foot. Relatively short walks are quickly rewarded by breathtaking views and stunning landscapes. But some magnificent long-distance footpaths also criss-cross the area including the Daddy of them all: Offa's Dyke National Trail.
'The hills stretch from the beautiful Vale of Clwyd in the west to the foothills of the Dee Estuary in the east; from Prestatyn Hillside in the north to the Nant-Y-Garth pass in the south.' ...
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'We specialise in individually tailored group walking tours in North Wales. Based in the beautiful Vale of Clwyd we cater for walkers of all abilities.'
'As well as the beautiful countryside the walker is taken to the historic towns of Ruthin, Llangollen, Corwen, Denbigh, St. Asaph and Rhuddlan.'Walk Described By The North Wales Area of The Rambler ...
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'Created to celebrate the Millennium, it takes the walker through some of North Wales' finest countryside. The classic route starts and ends in the traditional seaside resort of Prestatyn, which is well served by bus and rail connections. The route uses public rights of way and is trailmarked with a distinctive white disc featuring the Buzzard.'
The Walks include: [1] Llandyrnog (4.3 miles) - - - : [2] Clywedog Clwyd (4.7 miles) - - - : [3] Denbigh Town (choice of circular walks) - - - : [4] Tremeirchion (3.0 miles) - - - : [5] Sun Bank Wa ...
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'Walking in Denbighshire doesn’t all have to be about long distance challenges – there are a number of shorter day walks across the county or short walks that will only take an hour or so. These often link communities and explore some of Denbighshire’s most special places ...'
'Corwen is a fantastic venue for this type of event and is a wonderful base for walking enthusiasts as it offers walks from the town that suit all levels of walking. From walks around Corwen itself, finding out about the history of the town, to a high level ridge walk along the Berwyn reaching over 800 metres in height, the Corwen Walking Festival has it all. We are offering guided walks on both days and you have the choice of a full day walk or, with some of the shorter walks, doing one in the morning and another in the afternoon. We also have some evening walks and a navigation workshop, along with evening entertainment in town.' Usually held Early September.
'Made up of five sections, this clearly waymarked trail crosses a varied landscape rich in history and wildlife. Experience peaceful paths, quiet villages and friendly pubs. Explore ancient castles ...
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'Follows the course of the River Dee between the picturesque towns of Corwen and Llangollen.'
'Denbighshire Countryside Service is a dynamic team that strive to enhance and promote the special landscape, wildlife and heritage of the County.'
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'It is really easy to step out into the diverse and outstanding landscape that makes up Denbighshire, from the spectacular Eglwyseg Escarpment in the Dee Valley to the tranquil Vale of Clywd and the Coastal Dunes.'
'Liberty Hall was built as a shooting lodge by Lord Newborough in the early 20th century to take advantage of the stunning views. Guests were driven up from Cynwyd but the lodge was remote ...
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'Moorland with wide views, woodland and riverside walking.'
'Coed Llandegla Visitor Centre and Trail opened to the public in 2005 and now welcomes in excess of 100,000 visitors every year. Coed Llandegla Forest covers 650 hectares and was planted i ...
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'Coed Llandegla Forest provides a range of routes suitable for walkers of all abilities and fitness levels: Reservoir Walking Route (2.5 miles); Black Grouse Walking Route (2 miles); Intermediate Walking Route (2 miles); Long Walking Route (7 miles).'
'Stroll along the leafy Llangollen Canal, and see Telford’s remarkable Horseshoe Falls. Enjoy the tranquillity of Llantysilio Church and Valle Crucis Abbey, and look down from lofty Castle Dinas Br ...
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'Explore the history of Llangollen and the surrounding Dee valley on this easy-to-follow, waymarked circular trail. Stunning views, beautiful countryside and a wealth of wildlife make it a truly memorable walk.'
'This is a truly magnificent high-level walk with Llangollen as the centrepiece in its valley below. It can be regarded as a 1-day challenge, or taken at a more leisurely pace over 2, 3, or 4 days. ...
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'The Llangollen Round is a new 33-mile circular route taking in all the summits around the picturesque Vale of Llangollen, written by local author Judy Smith ... The route of the Llangollen Round has been devised by Llangollen Branch of Cancer Research UK, and with the aid of local sponsors, has been presented in detail in a colourful 24-page booklet ... The Llangollen Round Sponsored Walk is now a Triennial Event.
Llangollen Branch of Cancer Research UK
'For a shorter walk, select a section or two to suit your needs or travel to or from your walk by steam train. You can also create a circular route that combines the North Berwyn and the Dee Valley ...
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'Linear trail that climbs the wild North Berwyn Mountains to the south of the River Dee ... Although the guide is set out from Corwen, the North Berwyn Way can be walked in either direction. To follow the route from Llangollen to Corwen, simply work through the sections in reverse order.'
'... It was made watertight by sealing the joints with a mixture of flannel and lead dipped in boiling sugar! The canal finally opened in 1805 amidst great celebration. It was hoped that it wou ...
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'Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the largest in Britain, is an awesome testament to the genius of its designer, Thomas Telford. It took 10 years to build at a cost of £47,000, using local sandstone and iron cast at the Plas Kynaston foundry, near Wrexham ...'
'The Tegid Way can be walked in either direction, but starting the walk from Cynwyd offers arguably the best views, as the route descends towards the lake.'
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'Explores the upper reaches of the Dee Valley from the hills of Cynwyd, to the broad valley where the Dee emerges from Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake).'
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