Bill's Walks (January-June 2026)
All these walks are graded as harder/challenging. They are 6 or more miles in length and last 3+ hours so bring a drink and a packed lunch. The walks cross rough ground which is sometimes muddy so walking boots are needed. The walks will include inclines (some steep), often go over stiles and require a good level of fitness.
As many of the routes go over land containing grazing livestock, dogs are not allowed on the walks.
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For more information about the walks, please email - billstephens@billstephens.force9.co.uk
Wednesday 21st January 2026
An approximately 3.5
hour 7 mile (11 km) circular walk with about 1486 ft (455 m) of ascent from Pontricket
in the Ceiriog Valley south-eastwards to Rhiwlas then over the Ceiriog Trail
and returning via Springhill Wood and the Tramway. Meet at 9.15 for a 9.30 start in the large lay-by on the right of the B4500 at Pontricket about 2.75 miles beyond Glyn Ceiriog
and 0.75 miles before Tregeiriog (LL20 7HT
Grid Ref SJ 187 344
///private.blink.imply). No dogs please.
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Wednesday 18th February 2026
An approximately 3.5-4 hour 6.5 mile (10.5 km) circular walk with about 1489 ft (455 m) of ascent from Llantysilio Green near Horseshoe Falls, Llangollen up the Clwydian Way then around the summit of Moel Gamelin before returning past the quarries at the top of the Horseshoe Pass. Meet at 9.15 for a 9.30 start in the (P&D) car park at Llantysilio Green (nearest post code LL20 8BT Grid Ref SJ 198 433 ///best.middle.fatigued). No dogs please.
Directions
Take the A542 west (Abbey Road) out of Llangollen
towards Ruthin and the Horseshoe Pass for about 1.25 miles, past the
International Eisteddfod ground and the Motor Museum. Turn left on to the B5103 towards Rhewl,
Llantysilio and Horseshoe Falls. Go straight on past the left turns for the
Chainbridge Hotel and for Corwen. About
100 metres further along on the left is the car park (P&D
but free for National Trust members displaying a valid membership card clearly
in the car).
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