Bill's Walks 2026
All these walks are graded as harder/challenging. They are usually at least 6 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
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday 18th March 2026
An approximately 5 hour, 9 mile (14.5 km) linear walk with about 1580 ft (480 m) of ascent from Llandegla southwards via parts of Offa's Dyke Path and the Clwydian Way, past Moel y Faen and then on to Llangollen to catch the bus back to Wrexham.
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Wednesday 15th April 2026
An approximately 4 hour, 7.5 mile (12 km) circular walk with about 1160 ft (350 m) of ascent from Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog up the valley, past the waterfalls then up to the Ceiriog Forest before returning over the moor and down the Upper Ceiriog Way.
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Wednesday 20th May 2026
An approximately 3.25 hour, 6 mile (9.7 km) circular walk with about 1180 ft (360 m) of ascent from Chirk along the Shropshire Way and Ceiriog Trail to Bronygarth then on Offa's Dyke Path to Castle Mill, returning via the grounds of Chirk Castle.
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Wednesday 17th June 2026
An approximately 4.5 hour, 8.5 mile (13.7 km) linear walk with about 1390 ft (425 m) of ascent from Llandegla to Ruthin along Offa's Dyke Path via Moel y Plas to Clwyd Gate then down to Ruthin and returning to Wrexham by bus. Meet at 8.30 at Stand 6 in King Street Bus Station, Wrexham to catch the T51 Denbigh bus at 8.45 as far as Llandegla. No dogs please.
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Wednesday 15th July 2026
An approximately 3.5 hour, 6 mile (9.7 km) walk with about 1450 ft (440 m) of ascent from Glyn Ceiriog. The walk will leave the village westwards towards Nantyr then come down to Pandy and go on through Caedicws before following the road back to the Ceiriog Centre for refreshments (tea, ice cream and crumble) with proceeds going to Cancer Research and Walkabout funds. Meet at 9.15 for a 9.30 start at the Ceiriog Centre on the right of the B4500 (New Road) as you come into the village (LL20 7HE Grid Ref SJ 204 379 /// tops.users.dime). No dogs please.
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