Ceiriog Valley

This is a circular walk in a beautiful Welsh valley

Blue+

22 October 2023

No dogs allowed

We start in the charming village of Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, beside its 2 former droving inns, now popular rural pubs. After a short steep climb NE of the village, we head NW through firstly forest then fields along the Ceiriog valley. At Swch-cae-rhiw a steady climb takes us onto open moorland East of Pen-plaenau. After crossing the Ceiriog at a small bridge, the track heads E along the edge of woodland before turning SE over Bryn Du and then back to the village via the original lane.

Terrain:
Tracks through forest and over pasture, open moorland and short sections on lanes. Some sections can be boggy after rain.
Map/Area:
OS Explorer 255 Llangollen & Berwyn
Starting Point:
Roadside parking near the West Arms Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog LL20 7LD GR SJ157328
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Walk Starts:
9:30
Walk Finishes:
15:40
Distance:
13.8km
Ascent:
420m
Highest Point:
516m Bryn Du

Safety

Let the walk leader know of any relevant medical conditions

Refer to the Handbook for walk related information and specifically for recommended walking equipment https://ohwc.org.uk/kit-list/ and safety information https://ohwc.org.uk/safety/

Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped

Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency

If you become detached from the group STOP, call out; try contacting group by phone or text. If no contact return to the last place you were with the group. Wait 30 mins repeatedly trying to make contact. After 30 mins seek help and/or make your own way safely.

The Google map below is the location of the walk start point.