Circular walk from Craignant

A pleasant walk which travels along towpaths, tracks, fields and quiet single track country lanes, taking in stretches of the Offa’s Dyke Path and the Llwybr Ceiriog Trail. At the time of the recce the ground was good under foot, although on some tracks there are loose rocks. On a clear day there are great far reaching views over Shropshire and later Bryn Du and Glyn Ceiriog.

Blue+

11 May 2025

No dogs allowed

We begin the walk by climbing steadily up and along the Offa’s Dyke path. Twenty or so minutes later we reach open countryside with lovely views over much of Shropshire. After dropping down across fields to a quiet lane we head in a westerly direction, walking steadily uphill, passing through woodland and eventually down to a farm. Here we pick up the Llwybr Ceiriog Trail and head northward across open ground until we meet more woodland. Shortly after, we start a gradual descent which takes us to a single-track lane where we continue with a further steep descent affording beautiful views of Pontfadog and the Ceiriog Valley. Next, we head off easterly, down and across fields passing a few farms before reaching the edge of the woods at Llangwryd-isaf. After passing through verdant mixed woods, we take another small lane that leads us once again to the Offa’s Dyke Path and back to the start.

Circular from Craignant walk route

Terrain:
Across fields, along country lanes, tracks and footpaths. The paths are mostly in good condition underfoot, but some paths did have loose rocks.
Map/Area:
OS Explorer 255
Starting Point:
A small carpark in a disused quarry on the B4579 1.5 miles beyond Selattyn GR SJ253349 Post Code SY10 7NS
What3Words:
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Walk Starts:
09:15
Walk Finishes:
15:45
Distance:
15.0km
Ascent:
576m
Highest Point:
435m Caemor Wood

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.