LLANGOLLEN 8th May 2022

 

This was the first time for a long time that we have been in this beautiful area in Spring time – with flowers in bloom and wildlife evident.

There were 40 walkers on the coach and a wide range of ten walks in action.

Mike’s party left the coach at Llandegla to follow the Offa’s Dyke path across the moors to the awesome screes below Eglwyseg ridge and then on to the Castle.

Four groups started out from Ponderosa Cafe.   Paul’s, Pat’s and Stuart’s groups headed for the Llantysilio range of mountains going south to pick up the river and canal. Geoff’s group crossed the valley to follow the Offa’s Dyke path and work their way to the Viaduct.

The Oldham’s and John’s group set off to explore the Vivod mountain range south of Llangollen.

Anne and Helen’s group followed the Clwydian Way south of Llangollen to the ancient Dibryn Hall and then on to the Canal.

Finally Mike J’s party headed for the Panorama Walk and the path to cross the spectacular Pont Cysyllte. On their return along the canal path they were happily accompanied by a welcome solo walker – Marcia.

Even In Llangollen itself there was entertainment in the river next the chosen pub in Llangollen.

It was a very successful day.

Mike B

                                     

The photographers enjoyed the spring day and we have a colourful album to look through thanks to Geoff, Claire, Pam, Mike J, Mike B, Stuart , Rick, Mike K, Chris and Simon. Thanks to them all.

To open the Album click here

Next Walks 

We have changed the destination for Sunday 22nd May, as the Keswick Mountain Festival which runs until that day would be very likely to have caused us problems on the return journey from Keswick. So the coach will now be going to Ilkley instead. Attached are the amended coach routes.

Sunday 22nd May 2022 – Ilkley

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, on to the M65, M65 eastbound to junction 6 or 7, on to the A59, A59 past Skipton, A65 to Ilkley. Park in Ilkley. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65.

Sunday 5th June 2022 - Hawkshead

5.30 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 to Ambleside, A593 to Clappersgate, B5286 to Hawkshead. Park in Hawkshead. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

Sunday 19th June 2022 – Shap to Pooley Bridge

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 39, A6 north through Shap to Eamont Bridge, B5320 through Yanwath to Pooley Bridge. Park in Pooley Bridge. Morning coffee stop at Tebay services. Return via the same route.

 Sunday 5th June 2022 - Hawkshead

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 to Ambleside, A593 to Clappersgate, B5286 to Hawkshead. Park in Hawkshead. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

 Sunday 19th June 2022 – Shap to Pooley Bridge

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 39, A6 north through Shap to Eamont Bridge, B5320 through Yanwath to Pooley Bridge. Park in Pooley Bridge. Morning coffee stop at Tebay services. Return via the same route.


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