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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Best Walks in the Welsh Borders, Simon Whaley - From beyond Llangollen
in the north to Symonds Yat near Chepstow in the south, the Welsh/English
border offers some of the quietest and most remote walking in Southern
Britain. There are plenty of reminders of the often turbulent history of
the area to beguile the walker: Offa's Dyke, castles, abbeys, quiet
villages and small towns and the relics of industrial and military
activity. This book selects 35 of the best walks, including ascents of
Wenlock Edge and the Sugar Loaf, and suggests routes for walkers of all
ages and abilities. Published June 07
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Clwydian Way, the Long
Distance Trail Created to Celebrate the Millennium, David Hollet - In the
main the path circles round Denbighshire, but in the east it crosses over
into Flintshire, and in the west part of the alternative, Llansannan
route, passes through Conwy. The entire route, however, runs through what
can be rightly termed "The Heart of North Wales" - thus providing
long-distance ramblers with a perfect combination of scenic countryside
and medieval towns and villages to pass through and enjoy. The main, 122
mile-long route, runs from Prestatyn along the Clwydian Range, then on to
Llangollen in the south. It then runs west along the Llantysilio Range to
Corwen, north to Brenig, east through the Clocaenog Forest, and north
again, through the Vale, back to Prestatyn. By the use of an alternative
route through Llansannan, and a 'Link-Path' near Denbigh, the walk can,
however, be broken down into three shorter circular walks, the 88 mile
long 'South Clwydian Circular', the 55 mile long 'West Clwydian Circular',
and the 42 mile long 'North Clwydian Circular'. Published December 00.
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Offa's
Dyke Path North National Trail Guides, Ernie and Kathy Kay and Mark Richards.
- Offa's Dyke Path is the 177-mile (283-km) National Trail that follows the
course of the earthwork that gives it its name. This volume, now fully
updated, features the northern section of the Path, following Natural
England's acorn waymarks from Knighton to the coast at Prestatyn, a distance
of 97 miles (155 km). This is the complete, official guide for the
long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book.
Published March 08.
More on Offa's Dyke - see Long Distance Paths
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| Conwy Valley/Eastern Snowdonia, Birds, Boots and Butties, Ruth Miller. Published June 09. | Walking in the Vale of Clwyd & Hiraethog, Lorna Jenner - 19 circular routes of between 3 and 8 miles in length. The Vale of Clwyd and adjoining moorland of Hiraethog are often overlooked, but are well worth further exploration if you want to escape the crowds who climb Moel Famau or flood into Snowdonia. Published May 09 | Walking to Mid Wales' Waterfalls, Des Marshall - 24 circular routes of up to 6 miles in length, suitable for all abilities, each to a spectacular waterfall. Published March 09 |
| Walks Around Llangollen and Dee Valley, David Berry. Published July 06. |
Overton Six (Clwydian Walks) , Raymond Roberts.
Published May 92. Also in the series: |
Walks in the Hidden Part of North Wales: Between the Vale of Clwyd and
the Snowdonia National Park, David Berry. Published July 07. |
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Walk in the Realm of the Dark Age Prince, Llandudno, Ralph Maddern. Published November 01.
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Walks around the Berwyn Mountains and the Ceiriog Valley, David Berry
- 32 walks,
from short strolls to 9 miles in length. All walks link with at least one
other route in the book, so shorter or longer options are available.
Published Aug 08 |
Walk in the Beautiful Conwy Valley and Llandudno, Ralph Maddern. Published May 01.
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| Local Walks around Llangollen and the Dee Valley, David Berry - 20 walks ranging from 2 to 8 miles in length. Published April 00.
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Walks on the Clwydian
Hills, David Berry - 22 linked circular walks from Offa's Dyke Path, exploring the beautiful hills and valleys of the Clwydian Range - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The walks are between 2 and 7 miles in length. Published March 99. Updated 2006. Also: More Walks on the Clwydian Hills - 15 walks of between 2 and 8 miles Published June 00. Updated 2005
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Walks in the Vale of Clwyd, David Berry -
15 walks of between 2 and 7 miles. Published June
06.
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Walking in the Clwydian Range, Carl Rogers - 21 circular routes of between 4 and 8¾ miles in length. Within the Clwydian Range AONB lies the entire Clwydian Range from Prestatyn to Llandegla, as well as the limestone country to
the east of Afon Alyn. Published Jan 07
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Walking in the Conwy Valley, Carl Rogers - The Conwy Valley defends Snowdonia's northeast border and marks the point at which the soft contours of northeast Wales meet the more rugged terrain of the west. The book contains 20 circular routes exploring the varied scenery of the valley, from the Great Orme to Betws-y-Coed. The walks are between 3 and 9 miles in length. Published June 97. Updated 2009 |
Walking the Llangollen Canal, John Merrill - 50 miles along the canal from Nantwich to Llangollen. Limited availability. Published June 99. |
| Best Teashop Walks in the Clwydian Hills and Welsh Borderlands, Dorothy Hamilton - 25 walks ranging from 3 to 10 miles. Includes the highest peak of the Clwydian range, the Eglwyseg escarpment, the Vale of Clwyd and Glyn Ceiriog. Limited availability. Published July 00. |
Daywalks: Vale of Llangollen, John Roberts & Gordon Emery - A network of 27 linked footpath routes explores the Vale from its mouth to Valle Crucis Abbey, so you can make up your own walks, long or short. Limited availability. Published September 91. |
North Wales Path and Ten Selected Walks,
Dave Salter & Dave Worrall. Limited availability. Published May 99. Walks in and around the Berwyn Mountains, John Tranter. Limited availability. Published July 99. |
Walks from Colwyn Bay, Christopher Draper. Limited availability. Published December 00. Walks from Conwy, Christopher Draper. Limited availability. Published May 01. Walks in the Conwy Valley, Christopher Draper. Limited availability. Published May 01 |
Llwybr y Gogledd/ North Wales Path: Cyfres o 8 o Fapiau Gyda Gwybodaeth i'ch Helpu ar Eich Taith/A Set of 8 Maps with Information to Help You on Your Way. Limited availability. Published May 97. | Bus and Rail Walks in and Around the Conwy Valley, Dorothy Hamilton. Limited availability. Published April 03. |
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AUTHORS/PUBLISHERS
LOCAL LINKS Prestatyn Healthy Activities in Meliden and Dyserth - Things to do Denbighshire North Wales. 'Walk more - feel the difference' is an initiative by Prestatyn town council to get people healthier enjoying some of beautiful walks around village Prestatyn. Visit Wales - essential information for any visit to Wales.
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