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Vale of Clwyd Group

We are the Vale of Clwyd Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This walk is a varied walk taking in woodland, lanes, and field paths with no significant hills. Splendid views if the weather is good.

Saturday, 8 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
106.7m / 350ft
Type:
circular

Change of starting point.

A5 if approaching from A55 Bangor direction to Bethesda

Just after garage on left hand side on entering Bethesda and immediately before large church take a lane(sharpish turn) signed from the main road to leisure centre.LL57 3DT

Follow road uphill ignoring any left or right turns until you reach a blue building on your right. Plas Ffrancon Leisure Centre. Permission to use toilets. No cafe but vending machines if required. Main large car park could be busy if matches on. A lower carpark on entering through the gates to the right has about 4 or 5 spaces. Also road parking nearby.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SH 62199 67501
Nearest postcode:
LL57 3DT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Plas Ffrancon Leisure Centre + additional car parking nearby if leisure centre car park is busy

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking