We are the Telford & East Shropshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
An outstanding walk along the border between England and Wales full of historic interest, beautiful landscapes and variety. Starting with a walk through the longest canal tunnel in Wales (bring a torch), we pass the beautiful Queen Anne ornamental gates and enter Chirk Castle's deer park, landscaped gardens and woodlands following permissive paths to Chirk Castle for a snack and toilet break. Then we descend along Offa's Dyke National Trail to a medieval battle site at the bridge over the beautiful Ceiriog Valley. We ascend steeply for a 20 minutes 140m / 460ft uphill climb to a well preserved part of Offa's Dyke for a restful lunch stop where we can admire views of the Castle and Welsh hills in the far distance. Then back through the pretty Pentre Woods to finish with a crossing of a spectacular viaduct, along the canal and over the canal aqueduct to end with tea & cake at the community Caffi Wylfa.
Please bring a snack, packed lunch and a drink and car share if possible as parking is limited at the small public car park in front of the Caffi Wylfa in Castle Road. Dogs are allowed on our walks with the prior permission of the walk leader, you must let the leader know if want to bring your dog, there were no cattle on the recce but there are seven stiles on the final section of the walk, not all have dog gates.
Free car park in front of Caffi Wylfa, Castle Rd, Chirk, LL14 5BS
