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Southport Group

Southport Ramblers welcome all age groups (from 8 to 80+) for fortnightly walks travelling by coach with like-minded people throughout the year.

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
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Overview

This is a popular destination, and not far from home. The walks on offer today may well take you on to Chirk Castle grounds, along the canal, or alongside the river. You could be offered some or none of these, but whatever you do do daytay there will be a pub at the end from refreshments.

Sunday, 5 October 2025
Start time:
7:50 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There will be three walks available with details circulated on the coach. They will range from easy to strenuous depending on the walk selected.

A Walk Leader - Clare Vattev - 10 miles with 1625ft of ascent, and strenuous in places. A circular walk taking in both a seep's eye and a bird's eye view of the impressive viaduct and Aqueducts over the River Ceiriog. Heading down from Chirk to the river for a sheep's perspective and a walk up through fields and woodlands to jion the Llwytor Ceiriog Trail ans then Offa;s Dyke Path back down to the river. Then going aroundGwyningar and Mars Wood, then through Warren Wood. A bit of road to the entrance of Chirk Castle estste, on towards Chirk and the canal tunnel. Finishing with a bird's eye view of the aqueduct before a short climb into Chirk.

B Walk Leader - Janet Loines

C Walk Leader - TBC

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Coach trip
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 35040 18209
Nearest postcode:
PR9 9ND
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Start time:
7:50 am

The bus stop by the Plough Roundabout in Crossens, Southport, and calling at all pick-up points going South.

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