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Overview

This event is an all-day coach trip from North East Wales to the village of Holmfirth in West Yorkshire, best known as the location for "The Last of the Summer Wine".
There are 3 coach pick up points: at Dyserth (07:30), Prestatyn (07:45) and Shotton (08:15).
You can choose one of the 3 walks on offer: 9 miles, 7 miles or a short leisurely stroll.
There are numerous options for refreshments after the walks.
The cost of the coach is £16 per person.
Booking is essential for this trip.
See the website via the link below for details of how to book.

Saturday, 16 September 2023
Meeting time:
7:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.deesideramblers.org.uk/coach_ramble.html

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Coach trip

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 06294 79705
Nearest postcode:
LL18 6BP
what3words:
earful.flattered.hazel
Meeting time:
7:30 am

Voel Coach Depot, Dyserth at 07:30 Prestatyn Bus Station at 07:45 Shotton Ash Grove at 08:15

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 14152 08140
Nearest postcode:
HD9 2DJ
what3words:
niece.octagonal.centrally
Start time:
10:00 am

This is the location of the start of the three walks at approx. 10:15 Actual start time depends on the time that the coach arrives at Holmfirth from the pick-up points in North East Wales.

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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Join now for just £3.58 per month
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