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Overview

This is a moderate-grade 7-mile walk on Halkyn Mountain around the villages of Halkyn and Rhosesmor in Flintshire.
Bring a packed lunch.

Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Dogs
Deeside Group has a policy of not allowing dogs on its walks.
Assistance dogs may be permitted, but only by prior arrangement with the walk leader.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 20947 69786
Nearest postcode:
CH7 6PR
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Start time:
10:00 am

Layby on B5123, Berth-Ddu, Rhosesmor, CH7 6PR

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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