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Hope Mountain (note change of distance and grade)

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Overview

A moderate-grade (C+) 7.5 mile walk from Caergwrle past the villages of Cymau and Llanfynydd to the viewpoint at Waun-y-Llyn Country Park.

Bring a packed lunch. 

Following a recent recce the walk has been re-routed and will now be longer (by 1 mile) than previously advertised and a little steeper in parts (Grade C+ rather than C).

Saturday, 3 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/PDFFiles/Tourism/Discover-Hope-and-Caergwrle.pdf

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.

Photo:
"Path to the Viewpoint" at Waun-y-Llyn .
Copyright DS Pugh and licensed for reuse under a cc-by-sa/2.0 Creative Commons Licence.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 30526 57448
Nearest postcode:
LL12 9ET
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Start time:
10:00 am

Free Car Park on High Street Caergwrle LL12 9ET

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