Loggerheads & Cilcain - Christmas Hat Walk

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Ramblers getting ready for their annual Christmas-themed walk dressed for the occasion. (2024)

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Overview

A light-hearted event to mark the start of the festive season.
There will be a prize for the best Christmas-themed hat or headgear, mince pies and mulled wine (alcohol-free) on this moderate-grade 6.5 mile walk.

Sunday, 21 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
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.

Photo
Last year's Christmas walk, photo by Rod Sigley

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 19774 62598
Nearest postcode:: CH7 5LH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Loggerheads Country Park (fee payable), Ruthin Road, Mold CH7 5LH

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