Northop Round (Optional Pub Lunch)

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Overview

Join Jack for a leisurely 5-mile walk around the village of Northop, Flintshire, starting from the village car park.
You are invited to join the leader after the walk for a pub lunch at The Running Hare, Ewloe, which is a 7-minute, 4.8 mile drive from the start/end point of the walk.
There is no need to book for either the walk or the lunch.

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
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

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 24585 68343
Nearest postcode:: CH7 6BP
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Village Car Park, Northop, Flintshire CH7 6BP

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