Rhewl (Optional Cafe Lunch)

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This looks like a railway bridge, but each of the tunnels leads to a large round brick-built chamber, open to the sky. It is to be found half way along Lady Bagot's Drive, near Rhewl, Ruthin.

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Overview

A leisurely 5 mile walk from the village of Rhewl (Ruthin) along the River Clywedog and Lady Bagot's Drive.
The walk will be followed by the option of lunch at The Dyfnog Cafe at The Lodge in Llanrhaeadr LL16 4NL, a 5-minute drive from Rhewl.
If you'd like to stay for lunch, please let Daphne know (by phone or text) by Sunday 24th March at the latest.
The menu for the cafe is available online via the link below.
Note that the walk starts and ends at Rhewl, not at The Lodge.

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.lodgewales.com/restaurant

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
Lime Kiln on Lady Bagot's Drive, Rhewl, Ruthin by Eirian Evans

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 10927 60470
Nearest postcode:: LL15 2TY
what3words:: depths.enormous.husband

Start time:: 10:00 am

Roadside parking near former primary school, Rhewl, nr Ruthin LL15 2TY. (Behind the Drovers Arms; we don't have permission to use the pub car park). Meet at the bus shelter next to the pub.

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