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Through the Hills to a Bikers Heaven

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Overview

From Velvet Hill, by the Dee Valley Way over hill tracks to the Horseshoe Pass and the Ponderosa. Return via the Clwydian Way.

Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:40 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
703.8m / 2309ft
Type:
circular

Great views of the Panorama and local hills. Book with the walk leader by text. Please say if a lift is needed or if going straight to the starting point.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49271 10410
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9NB
what3words:
cowboy.draw.stray
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 20286 44217
Nearest postcode:
LL20 8DD
what3words:
likes.lanes.surpassed
Start time:
10:15 am

Velvet Hill Car Park. Free to National Trust members with card.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE