Our Ladys Fellwalkers Formby

July's walks are led by Eliza and Steve and are from the small market town of Ruthin in Denbighshire, Wales in the south of the Vale of Clwyd.

The A walk is a ten mile circular starting in the centre of Ruthin. The first 5 miles are a steady climb up to 407M at our highest point, affording us great views, weather permitting. We include Moel Gwy and Moel Llanfair within the first half of the walk before coming down through farmers fields and spending some time on the Offa’s Dyke path. (During the reccy we did have a cow encounter, if deemed a risk on the day we will detour which may add a mile onto the walk.)Good walking paths for majority of the walk

** If the forecast remains 'hot' we will only do the B Walk **

The B walk is an enjoyable country walk of 7.6 miles heading out of Ruthin towards Rhewl, walking across open farmland then a climb eventually through stunning pinewoods with a total ascent of 525 ft, before descending the lower section of Lady Bagot’s Drive, an old carriageway and gorge river walk, on thereturn to Ruthin. Some field paths are quite overgrown, so shorts wearers beware!

The coach will park at Ruthin Craft Centre. Other features to explore, for those not walking, are the charming shops and eateries in St Peter's Square, the museum Nant Clwyd y Dre and its gardens. Additionally, Ruthin Gaol. Finally, Ruthin Castle is now a hotel and spa, but you can collect a walking map from reception and explore the grounds and a history trail.