Llangollen, B walk, 8th April

Walk lead by Andrew Phillips, distance 7.5 miles, ascent 1,200 feet.

We start at the Canal wharf, cross the bridge and head up towards Castell Dinas Bran. This is the steepest part of the walk. The route circles the Castle hill and joins the Offa’s Dyke Path along the foot of the escarpment, heading north. At Ty Newydd the route turns west along a lane until it joins the Clwydian Way as far as Abbey Cottage. The route then passes to the north of the remains of Valle Crucis Abbey, passing Abbey Grange Hotel and Camp site, before turning south, towards the river and canal. We will then follow the canal tow path back to the start.  Distance 7.5 miles. Total ascent 1,200 feet. At least 50% of the walk is on paved lanes, and there are a small number of styles.