PROGRAMME
October to December 2024
October 2024
Sun 06 Oct 24 2* Llanfairfechan 10:00 9 miles
Starting from the Beach Café (perhaps with breakfast for the early birds?) we explore the beautiful hills and fascinating quarries around Llanfairfechan and beyond.
Fri 11 Oct 24 Social Heswall From 6.30
An evening of Swing Era hits with Matt Ford fronting the Out of the Blue Big Band.
Sun 13 Oct 24 2* Llandegla 10:30 8 miles
We start a circular walk up through the forest so we can enjoy the views (weather permitting as always!) from the hill above the Ponderosa before making our way back over the classic moorland.
Sun 20 Oct 24 2* Delamere 08:30 11 miles
An early start (to access free car parking!) to a ramble around some of our favourite local areas of Delamere and Norley.
Sat 26 Oct 24 Social Chester 19:30
It’s a party, it’s Fancy Dress and despite the date – the theme is ‘no theme’!
Sun 27 Oct 24 2* Frodsham 11:00 10 miles
From Frodsham to Helsby and a generous loop back. High level views of the lowlands of the Cheshire plains. Coming back through the forest should mean a brilliant display of autumn colours
November 2024
Sun 03 Nov 24 1* Wharf Tea Rooms, Llangollen 10:30 6.5 miles
Breakfast at Wharf tea rooms, before a gentle walk including a stretch of the Llangollen canal, Horseshoe Falls and the ancient Cistercian Valle Crucis Abbey.
Wed 06 Nov 24 1* Caergwrle 11:00 3.5 – 4 miles
A bonus daytime midweek gentle 2 hours stroll starting from Caergwrle. An easy circular walk, finishing with lunch at Honey’s Bakery and Cafe.
Sun 10 Nov 24 2* Bodfari 11:00 8-9 miles
We explore the lower Clwydian Valley with its hills and woods on this modest trek.
Sun 17 Nov 24 1* Thurstaston 10:30 7 miles
A circular walk encompassing the Wirral Way and the summit of Thurstaston Hill
Sat 23 Nov 24 Social Great Sutton 19:00
Help one of our members celebrate a special birthday with this Barn Dance, Buffet and then a Disco till late! Advance booking essential, Cowboy hats optional – and definitely no spurs!
Sun 24 Nov 24 2* Bwlchgwyn 10:30 8 miles
A few moderate climbs (and a couple of steep ones!) going up through the forest of Nant y Ffrith, skirting Ffrith & Llanfynydd before looping back
Tues Nov 26 Social Heswall Hall From 6.30pm
Tuesday Night Live – Big Band Jazz with Out of the Blue Big Band
Sat 30 Nov 24 Christmas Trip to Llandudno
December 2024
Sun 01 Dec 24 1*/2* Llandudno
Join the Christmas Party crew in a walk near Llandudno. Details tba.
Sun 08 Dec 24 2* Llanarmon -yn-lal 11:00 6.5 miles
This loop takes in Pistyll Gwyn Quarry and Moel Gyw. We’ll enjoy Heather clad slopes, pretty mountain streams and great views.
Sat 14 Dec 24 Social Chester 19:00
An evening of popular classical and film music with three Chester Community Orchestras.
Sun 15 Dec 24 1* Great Budworth 10:15 8.5 miles
A delightful duo of walk leaders take us on a flattish walk from beautiful Great Budworth via fields and lanes thru Arley Green & around Pickmere.
Tues 17 Dec Social Heswall From 6.30pm
The Out of the Blue Big Band Christmas Party. Live Big Band Jazz with a range of singers and dancers.
Sun 22 Dec 24 1* (TBC) 11:00 8.5 miles
This circular walk takes us around Marton Green and Little Budworth. Finishing with an optional meal – details to be arranged.
“Boxing Day
Thurs 26 Dec 24″ 1* Hoylake 11:00 8.5 miles
Join us to burn off a modest amount of your festive excesses with this stroll round the war memorial, the beacon, Caldy and West Kirby before returning to our start in Hoylake
“New Year’s Day
Wed 01 Jan 25″ 2* Llangollen 11:00 8 miles
Your first resolution of the New Year can be to enjoy this pleasant walk from Llangollen town centre up Geraint Hill to Berwyn, returning via Llantysilio Green.
Chester & District Walking Group 