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Chirk and River Ceiriog Circular Walk

By Dave Roberts   

on June 15, 2018    4/5 (1)

Posted as a walk in – Clwydian Range and Dee Valley, Europe, North Wales, Wales, Wrecsam / Wrexham

Chirk and River Ceiriog Circular Walk

Route Essentials

Route Summary

Walk the countryside around Chirk Castle from Chirk, near Wrexham along easy country lanes and paths.

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

10.85 km

Ascent

279 m

Time

3 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Chirk

Difficulty

Easy Moderate Walk

Hazards

n/a

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Chirk and River Ceiriog Circular Walk Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Chirk and River Ceiriog Circular Walk

The Clwydian and Dee Valley AONB surprisingly extends all the way to Chirk Castle, and this walk takes in the best this area has to offer.  Starting off from the station in Chirk, or the town centre, the route takes you initially to Chirk Castle which you should make time to visit. Chirk Castle was built by Edward 1 in 1295 as part of his Ring of Steel around North Wales, along with Harlech, Caernarfon and Conwy Castles. Unlike those castles, it was maintained and lived in and looks more like a stately home made to look like a castle than an actual genuine medieval castle.

It then returns via the Offa’s Dyke National Trail and the Maelor Way along the Afon Ceiriog back to Chirk.

The Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Walk the countryside around Chirk Castle from Chirk, near Wrexham along easy country lanes and paths.

Route Start Location: Chirk

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
10.85 km 279 m 3 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Easy Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

In Chirk.

Hazards

n/a

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking : LL14 5PQ

Free parking in Chirk  town centre – (behind Hand Hotel)

Public Transport:

Train Station at Chirk.

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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