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Friday * Saturday * Sunday 14th 15th and 16th June, 2013 DYDDIAU GWENER * SADWRN * SUL 14EG 15FED a 16EG O FEHEFIN, 2013 Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk WELCOME CROESO We invite you to attend our first annual Hoffem eich gwahodd i’n Gw^yl Gerdded Walking Festival in Holywell. Holywell and flynyddol gyntaf yn Nhreffynnon. Mae District is a wonderful base for walking Treffynnon a’r Fro yn lleoliad gwych i enthusiasts and has been recognised and bobl sy’n mwynhau cerdded ac mae wedi awarded Walkers are Welcome Status. derbyn cydnabyddiaeth a Statws Croeso i The Festival will provide 3 days of walking Gerddwyr. ^ opportunities and activities that will provide Bydd yr wyl yn cynnig 3 diwrnod o gyfleoedd you with an experience of exploring, i gerdded a gweithgareddau fydd yn rhoi learning more and enjoying the unique profiad i chi o chwilio’r ardal, dysgu rhagor history, heritage and wonderful countryside a mwynhau’r hanes unigryw, y dreftadaeth and wide ranging views that Holywell and a chefn gwlad hyfryd, a’r golygfeydd eang district has to offer. sydd gan Dreffynnon a’r fro i’w cynnig. There will be a variety of walks from short, Bydd amrywiaeth o deithiau cerdded ar under one hour to all day walks with waith - o rai byrion sy’n cymryd llai nag awr i something for everyone. Themed walks deithiau drwy’r dydd, gan gynnig rhywbeth i include “ A Walk and Talk through Time”, bawb. Mae’r troeon gyda thema’n cynnwys “Holywell Racecourse”, “Clwydian Hills “Cerdded a Sgwrsio drwy Hanes”, “Cae and Ancient Routes”, “ St Bueno’s Heritage Ras Treffynnon”, “Bryniau a’r Ffyrdd Trail ”, “ Watts Dyke Way and Hynafol”, “Taith Dreftadaeth Beuno Sant”, Mountain”, “ Holywell’s Pilgrim Route” and “Llwybr Clawdd Watt a Mynydd Helygain”, much much more. “Llwybr Pererinion Treffynnon” a llawer Our host venue Holywell Leisure Centre iawn mwy, will host a display of walking information Y safle o lle rhedir ^yl yrw yw Canolfan and history and along with other venues Hamdden Treffynnon a bydd hon yn in the town will offer refreshments in a arddangos gwybodaeth am y troeon a’r relaxed and informal atmosphere where you hanes a, gyda lleoliadau eraill yn y dref, can sit, relax and talk about your walking bydd yn cynnig lluniaeth ysgafn mewn experiences and adventures. awyrgylch anffurfiol lle gallwch ymlacio, eistedd a sgwrsio am eich profiadau a’ch anturiaethau.

Holywell Town Station Site 2| Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk Grading of Walks graddfeydd y teithiau cerdded Easy Guided Walk Energetic Guided Walk Suitable for most levels of fitness. A good level of fitness required This walk will be a gentle pace. as this walk is quite long and/or is quite steep in places. Moderate Guided Walk A medium level of fitness is Very energetic Guided Walk required as there may be some A high level of fitness is required steep sections. as walk is very long and/or is steep in places.

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Dogs are allowed on Refreshments available Suitable for wheelchair, Bring your own packed these walks but must at cost on some walks scooters, prams and lunch and drinks. be on a short lead at e.g. Holywell Leisure pushchairs. all times for safety Centre and local Cafes and comfort of other and pubs. walkers. BOOKING INFORMATION GWYBODAETH AM GOFRESTRU Health Clothing / Footwear It is the responsibility of all walkers to ensure that Adequate and comfortable footwear is essential with they are physically fit enough to take part in the walks the appropriate clothing for the conditions likely to be that they have chosen and that they wear appropriate encountered. It is recommended that walkers bring clothing and footwear. some food and drink for the duration of the walks Age where applicable. All children under the age of 14 are welcome but must Alterations be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age The organisers reserve the right to alter the festival of 18. programme without prior notice. The details in this Starting Time programme are believed to be correct at the time of Please arrive at the start point at least 30 going to print. minutes prior to the start of each walk in order Liabilities to register. Walks will commence at the quoted start Organisers have endeavoured to ensure the safety of time whether all participants have arrived or not. all participants in the festival. However, they cannot Weather be held liable, for any injury to, loss of, or damage The walk leaders will be at the starting point whatever to, personal property, however caused except to the the weather. However, in exceptional weather extent to which it is unlawful to exclude such liability conditions, the walk may be re-routed or cancelled under the applicable law. We advise you to take out thus ensuring your safety. insurance against accident and personal injury. It is the Dogs responsibility of those taking part in the walks to satisfy themselves that they are sufficiently fit and adequately Dogs are welcomed on some walks as indicated in attired for the walk. The walk leaders reserve the right the individual walk information pages. Dogs may to refuse all ill-equipped walkers. accompany these walks but must be kept on a short lead at all times. Registered attendant dogs welcome.

Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk |3 Friday, 14th June, 2013

Beginners Walk ‘Weatherman Walking Tro i Ddechreuwyr Route’ Join us for a leisurely social stroll around Llwybr Weatherman Holywell. Walking Starting point: Holywell Leisure Centre A Walk that retraces the steps taken by Sat. Nav: CH8 7UZ BBC’s Derek Brockway in the recent Start time: 10.00a.m. programme shown.Learn more about the Distance and history and wonderful industrial heritage duration: 45 mins. that the area has to offer. Starting in Leader: Stephanie Fearnley Holywell the walk takes in St Winefride’s Well, Greenfield Valley and finishing at and returning by public transport. Starting point: Holywell Leisure Centre Walks for Schools Sat. Nav: CH8 7UZ Teithiau i Ysgolion Start time: 10.15a.m. Distance and Pupils from local schools will be duration: 7 miles, approx. 4 hours participating in this years Festival, with Leader: Ron Williams and walks from their schools to various venues Buddig Neale in the town.

basingwerk , greenfield Valley 4| Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk Friday, 14th June, 2013

‘A Walk and Talk Holywell Racecourse through Time’ Cae Ras Treffynnon Cerdded a Sgwrsio drwy In the 18th and 19th centuries dukes and Hanes princes frequented this area. Starting point: Holywell Golf Club Walk to discover Greenfield Valley and Sat. Nav: CH8 8LQ with a personal view Start time: 2.00p.m. then back up to St. Winefrides Well where we can call if we wish to and find out Distance and more about one of the ‘Seven Wonders of duration: 5 miles, 3 hours ’. Leader: John Thomas Starting point: Holywell Leisure Centre Sat. Nav: CH8 7UZ Start time: 11.00a.m. Distance and ‘An All Abilities Walk’ duration: 3 miles, 2-3 hours A walk has been arranged in partnership Leader: Gwladys Harrison with Disability Forum where an accessible walk will take place in and around Holywell High Street to explore the local history.

Flour Mill Pool, greenfield Valley 4Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk |5 Friday, 14th June, 2013

‘The Limestone Start time: 6.45p.m. Distance and Pavement’ duration: 4 miles, 2 hours ‘Y Palmant Calch’ Leader: John Thomas Walk ancient roughland to limestone ridge affected very little by the enclosure Acts of early 18th Century. Starting point: The Crown, Sat. Nav: CH8 8NQ

Brynford Mountain 6| Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk saturday, 15th June, 2013

‘Clwydian Hills & Water Buffalo Farm Ancient Routes’ and HillFort ‘Bryniau Clwyd a’r Ffyrdd Y Fferm Ych Dw^r a’r Hynafol’ Fryngaer This Linear walk starts at and goes Walk through woods and fields to open onto the Clwydian Hills before dropping common and some wonderful panoramic down via to . From here views. the route follows the old path to Penyball. Starting point: Blue Bell Inn, Halkyn It then follows this low ridge to the Pet’s Sat. Nav: CH8 8DL Cemetery and down to Holywell. Start time: 10.30a.m. Starting point: Holywell Bus Station Distance and 14C to Cilcain duration: 5 miles, 2 hours Sat. Nav: CH8 7UP Leader: John Thomas Start time: 8.30a.m. Distance and duration: 13 miles, 6-7 hours Leader: Ron Williams +1

Moel Arthur, Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk |7 Saturday, 15th June, 2013

Ancient Routes to Pen y Ball Top & Monument Ffyrdd Hynafol i Fagillt Cofadail a Brig Pen y Ball’ Walk Old Road lanes and paths to Garrog Starting from Leisure Centre and follow Lyden with wayside and woodland flowers road towards Holway. Then pick up the and views across the Wirral estuary. footpath which takes us to The Grange and Starting point: Holywell Leisure Centre Pen y Ball Trig Point. The route crosses Sat. Nav: CH8 7UZ over to the Common and then to Pen y Ball Start time: 2.00p.m. Monument. The low ridge is then followed to the Pet’s Cemetery and then back to the Distance and start. duration: 5 miles, 3 hours Leader: John Thomas Starting point: Holywell Leisure Centre Sat. Nav: CH8 7UZ Start time: 2.00p.m. Distance and duration: 3½ miles, 1½-2 hours Leader: Gwladys Harrison

Old Bagillt Coach Road 8| Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk Saturday, 15th June, 2013

St Beuno’s Visit the Lead Heritage Trail Mining Industry Llwybr Treftadaeth Beuno Ymweld â’r Diwydiant Sant Mwyngloddio Plwm A walk linking the Town Centre, Greenfield Evening Walk across the common to see Valley,St Winefrides Well,The Holway mineshafts, leets, reservoirs and spoil Level, Fron Road and Park. There is a heaps. variety of historic and wildlife interest on Starting point: Blue Bell Inn, Halkyn this walk with the option of taking the SJ209703 offshoot path opposite the Mill on the Hill Sat. Nav: CH8 8DL Café and up to St Beuno’s Well (very steep Start time: 7.00p.m. steps on an optional route). Distance and Starting point: Holywell Leisure Centre duration: 4 miles, 2½ hours Sat. Nav: CH8 7UZ Leader: John Thomas Start time: 2.30p.m. Distance and duration: 2½ miles, 2 hours Leader: Roberta Owen

Limekilns, Mountain Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk |9 SUNDAY, 16th June, 2013

Watt’s Dyke Way Start time: 10.00a.m. till 2.00p.m. Distance and and Halkyn Mountain duration: ½ hour sessions up and Llwybr Clawdd Watt a down the High Street, Mynydd Helygain with a longer walk planned at 12.00 noon. We follow the newly created Wat’s Dyke Leader: Craige Bowles and Way to the Nant at Halkyn. Here we cross Katrina Day over (by bridge) the A55 to walk past the church onto Halkyn Mountain. The ridge is then followed to Brynford and then down past the Pet’s Cemetery back to the start. Starting point: Holywell Leisure Centre White Quarry, Sat. Nav: CH8 7UZ Friary & The Start time: 10.00a.m. Stations of the Cross Distance and duration: 9 miles, 4-5 hours Y Chwarel Gwyn, Brodordy Leader: Ron Williams + 1 Pantasaph a Safleoedd y Groes Enjoy a walk through local farmland Nordic Walking Tasters visiting local landmarks with fantastic scenery and panoramic views. Blasu Cerdded Nordig Starting point: Holway An opportunity to have a go at the latest Centre Car Park fitness craze to hit the country, popular in Sat. Nav: CH8 7DY over 40 countries and is one of the fastest Start time: 10.00a.m. growing activities in the U.K. Help and Distance and advice will be provided for this full body duration: 6 miles, approx. 3 hours workout. Leader: Buddig Neale Starting point: Holywell Leisure Centre Sat. Nav: CH8 7UZ

View from brynford mountain 10| Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk SUNDAY, 16th June, 2013

Explore Holywell’s Circumnavigate the Pilgrim Route Quarries of Halkyn Archwilio Llwybr Pererinion Mountain Treffynnon Tro o Amgylch Chwareli Join Dave as seen on TV with Griff Rhys Mynydd Helygain Jones exploring some of Holywells Limestone and Chert. See the historic Pilgrim routes. We will retrace steps on limekilns and extraction over 200 years the Pilgrims way, west towards Bardsey which have left their imprint on the Island. At Pantasaph we cross over to landscape. and join the Pilgrims route from St Davids down into Holywell.On route you Starting point: The Crooked Horn, will learn some local history, see some Brynford 16th century maps, here some stories Sat. Nav: CH8 8AX from filming and see some great views. Start time: 10.30a.m. Starting point: Car park opposite Distance and St. Winefrides Well duration: 5 miles, 2½-3 hours Sat. Nav: CH8 7PN Leader: John Thomas Start time: 10.15a.m. Distance and duration: 10 miles, 4/5 hours Leader: Dave Parkinson

outlet, bettisfield, bagillt Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk |11 SUNDAY, 16th June, 2013

Parts of Old Bagillt ‘Boys, Birds and Rhannau o Hen Fagillt Boats’ Pass old cottages, industrial sites and Bechgyn, Adar a Chychod docks. Fine views across the estuary from Starting at Basingwerk Abbey and follow dragon Beacon viewing area near the the disused railway line through the Wales Coastal Path. Greenfield Valley to Bryn Celyn. The route Starting point: The Upper Shippe Inn, then follows the Pennant Walk to Stokyn Bagillt Hill and then across fields to Kinsale. The SJ2197543 return is via the Funship and the Coast Sat. Nav: CH6 6EY Path. Start time: 2.00p.m. Starting point: Basingwerk Abbey Distance and Sat. Nav: CH8 7GH duration: 3 miles, 1½-2 hours Start time: 2.00p.m. Leader: John Thomas Distance and duration: 5 miles, 2-3 hours Leader: Pete Stevenson

Stroll Around the Town Starting point: Holywell Leisure Centre Sat. Nav: CH8 7UZ Crwydro’r Dref Start time: 3.00p.m. Join us for a gentle stroll around the Distance and streets and green areas of central duration: 1½/2 miles, 4-5 hours Holywell with interesting facts and Leader: Roberta Owen information about the town available on route.

Bettisfield harbour, bagillt 12| Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk Getting here

Holywell can be accessed by road from the Park Road section of the A5026 west of the A55 expressway or from the A548 coast traffic lights at the Brynford Street/Brynford road and is less than five minutes travelling Road junction. time by car from both. Holywell is also well served by public When travelling on the A55 expressway transport. Public transport timetable from the east, leave at junction 32A and information can be obtained by telephoning from the west, leave at junction 31. the Flintshire County Council Busline on 01352-704035 or the transport general When travelling along the A548 coast road enquiries number 01352 704035 between from the east, take the A5026 at Bagillt, 9am and 5pm. Boot End and from the west take the B5121 at Greenfield. Holywell is also well served by a frequent train service along the Chester to Holyhead The town is well signposted at all four route. The nearest railway station to junctions. Holywell is at Flint, four miles to the east of Holywell town centre is served by six the town from where there is a frequent bus short and long-stay car parks owned and service to Holywell. managed by Flintshire County Council. All, Train timetable enquiries can be made except the Halkyn Road Car Park, are pay via the National Rail Enquiries telephone and display between the hours of 9am and number which is 08457 48 49 50 by 5pm. Short stay car parking (up to 3 hours) e-mail at: costs 20p and long-stay (all day) costs 30p. All short and long-stay car parks [email protected] are identified accordingly. Please ensure by post at National Rail Enquiries, you do not park for more than 3 hours in a Freepost RSEH-TBGE-HBJJ, Plymouth short-stay car park. PL4 6AB or by visiting: http://www. nationalrail.co.uk In addition to local authority-owned car parks there are also two shopper car parks The nearest international airport serving the town’s Tesco and Lidl stores is at , a distance of where free parking is available to customers approximately 50 miles. There is also for up to three hours. an airport at that also caters for international flights. Undesignated on-road coach parking is available adjacent to Fron Park on the Fron

Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk |13 walk start locations

HOLYWELL. Holywell can be accessed by road from the Upper Shippe is just as you turn in. the A55 expressway or from the A548 coast road. BASINGWERK ABBEY CH8 7GH. From A55 West When travelling on the A55 expressway from the towards Conway leave at junction 33 toward Flint east, leave at junction 32A and from the west, leave follow the road taking left turn at next traffic lights, at junction 31. follow the road to next traffic lights and turn left onto When travelling along the A548 coast road from the the A548 coast road until signposted Greenfield. After east, take the A5026 at Bagillt, Boot End and from the going under the railway bridge turn left into the car west take the B5121 at Greenfield. park. Basingwerk Abbey can been seen above the car HOLYWELL LEISURE CENTRE CH8 7UZ. From A55 park. West towards Conway turn off at junction 32 and From A55 East towards Chester leave at junction 31 follow A5026 pass Stamford Gate Hotel, go straight onto A5026 turn left at fire station into Holywell and left on at traffic lights turn right into Gwenffrwd Road turn again onto B5121 to Greenfield turn right at the main right at cross roads into Leisure Centre pay and display traffic lights onto A548 coast road, after the Greenfield car park. Business Park take the second turn on the right into From A55 East towards Chester turn off at junction 31 the car park. Basingwerk Abbey can been seen above and follow A5026 pass the fire station take the third the car park. turning on the left into Gwenffrwd Road turn right at HOLWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE CAR PARK CH8 cross roads into Leisure Centre pay and display car 7DY. From A55 East towards Chester leave at junction park. 31 onto A5026 signposted Holywell follow this road BLUE BELL INN CH8 8DL. From the A55 West passing the Halfway House pub on your right and after towards Conwy. Turn off at junction 32b and then take Tuffins Garage take the next turning on your left into the next two left turns to the top of the mountain on Moor Lane, follow Moor Lane to the bottom and the the B5123. car park is on your right. From the A55 East take junction 32 A55 on to the From the A55 East towards Conway leave at junction B5123 towards , and Halkyn 32 onto A5026 signposted Holywell. Pass the and you will find Bluebell at the top on the right. Stamford Gate on your right go straight on at traffic lights, follow the road to the left go through pedestrian HOLYWELL GOLF CLUB CH8 8LQ. From East crossing and take the next turning on the right into or West: Leave A55 at junction 32, take A5026 Moor Lane, follow Moor Lane to the bottom and the signposted Holywell. Turn left on to B5121 at traffic car park is on your right. lights, Signposted Brynford. Follow signs for Holywell Golf Club. CAR PARK OPPOSITE ST. WINEFRIDES WELL CH8 7AN. From A55 East towards Chester leave at junction THE CROWN LIXWM CH8 8NQ. From East or West: 31 onto A5026 signposted Holywell pass the Halfway Leave A55 at junction 32, take A5026 signposted House on your right follow the road through pedestrian Holywell. Turn left on to B5121 at traffic lights, crossing turn left at fire station into outer ring road Signposted Brynford. Keep on this road, the Crown is and left again onto B5121 to Greenfield you pass St. to be found on the left. Winefrides on your right and the car park is the first THE CROOKED HORN BRYNFORD CH8 8AD. From turning on your left. East or West: Leave A55 at junction 32, Take A5026 From the A55 East towards Conway leave at junction signposted Holywell. Turn left on to B5121 at traffic 32 onto A5026 signposted Holywell. pass the lights, signposted Brynford. Turn left at the village Stamford Gate on your right go straight on at traffic crossroads.Pass the Little stars Football Acadamy. lights, at the fire station turn right into Whitford Street, Turn left at the nest crossroads into the Crooked Horn. pass the school on your left and take the next turning THE UPPER SHIPPE INN BAGILLT CH6 6EY. From on your left onto B5121 to Greenfield you pass St East or West: Leave A548 coast road signposted Winefrides on your right and the car park is the first Bagillt in the middle of the village turn into Sandy Lane turning on your left.

14| Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk BOOKING FORM

All walks in the programme must be booked in advance where possible. Numbers are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Walks can be booked by post using the form below or by phoning Holywell Leisure Centre on 01352 712027. Name Address Post Code

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This event has been organised by the newly formed ‘Holywell Walkers are Welcome’ committee with the support from the following... Holywell Town Council, Holywell Leisure Centre, Flintshire County Council, Transition Holywell and District Group, Ramblers, Local Businesses, Local Schools, Troedio Clwyd Walks, Flintshire Disability Forum. With thanks to the above and all the other volunteers who have contributed to this years festival.

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