hOLyWeLL & diStrict WaLkinG FeStivaL GW^ yL Gerdded treFFynnOn a’r FrO 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 Clwyd a’r Ffyrdd Trail ”, “ Watts Dyke Way and Halkyn 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 yr ^ylw 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. Key To SyMBolS 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 Flint Castle 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 aBBey, 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 Basingwerk Abbey 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 Wales’. 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 Flintshire 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, Lixwm 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 Cilcain and goes Walk through woods and fields to open onto the Clwydian Hills before dropping common and some wonderful panoramic down via Nannerch to Ysceifiog. 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, Clwydian range Booking Information: 01352 712027 www.holywell-town.gov.uk |7 Saturday, 15th June, 2013 Ancient Routes to Pen y Ball Top Bagillt & 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.