WIRRAL RAMBLERS SUNDAY 3rd APRIL 2016 Moelwyns (Tan y grisiau 6.00pm) (Coach mobile number: 07895 152449) Liscard 8.30am Heswall 9.00am A Walk Rucksacks on the coach please Today's walk starts at G. R. 696475. We will climb Moel Penamnen and Moel Farwyd before crossing the A470 and climbing Allt Fawr, Moel y Hyde, Moelwyn Mawr, and Moelwyn Bach. Some rough going and a short exposed path. Distance: 17.6 kms (11 miles) Points: 19.5 Ascent: 1387m (4200ft) B Plus Walk From Tanygrisiau walk alongside waterfalls and Llyn Cwmorthin up to atmospheric abandoned quarries, mines and a deserted village. We climb first Moel-yr-hydd, then Moelwyn Mawr, cross Craigysgain and ascend Meolwyn Bach. Dropping down to Llyn Stwlan dam we head SE to Tanygrisiau reservoir and follow the Ffestiniog Railway back to the village. An interesting, scenic walk that has not been reccied. Distance: 13.5 kms (8.5 miles) Points: 16 Ascent: 1050m (3500ft) B Minus Walk A modestly paced mountain walk for summit B- walkers who can tackle steep ascents and descents with short section of exposure. Leaving Tanygrisiau Reservoir by track N&W, past Llyn Cwmorthin, we reach the col/ quarry ruins for lunch. Climb (75 mins) SW by grass ridge to Moelwyn Mawr & descend SE on grass, rough terrain on Craigysgafn (589m) to Bwlch Stwlan col. A return ascent (40 mins) by rough path to Moelwyn Bach (710m) follows. Leaving the col NE on grass to the Stwlan Dam,descend to the cafe. Two points extra for steepness/exposure. Distance: 10kms (6 miles) Points: 13 Ascent: 700m (2300ft) C Walk From Tanygrisiau, 685 448 pass N end of reservoir and follow path on W side. Reaching Southern end we continue S on path beside Ffestiniog railway to Dduallt Station. Turning SW, then E we cross Afon Geodol and turn N to Cymerau-isaf. Here we walk NE and again cross Afon Geodol, fllowing it NE. Crossing Afon Geodol for a third time we walk a short distance along A496 and turn N along Cwm Bowydd. Turning W we ascend past a disused quarry and descend to Tanygrisiau. Distance: 13.7 kms (8.5 miles) Points: 10 Ascent: 150 m (500ft) D Walk Rucksacks on coach after services please Starting at Blaenau Ffestiniog, with a look around town and coffee, we head S beside Afon Bowydd until we reach the A496 and cross into a wood. Continuing S following Afon Geodol we cross the river and walk through a Nature Reserve then cross back to make our way W to Dduallt railway station (679421). From here it’s N beside the Ffestiniog Railway to Tanygrisau. Distance: 9.5 kms (6 miles) Points: 7 Ascent: 150m ( 500ft) Please do not walk ahead of your leader. COACH STOP Coach is available from 4.30pm Coach will depart at 6.00pm Betws-y-Coed Please remember: clean footwear on the coach after walks please to leave it as clean as you found it If you do leave anything on the coach please ring Josie Nichols on 0151 630 4298 Thursday 7th April 2016 THE BIG DITCH – Glen Parry Stewards- Brenda & Dave Jones, Robert Barnes Future Sunday Programme: 10 April Brimham Rocks ( Cherry Orchard) 17 April Shining Tor and Goyt Valley 24 April Wetherlam 1 May Rivals PLEASE NOTE: BOOKING CANCELLATIONS TO BE MADE BY TELEPHONE OR E-MAIL TO THE BOOKINGS OFFICER. WIRRAL RAMBLERS SUNDAY 3rd APRIL 2016 Moelwyns (Tan y grisiau 6.00pm) (Coach mobile number: 07895 152449) PLEASE NOTE: BOOKING CANCELLATIONS TO BE MADE BY TELEPHONE OR E-MAIL TO THE BOOKINGS OFFICER. .