This stunning North Wales walk is well worth an afternoon’s amble – the beautiful Ceiriog Valley near Llangollen in North East Wales. Why not take it slow, and slow travel to the start point of the walk – by bus, train or bike?

Find beautiful scenery across the Ceiriog Valley

Where:              Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, near Llangollen, Denbighshire

Distance:          6 miles

Difficulty:          Moderate (some steep tracks)

Start:                Park at roadside near the West Arms (or use car park if you intend to visit after the walk) in Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog (head south from Glyn Ceiriog village on the B4500). Nearest postcode for sat nav is LL20 7LD (approx)

Grid Ref:           SJ 156 328

Maps:               OS Explorer 255 Llangollen and Berwyn

Directions:

1: Look at the front of The West Arms and turn right (north east), passing speed limit signs and walk up road over bridge. As the road bends right, take the narrow lane heading uphill.

2: Pass Penybryn Farm and continue ahead to next farm, Pen-yr-Allt. Tarmac lane ends here so follow stony track past trees. Follow track over moorland to eventually cross stream at Rhyd Caledwynt, then head uphill.

3: The way-markers disappear here but follow track alongside fence, and at a gate take path to right, heading south west. Track will eventually meet a farm track; follow it past Hafod Adams longhouse and continue to main road.

4: Turn left to Tregeiriog, then at village turn right at phone box and eventually cross river. After bridge, turn right past old farm buildings and mill. Continue along farm track as it bends left and continue over half a mile to meet lane. Cross straight over, through gate and keep following the track until you reach a cross roads (approx 500 yards).

5: Turn right and follow Upper Ceiriog Way for almost 300 yards. At gate on right, take track and follow it in westerly direction beside rushes. Cross stile in next fence and then through wooden gate shortly afterwards on left.

6: Head down past rocks, then follow track as it levels out across patch of bracken. Follow way-marker for wide green path along valley. The track swings right across a stream and comes out on the lane just south of village. Turn right and follow lane past cottages to arrive at village square.

Points of Interest

1: Penybryn Farm was the home of poet John Ceiriog Hughes, born in 1832. He won several prizes for his poetry in the 1850’s, and is also credited with writing many Welsh folk tunes.

2: The village church was rebuilt in the mid 1800s. During building, a hoard of coins dating from the 15^th century was uncovered.

**These directions are for guidance only. The Oakeley Arms can accept no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury resulting from the use of this information. The information quoted is correct at the time of writing. Always take a map with you and be prepared for the weather for turn. Do not venture out in bad weather