Chirk and Chirk Castle

South Cheshire Group

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Overview

Passing through LLangollen canal tunnel we enter Chirk Castle Estate and join Offa's Dyke Path which we follow South, descending to cross the river Ceiriog then climbing towards Craignant.

We return on the Maelor Way and Llangollen canal, crossing the impressive Chirk Aqueduct.

Please bring a torch.

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 457.2m / 1500ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 64976 51337
Nearest postcode:: CW5 7AE
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Public car park, Nantwich Lake, Shrewbridge Road Car share is £4.00 Note walk leader will meet at the walk start

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 29133 37782
Nearest postcode:: LL14 5PQ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Chirk town public car park (free, toilets). Colliery Rd, Chirk.

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