Froncysyllte SW Hillsides ("The Duck")

Oswestry Group

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Overview

We ascend though Froncysyllte town, passing the old quarry, and on to the ridge road. Tracks and forest paths then eventually lead us back to our start. This is a moderate walk but energetic in places. Lovely views over the lower Llangollen Vale.

Thursday, 19 June 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Zone A.

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 30021 28669
Nearest postcode:: SY11 4QA
what3words:: herbs.relies.relaxing

Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Morrison’s car park, at the far end.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 26926 41410
Nearest postcode:: LL20 7RJ
what3words:: throat.powerful.froth

Start time:: 10:30 am

Froncysyllte Community Centre car park.

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