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Vale of Glamorgan Group

We are the Vale of Glamorgan Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

We start by climbing up to the hillfort of Castell Dinas Bran and then follow Offa's Dyke Path east to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. We walk across the Aqueduct and back underneath it to then follow the Canal towpath back to Llangollen.

Saturday, 14 October 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
320m / 1050ft
Type:
circular

The initial climb is steep but is fairly short. It's a popular tourist attraction so there are good footpaths and handrails. All climbing will be done in the first hour or so and then the rest of the walk is easy, especially the return back along the canal.

 

This group walk is now FULL.

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Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 21507 42141
Nearest postcode:
LL20 8PE
what3words:
hazelnuts.strictly.admit
Start time:
10:00 am

Historic stone bridge in the centre of Llangollen.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking