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Lixwm to Rhes-y-cae Circular - Limestone Quarry and Common.

Summary

This 4.8 mile circular walk starts in the village of Lixwm and follows paths and tracks to Rhes-y-Cae and back. In Rhes-y-Cae the route goes over common land to a large working limestone quarry. From here extensive views can be seen.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.8 miles (7.7 km)
Walking time:
02h 15m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Layby at north end of Lixwm village, Flintshire

lat: 53.2350183

lon: -3.2486704

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