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01 August 2007

New Moorland Walk to World’s End for the Experienced Rambler!

For some time people have been asking Wrexham Council for a longer self-guided walk. The Rights of Way team is now pleased to announce the launch of the very long Mines, Moorland and Mountain Walk that should satisfy all but the most serious long-distance ramblers. But this one is not only long, it’s high as well, climbing to 565 metres (1853 feet).

The walk starts from Nant Mill, Coedpoeth and goes up the Clywedog Valley and onto the heather moorland above. There is then a choice of three routes, each with good viewpoints. There is no need to decide which route to take until you reach the moor, unless weather and available daylight are considerations.

The full route is 15½ miles long with a total ascent of 700 metres. It takes in Minera Lead Mines, Cyrn-y-Brain, World’s End and Ruabon Mountain. However, there are two major short cuts available that would reduce the length to 12½ miles with a total ascent of 400 metres, or to 8 miles with a total ascent of 300 metres.

However, these walks come with a warning, as all of the routes demand a degree of planning and care. In winter, and during unsettled weather in any season, it is vital that the walker gets a weather forecast. An early start for the long routes would be essential in winter or they will run out of daylight. The walks are not recommended for small children.

The Council acknowledges the financial assistance from the Countryside Council for Wales and the help from Groundwork Wrexham and Flintshire and Denbighshire County Council in bringing this project to fruition.

The walk is easy to download from the “WebWalks” section at www.wrexham.gov.uk/walks and has full walk directions, notes about points of interest and colour maps. It has an innovative feedback facility where “survivors” of the full 15½ mile version can register on an on-line form and even describe their walk and make notes about wildlife seen and other things of interest.

For those without Internet, the Rights of Way team has printed a version of the walks and this is available for a small charge from the Tourist Information Centre in Wrexham, telephone 01978 292015.

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