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Overton Walks - Overton and the River Dee via Knolton Bryn and Llan-y-Cefn Woods

Overton Walks - Overton and the River Dee via Knolton Bryn and Llan-y-Cefn Woods (5 miles)

Swan by the Boat Inn, Photo by Ken Farrell

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This is a pleasant walk, mostly across undulating meadowland with extensive views over the surrounding countryside and the Dee Valley. The route, like all others in Overton, is fully waymarked. Follow the directional yellow arrows to find the next stile or gate.

This route is not suitable for wheelchairs, buggies and small children.

Further Information

There is a good bus service to Overton. Travel Enquiries on 01978 266166.

Overton and the River Dee

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Gallery

These are pictures that have been taken whilst walking this route. To view a larger version, please click on the picture or the text.

Looking towards Malpas

Common Land

View from Bryn Farm

17th century barn

Looking towards Chirk

Knolton Bryn Church before the fire

Looking towards Ellesmere

The Boat Inn minus swan

The Boat Inn plus swan

Old hydraulic ram

Erbistock Church again

Approaching old sheep-dip

Stile on Overton and the River Dee walk

Grass airstrip & silo

Tranquil countryside 2

On the bank of the River Dee

Send us your photos!

Email your favourite digital photos taken on this walks - a selection of the best will be used to illustrate this walk page. Your name will be credited to the pictures. People, buildings, landscapes, wildlife - all sorts of images will be considered, as long as they are taken on the walk. Be sure to state on which walk your photos were taken. See disclaimer. Send to rightsofway@wrexham.gov.uk.

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