Ruthin Town ClockRuthin, in North Wales is one of our most popular destinations. Situation thee beautiful Vale of Clwyd, there are pleasant climbs with attractive views.
The town itself is very interesting and should anyone feel unable to do the “C” walk guidance will be given on an easy 3 mile tour of the town.
“A” Walk –about 12 miles (Moderate) – Leader Phil Mellor
Full detail will be added soon.
“B” Walk – 8 miles – Leader Mike John Moreton
This walk is hilly but steady climbs not steep and one steep descent. We set off through the town with many attractions including a castle and a gaol. From there we ascend lanes and fields passing a caravan site then dropping down to a village called Bontuchel.then along the river through a wood to a bridge across the river and back across fields. It will be muddy and there is a handy water trough near the end where we can clean our boots to enable going into the pub. Advise bringing a brush or cloth.
“C” Walk – 6 miles – Leader Bryan Clydesdale
We start the walk at the Ruthin Craft Centre where there is very nice cafe and free toilets.
Walking alongside The River Clwyd
We walk out of Ruthin along School Lane towards the Sports Ground. Crossing the main road we twalk alongside the River Clwyd then across fields to Plas-y-Ward. Leaving Plas-y-Ward we have some road walking into Rhewl.
Leaving Rhewl we head back to Ruthin walking beside the Afon Clwedog river along Lady Bagot’s Drive. Lady Bagot’s Drive is a nature trail ithat was originally a carriageway built by Lord Bagot for his wife. The drive was a favorite of Lady Bagot’s and is now a popular walking and cycling route.
Leaving Lady Bagots Drive we cross the Afon Clwedog on a small footbridge and then we have a short climb up to the road.
We continue crossing fields with some wet patches and arrive at the outskirts of Ruthin. Crossing the main road again we walk across the rugby fields around the Castle into Ruthin.
We now have a short climb to the town centre where we find the impressive Wetherspoons Pub and the town clock.
You can stop off here or continue on to the coach and the cafe at the Craft Centre.
“D” Walk – 3 miles – Leader Bill Pearson
This will be an easy walk for people who are unable to do the above walks. As we have effectively have all day to do 3 miles the pace shall be be easy to manage, and we will have regular stops and breaks, and free time to explore this lovely town and its many attractions.
Ruthin Jail
We will start from Ruthin Craft Centre, where there are toilets (and a cafe) and use a low level walk to Ruthin Gaol a “House of Correction”.
We will then walk through a Caee Ddol, a park where walkers will stroll along the River Clwyd, as it wind it’s way through Water Meadows, using a gentle climb to Ruthin Castle (not to be confused with Wetherspoons pub in Ruthin – which confusingly has the same name.
Nantclwyd y Dre
We will then walk pas Nantclwyd y Dre, a historic house and gardens. Recognised as one of the oldest timber-framed townhouses in Wales, its construction dates back to 1435. We will visit The Old Courthouse a magnificent half-timbered old Courthouse, built about 1421 to replace a building burned down by Welsh freedom fighter Owain Glyndwr.
We will then see a huge stone called Maen Huail, upon which King Arthur is said to have beheaded a love rival. St Peter’s Church, We will then go through St Peter’s Square, past the 17th century Myddelton Arms with its dormer windows known as the “Seven Eyes of Ruthin”. We will, then go through the superb wrought-iron gates, made by the Davies brothers in 1727, into the churchyard and visit ST Peter’s Church built in 1310, is one of Denbighshire’s characteristic twin-naved churches. The lovely decorated timber roofs were added in the early 16th century but the tall spire, which seems to follow you as you walk around the town, was the result of a Victorian “restoration”. In a quiet corner of the church precinct you’ll find the almshouses endowed by the well-named Gabriel Goodman in 1590.
The site of Julian’s wine bar – a popular venue in the 198s’s owned by Cynthia Lennon (John Lennon’s first wife, and named after their son who both lived in Ruthin for many years)
·St Peter’s Church, built in 1310, is one of Denbighshire’s characteristic twin-naved churches. The lovely decorated timber roofs were added in the early 16th century but the tall spire, which seems to follow you as you walk around the town, was the result of a Victorian “restoration”. In a quiet corner of the church precinct you’ll find the almshouses endowed by the well-named Gabriel Goodman in 1590.
This walk would be 3 miles but inevitably involves a bit of a hill climb (as Ruthin is built on a hill). As we would effectively have all day to do this, there would be no rush, and lot of opportunities to explore the town’s 4 pubs, many restaurants and cafe and wine bar.
Full detail all walks will be added soon.
General Information
First Coach Pick-up Point: Crewe (Nantwich Road Aldi) at 8:30 am.
Coach Stop & Pickup: The Craft Centre LL15 1BB
Walking Gear Coach Stowage OUTBOUND
“A” PARTY – LH side of boot “B” PARTY – Middle of boot “C” PARTY – Rear boot (if available) if not, RH side of boot
Walking Gear Coach Stowage INBOUND
CREWE Walkers – LH side of boot NANTWICH Walkers – Middle of boot WELLS GREEN Walkers – Rear boot or, if not, RH side of boot.
