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free walks from pubs, hotels and campsites

An underrated and varied area, including rugged hills and a section of Offa’s Dyke, coal-mining heritage and low-lying water-meadows.
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    The Mulberry Inn, Llwynmawr
    • Allan’s Lockdown Walk (2¾ miles): A straightforward all-weather stroll with wide views over the beautiful Ceiriog valley. [GPX]
    • Offa’s Dyke taster (5½ miles): Sample the National Trail and walk the historic earthwork overlooking Chirk Castle. [GPX]
    • Pen y Gwely (7¾ miles): An upland hike with wonderful views to the Berwyn Mountains and Shropshire Hills. [GPX]
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    Scenic drives from The Mulberry Inn, Llwynmawr
    • Llangollen (via mountain) (5 miles): The quickest (but steep) route to Llangollen. [GPX]
    • Llangollen (via Chirk) (12½ miles): The longer (but easier) route to Llangollen. [GPX]
    • Lake Vyrnwy & Bala (78 miles): A scenic drive to two fabulous lakes. [GPX]
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    The Golden Lion, Rossett
    • Cook’s Bridge and Trevalyn (3 miles): A short level stroll on lanes and footpaths, with a couple of stretches along the pretty River Alyn.  [GPX]
    • Marford Quarry (4 miles): Walk through a wooded nature reserve, with good views across the Dee valley on the return journey. . [GPX]
    • Along the Dee and Alyn (6 miles): A pleasant level walk through meadows, with stretches alongside the rivers Dee and Alyn.  [GPX]
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    The Wynnstay Arms, Ruabon
    • Gardden hillfort (2¼ miles): A short walk full of history: ancient Offa’s Dyke, a 19th-century icehouse and an Iron Age hillfort. [GPX]
    • Wynnstay Estate (6½ miles): A glimpse of the family seat of the Wynn family, after which the pub is named. [GPX]
    • Erddig and Wat’s Dyke (9½ miles): An all-day walk to a historic house set in a riverside country park, plus a long section of Wat’s Dyke. [GPX]