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Route 1: Rhostyllen - Offa's Dyke and Pentre Bychan

 

Country Walks Around Wrexham - Route 1 Rhostyllen - Offa's Dyke and Pentre Bychan (3 miles)

Dovecote Weathervane, Pentre Bychan

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Croesfoel - Cadwgan - Offa's Dyke - Talwrn - Pentre Bychan - Packsaddle

  • Not suitable for wheelchairs, buggies or small children.

There is much to attract the walker all year round on this route; it is rich in local history and wildlife. Allow 1.5 - 2 hours.

Parking

There is room for one or two cars on the B5098 near its junction with the B5605 (Ruabon Road) by Croesfoel Farm (grid ref. SJ 308483) and there is a layby further along. Do not park on the verges. Alternatively you could park on the B5428 (Smithy Lane) at Pentre Bychan (grid ref. SJ 301477) and start the walk by having a look at the dovecote. Join the 'Walk Directions' at the (*) when you open the document.

Public Transport

Many frequent bus services pass Croesfoel.

Country Walks Around Wrexham - Route 1 Offa's Dyke and Pentre-Bychan

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Route 1 - Offa's Dyke and Pentre-Bychan - MS Word version 31Kb

Route 1 - Offa's Dyke and Pentre-Bychan - PDF version 87Kb

Route 1 - Offa's Dyke and Pentre-Bychan - Plain Text version 19Kb

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Map - PDF version 227Kb

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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.

Calf at Cadwgan Hall

Calf at Cadwgan Hall

Converted Water Grist Mill at Legacy

Converted Water Grist Mill at Legacy

Dovecote View, Pentre Bychan

View of dovecote at Pentrebychan

Dovecote Close-up, Pentre Bychan

Dovecote at Pentrebychan

Dovecote Weathervane, Pentre Bychan

Dovecote Weathervane at Pentrebychan

Esclusham Farm

Esclusham Farm

Group of Trees

Group of Trees

Meadow, Pentre Bychan

Meadow at Pentre Bychan

Offa's Dyke near Cadwgan

Offa's Dyke near Cadwgan

Old Footbridge over Pentre Bychan Brook

Old Footbridge over Pentrebychan Brook

Path at Legacy

Path at Legacy

Picnic Area, Pentre Bychan

Picnic Area, Pentre Bychan

Pony and Cob

Pony and Cob

Stonework remains at Llyn Tro

Stonework remains at Llyn Tro

Plaque at Croesfoel

Plaque at Croesfoel

 Photo by Allan Poynton

Esclusham Farm 2

Esclusham Farm 2

 Photo by Allan Poynton

Dovecote View, Pentre Bychan

Dovecote View, Pentre Bychan

 Photo by Allan Poynton

 

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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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