MWAH: Afon Clywedog and Erddig
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Introducing the Mid-Week Afternoon Hike (MWAH!) event!
Join Dan and OutdoorLads as they shake off the blues between weekend events and stretch those legs again on a Wednesday afternoon.
Starting just outside the village of Bersham we find our way down to Afon Clywedog/River Clywedog and follow along downstream as it meanders quietly towards the outskirts of Wrecsam/Wrexham.
Cutting under railway and road we will enter the grounds of Erddig Country Park, investigating the curious Cup & Saucer and Hydraulic Ram water features, before catching a glimpse of the main house itself as we head up into woodlands.
Emerging from Bryn-y-cabanau Wood we shall cross over the river then start following it back upstream along the Clywedog Trail through Lewis and Coed-y-glyn Woods, perhaps having a sit down in the Mindful Meadow, and retracing some of our steps back to the cars (and possibly a cheeky pint in the Black Lion Inn).
This walk is roughly 10 km/6 miles, on well trodden muddy/rocky footpaths. Given the late finish of this event and proximity to sunset you must pack a headtorch for safety!
Well-behaved OutdoorDogs are very welcome but please ensure they are adequately prepared for all conditions just as much as you are. Note: Leads will be required in areas with livestock, and we will be crossing stiles frequently.
IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete a Participation Statement, in addition to booking your event space before attending an OutdoorLads event. You only need to complete this Participation Statement once, not for each event you attend.
Are you new to Outdoorlads and considering your first event?
- Have a look at this link, hopefully it will help.
https://www.outdoorlads.com/my-first-event
- Don’t worry if the event is full.
- Do sign up and join the waiting list.
- Often those on the main list cancel nearer the time.
- There is a very high chance you will still get a place
- Please ensure you complete your Participation Statement as mentioned above.
Photos provided by event leader with permission for use on other ODL events.
What to bring
Hand sanitiser and a face covering: whilst we are living with Covid-19, please bring your own to events to help keep everyone safe
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Headtorch: with the possibility of a dusky finish the leader strongly advises packing a headtorch for this event
Food & drink
You'll need to bring a packed snack with you, along with enough water to keep you hydrated during the walk (recommended 1-2 litres).