MWAH: Plas Power Woods
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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 follow alongside Afon/River Clywedog, heading upstream as it peacefully flows towards Wrecsam/Wrexham while we journey through lush woodland and passing signs of old industry that made good use of the water flowing by.
Steadily climbing along the side of Mynydd Mwynglawdd/Minera Mountain we will pass through the former Minera Lead Mines, and get a good view of the old quarry that is now a nature reserve, before turning back towards town, passing above the small village of New Brighton.
Weaving our way downhill again via farm tracks, crossing fields and the occasional country lane, we will drop back down to the path through Plas Power Woods, retracing the start of our route to the cars (and maybe a cheeky pint at the Black Lion Inn).
This walk is roughly 13 km/8 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).