Walk stats
- Distance10.7 km · 6.7 mi
- Elevation+349 m
- Duration3 hr
- DifficultyChallenging
- Route typeCircular
- Terrain,
- Best seasonLate spring to early autumn
- DogsDog friendly on lead near wildlife areas
About this walk
This 10.7 km circular packs in 349 m of ascent as it loops through the woodland and moorland edge above Llandegla. Starting near One Planet Adventure, a well-known mountain biking and outdoor hub, the route climbs steadily through conifer plantations before opening out onto firmer forest tracks.
The high point is Shotton View, a clearing that on clear days stretches across the Cheshire Plain towards the distant industry of the Dee estuary. From here the path winds back down past quieter corners of the forest, with the chance to detour to a bird hide overlooking Pendinas Reservoir, or take in the silhouette of Sir Watkin's Tower on the surrounding hills.
Allow close to three hours at a steady pace, longer if you stop to scan the reservoir for wildlife. The Llandegla Fishery Cafe nearby makes a welcome finish point for tea and cake after the climb.
Route map
Route line drawn from OpenStreetMap footpath data. Numbered markers are waypoints on the route; amber star markers are points of interest a short detour away.
Waypoints along the route
2 waypoints along the way
- 1
Shotton View
- 2
One Planet Adventure
Worth a short detour
Points of interest just off the route, look for the amber markers on the map.
Bird Hide
~276 m off the route
Sir Watkin's Tower
~275 m off the route
Pendinas Reservoir
~307 m off the route
Llandegla Fishery Cafe
~204 m off the route
Route & waypoint data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).