Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Llangollen climb (Ty'n Celyn)

Lovely pleasant lane which could be done in a 2x4 (did it in Ford Serria), north end (bottom)@ SJ234412 joins junction @SJ237408 then heads south west . South end @ SJ228398 . Climbs steep but steady though a Forest, after high winds you could expect a fallen tree blocking the way, then runs along its side. You get great views of the Dee valley and Llangollen itself, pleasant pasture at the top makes a good place to stop, but keep vechicles on the track. From here you can see the scars caused by "illegal off roaders "doing the 3 peaks on the Llantysilo mountain to the west. Another lane at junction @ SJ237408 goes east along the Forest to the UCR at SJ254404, so you could loop it, this lane now has excellent views (bushes chopped) of the Dee Valley and Cheshire plain, just before the end and another good place to stop. Apart from a few scratches expect no problems.