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Pontfadog in the Ceiriog Valley

Pontfadog is a small village in between Chirk and Glyn Ceiriog. The 'Bridge of Madoc' from which the village takes its name, lies just behind the War Memorial. It is a fine, high arch over the swiftly flowing River Ceiriog.

In the village there is a good and very friendly PO and general store, a fine Inn, a helpful garage and the Tramway museum waiting room. All are well worth a visit.

In Pontfadog lives the oldest oak tree in Britain which was spared when King Henry II had his men cut down the Ceiriog Woods in 1165. Fortunately the woods recovered, as they have done since being permanently covered in dust from the quarrying of the 19th century.

Below are 6 walks starting from Pontfadog. Click on the walk name and it will open in a new window. Click Print.

Pontfadog Walk 'A' - A 'Bird's eye view' of the village 2km. (1½ miles); height gain 45m. (150ft) - about 45 minutes.

Pontfadog Walk 'B' - Around Nant Gwryd - A beautiful valley with fine views. - 4.5km. (3½ miles); height gain 150m. (500 ft.) -About 1½ hours.

Pontfadog Walk 'C' - Around 'Brown Billy' Hill - Wonderful 360° panoramic views! - Good tracks and country lanes. 6km. (4 miles); height gain 270m. (885 ft.) about 2½ hours.

Pontfadog Walk 'D' - Across Sunny Hillsides - Explore the south facing slopes of the long ridge - which divides the valleys of the rivers Ceiriog and Dyfrdwy (Dee). - 5km. (31/2 miles); height gain 223m. (736 ft.) - about 1 hour 45 minutes. Lanes, bridleways and ancient tracks. Quite muddy, rocky, rough and sometimes wet in places.

Pontfadog Walk 'E' - Sunny Hillsides to the Ridge Top! - An extension of walk D to the northwest of Pontfadog, affording views of the Ceiriog valley, the Vale of Llangollen - and the Llantysilio ridge beyond. - 8km. (5 miles); height gain 290m. (960 ft.) - 2½ hours. Lanes, bridleways, meadowland footpaths and old tracks. Quite muddy, wet and rough in places.

Pontfadog Walk 'F' - The one for Luck! - A lovely walk to the north east of the village, but quite a strenuous one with steep gradients. - 5km. (31/2 miles); height gain 286m. (950 ft.) - 1 hour 45 minutes.