Monday 11 December 2006

Aifft

Pleasant lane which runs along side the Clwydian range ,with excellent views to the Vale of Clwyd. Regarded as easy and expect no damage, its the last or first part of the North Clwyd Run which are a series of lanes running along the top of the Vale, from Afon-wen in the wheeler valley (A541) to Rhuthin. What they lack lane wise (ie difficult sections) they make up in characters you might meet or interesting artifacts on the lanes. Part of this lane crosses the popular Offa's Dyke path, although the real Dyke is no were near here. Expect then lots of trampers who use this lane rather than the official lane which climbs the mountain parallel to the east. Look out for the large water tank you will not miss it, and the moaning Shepard at the north start (SJ121690). He's a character, he's been at it for over thirty years complaining about trampers, then crankers who part there cars at the end of the UCR. He is mentioned on various forums relating to wild camping, mountain biking, pony trotting etc, harmless best just listen and drive off. South end starts at SJ130664 its a tight turn if coming from Llangwyfan carry on few yards and turn in the forest enterance. The lane splits about 300 yards on take the right route (north route)