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Ruabon – Gardden Woods and Hillfort

By Dave Roberts   

on September 26, 2012    No ratings yet.

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Ruabon – Gardden Woods and Hillfort

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

5.66 km

Ascent

102 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Difficulty

Hazards

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Ruabon – Gardden Woods and Hillfort Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Ruabon – Gardden Woods and Hillfort

Starting from the train station at Ruabon, the walk takes in Offa’s Dyke, an iron age hill fort at Gardden Fort (there’s meant to be two ds in there) and Gardden Wood.

The Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location:

Distance
Ascent
Time
5.66 km 102 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: 

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

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Weather Forecast:

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