Section 2 of 3, Maelor Way
Overton to Street Lydan
7.2 miles (11.6 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 373 418. Finish: SJ 429 405. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 166 m of climbing and 170 m of descent; highest point 69 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Overton.
- Bus stops
- Old Post Office, 110 m from the start. Directions SJ 373 419Cocoa Rooms, 140 m from the start. Directions SJ 373 417Parkside, 200 m from the start. Directions SJ 373 420
- Car parks
- Car park, 60 m from the start. Directions SJ 373 417Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions SJ 372 418
Getting back
The section finishes at Street Lydan.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Maelor School, 1.3 km away (Directions).
Planning the Maelor Way
- Planning the whole trail: wrexham.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 35%, grass 20%, paved or flagged 11%; the rest (35%) isn't recorded.
About 11% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 30 stiles, 14 kissing gates, 14 gates.
Steepest climb: about 26 m in a kilometre (1 in 38), starting 5.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- The White Horse Inn, Overton: at the start.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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