Wrexham is a brilliant place to walk. Within a few miles of the city centre there are country parks, riverside paths, wooded valleys and two National Trust estates, and in the south of the county the Ceiriog Valley and Offa's Dyke Path offer some of the best hill walking in North East Wales.
Many walks start or finish close to one of our members, so you can pick up a coffee before you set off or a proper lunch when you get back.
Walks in Wrexham
From the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct to the quiet lanes of the Ceiriog Valley, these are the walks we recommend to visitors. Most are free, many are popular with dog walkers, and all of them are close to somewhere good to eat.
Here are our favourite walks in Wrexham, from easy strolls to full days out.
Our favourite walks in Wrexham
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and the Llangollen Canal
Walking across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is the most famous walk in Wrexham. The towpath crosses the Dee Valley 126 feet above the river, at the heart of an 11 mile UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Trevor Basin you can follow the canal towards Llangollen, or head the other way through two tunnels to the Chirk Aqueduct, where you can stand with one foot in Wales and one in England. See our 10 things to do along the World Heritage Site.
Tŷ Mawr Country Park
Just downstream from the aqueduct at Cefn Mawr, Tŷ Mawr is a 35 acre country park on the banks of the River Dee, with a circular river walk, farm animals including two llamas, and the Cefn Viaduct towering overhead. The Viaduct and Aqueduct Walk links the park with Pontcysyllte.
Erddig
Two miles south of the city centre, the National Trust's Erddig sits in a 1,200 acre estate of woodland, parkland and paths along the River Clywedog. It's a favourite with local dog walkers, and the house and garden are worth a visit before or after your walk.
Chirk Castle
Chirk Castle is a 13th century Marcher fortress with award-winning gardens and 480 acres of parkland to explore. Combine it with the Chirk Aqueduct and the start of the Ceiriog Valley, both close by.
The Clywedog Trail
The Clywedog Trail follows the River Clywedog for about nine miles, from Minera Lead Mines at the head of the valley down to King's Mills, passing Nant Mill and the Erddig estate on the way. It's a good walk for anyone interested in Wrexham's industrial past, and you can do it in sections.
Minera Lead Mines and Country Park
At the top of the Clywedog Valley, Minera Lead Mines is a 53 acre country park of grassland, woodland and old mine workings, with a large car park and a path along the old railway line. Keen walkers can carry on up onto Minera Mountain.
Alyn Waters Country Park
Wrexham's largest country park covers over 400 acres between Gwersyllt and Llay, with the River Alyn running through the middle. There's a network of easy paths, a playground on the Llay side, and Caffi Cyfle for coffee and lunch. Read our walk through Alyn Waters.
Moss Valley Country Park
Three miles north of the city, Moss Valley is a wooded valley on former coal mining land between Gwersyllt and Brynteg, with two small lakes, an old railway path and two looping walks. Parking is free but there are no toilets or café, so it suits a shorter walk. Combine it with a visit to Stori Brymbo nearby.
The Ceiriog Valley
In the south west of the county, the Ceiriog Valley runs from Chirk up to Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog. The waymarked Ceiriog Valley Walk links the villages and can be done in sections, while Offa's Dyke Path and the Upper Ceiriog Trail give experienced walkers big views over the Berwyn foothills. Finish at The Hand at Llanarmon for food, a drink or a night's stay. Read our guide to walking in the Ceiriog Valley.
Plan your walking break
Make a weekend of it with our guides to where to stay, where to eat and drink and things to do in Wrexham. Prefer someone to show you the way? Our members run guided walking tours of the city.
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