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2. Wayfarer Eastern Approach – Wayfarer Memorial Traverse loop from Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog

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Steve Haskew

October 21, 2021

Following the First World War, there was a renewed interest in cycling for leisure. One of these enthusiasts, Walter MacGregor Robinson, would write about his cycling escapades in the "Cycling" publication under the pen-name of "Wayfarer". One of his most famous pieces was published in 1919 entitled "Over the Top", a phrase that would have particular meaning to those recently having returned from fighting in the trenches. This piece told the tale of him and his companions as they cycled out one snowy March evening from the Chester area, overnighting in Llanarmon Dyffryn-Ceiriog and proceeding to ride (and walk) the drovers track from there up and over the Berwyn range; despite the locals' opinions that it was impassable due to the snow. Despite slow progress and many tumbles in the snow, they completed the traverse and returned home successfully.

When Wayfarer died in the 1950s, a memorial plaque was placed at the summit of the pass and it remains a popular route to this day. Arguably one of the earliest origins of off-road "rough stuff" cycling! A copy of the original article is available here: cyclingnorthwales.co.uk/pages/wayfarer.htm

Liam

November 19, 2019

Great bit of gravel riding. It’s rocky so rideable in the winter time. However it’s pretty wet!

Neil

August 17, 2025

Cheated using the eeb ,but top day out 👌

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Distance 12.3 km

Uphill 340 m

Downhill 290 m

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