What is recorded here
Find the Gates of the Dead and the site of the Battle of Crogen on this circular walk from Chirk Castle. Walking alongside Offa's Dyke you will stumble across 1,000 years of history and conflict. This walk is part permissive, so is available Apr-Sep only.
A mapped walking route does not guarantee present access or safe conditions. Check signs, closures and the weather before setting out.
- Distance
- 4.8
Places near here
Johnston Cottage, Home Farm, Chirk CastleHouse · 305 yd
Home Farm Visitor Centre at Chirk CastleCastle, fort or tower · 340 yd
Chirk Castle ticket officeVisitor information · 361 yd
Home Farm, Chirk CastleFarmyard · 369 yd
Park at Chirk CastleCastle, fort or tower · 372 yd
Mars' WoodWood · 434 yd
Battle of Crogenbattle · 557 yd
Stone Wall by Offas Dyke LDPStanding or carved stone · 682 yd
Oak at the Gate of the DeadOak · 745 yd
Battle of Crogen Commemorative Plaque, Castle Mill Bridge, Bronygarth, near ChirkCommemorative Brass · 829 yd
A hill in the valleyMountain or hill · 1.2 mi.jpg?width=1280)
Chirk Tunnel North Portal, Llangollen Canal;Ellesmere Canal;Shropshire Union CanalTunnel Portal · 1.3 mi