Give feedback on this page

The Big Walk takes place this Saturday, 16th of August 2008 as hundreds of people make their way up to the summit of Moel Famau, to celebrate the landscape and the cultural connections between north east Wales and Liverpool.
The Clwydian Range has a strong cultural connection to Liverpool, as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the city’s doorstep, which offers an escape from the pressures of modern life.
On the 8th of July 1926, the Crosville bus company started a service from Liverpool to Loggerheads, via Runcorn, Chester and Mold. The bus service brought thousands of day trippers, creating a link that still exists today. During the war the area also provided a home to many evacuees. More recently, many Liverpudlians have spent a time at Liverpool County Council's Education Centre, Colomendy in Loggerheads and will have walked to the Jubilee Tower at the summit of Moel Famau as part of their stay.
This Saturday’s walk will help to celebrate this connection. A superlambanana, decorated by local children, will be temporarily placed on the top of Moel Famau to link to Liverpool 08. This is the highest located superlambanana in the trail which is currently to be seen in Liverpool (www.gosuperlambananas.co.uk ) Entertainment will also be arranged for people to enjoy during the walk and at the summit, the highlight being the Batala Brazilian Drummers from Liverpool who have previously performed with the Sugababes and at Notting Hill Carnival.
Bookings are advisable on 01352 810614. A free park and ride bus service has been arranged from the Civic Offices (Shire Hall) in Mold which will be clearly sign posted on Saturday. The first park & ride bus leaving at 9.30 will be a vintage Crosville Bus to recreate bygone days. Limited numbers so book now. Thereafter buses will run throughout the morning.
When the foundation stone was laid for the Jubilee Tower 3,000 people came to celebrate the event. Organisers say “We hope that we will be able to go someway to recreating the spirit on top of Moel Famau in 1810 in 2008”