Tours by Rail | The Marches

'Tours by Rail - Step into the Story' is a series of free, expert-led tours taking place this autumn and winter across Chester and Wrexham, discovering heritage in a new and sustainable way.

The Marches Tour

This tour, 'The Marches', journeys between Wrexham and Ruabon, tracing the ancient earthworks of Offa’s and Wat’s Dykes and uncovering how these landscapes shaped life along the border.

The Marches - An imprecisely defined area along the border between England and Wales in which towns have developed with their own unique character. On this tour you will visit two of them.

At Wrexham you will see a modern representation of Wat’s Dyke – one of the features which symbolises the marches and hear how the town developed.

In Ruabon you will see how Wat’s Dyke is integral to the identity of Wales’s leading aristocratic families and walk along a section of Offa’s Dyke.

IMPORTANT INFOMRATION:

• Please see the agenda for the full itinerary of the day.

• The tour, including rail travel and lunch is all free but you must book a free ticket via Eventbrite.

• Please e-mail M2NjY3JwIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20= if you have any dietary needs.

• This walk includes a walk out of Ruabon and alongside Offa’s dyke on a tarmac path which may be muddy in some areas. It is a wooded area. Stout footwear recommended. If you have any mobility issues or other accessibility concerns, please e-mail M2NjY3JwIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20= before booking to ensure the route can be adjusted accordingly.

• Total approximate distance of this walk will be 3.4 km (0.5 km in Wrexham and 2.9km in Ruabon)

• The walk is not intended for children, although may be suitable for older teenagers with an interest in the subject. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.

• If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite, we may be able to offer your space to someone on the waitlist.

• Photography and filming will take place at this event for promotional purposes, which may include use on social media, in marketing materials, on our website, and in press coverage. If you would prefer not to appear in any photographs or video footage, please inform a member of staff on the day.

'Tours by Rail - Step into the Story' has been funded by the Community Rail Network, Community Rail Development Fund and Transport for Wales.

The tours celebrate the stories, people and places that connect communities along the rail network. Each tour is guided by accredited Green Badge Tour Guides, with participants travelling by train between destinations and enjoying a locally sourced lunch along the way.

With only eight spaces available on each tour, participants are encouraged to book early. If all spaces have been filled, please add your details to the waitlist.

Info: Meeting outside Wrexham General railway station your tour guide will begin the tour with a short introduction to the story of the marches and a look at how Wrexham fits in to the marcher landscape.

Info: The story of the marches continues at Ruabon railway station followed by a walk which includes a section of Offa’s Dyke.

Info: A free lunch will be provided at a local establishment in Ruabon.

Info: We will depart Ruabon railway station for our return train journey to Wrexham General railway station arriving at 14:02.

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