Carys’ guidebook
Sightseeing
Llangollen a welsh town along the river dee that you can experience river and with water rafting & also home to the international Eisteddfod held every year in July with restaurants, Pubs, some shops and antique centres
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Llangollen
Llangollen a welsh town along the river dee that you can experience river and with water rafting & also home to the international Eisteddfod held every year in July with restaurants, Pubs, some shops and antique centres
Ruthin is a small historic market town in Denbighshire, North Wales, overlooking the River Clwyd in the beautiful Vale of Clwyd. Ruthin has a long, exciting and interesting history spanning over 700 years including scandal, battle and siege. Today it is the administrative centre of Denbighshire.
The name ‘Ruthin’ comes from the Welsh laguage words rhudd (red) and din (fort), and refers to the colour of the red sandstone which is found in the area, and from which the castle was constructed in 1277-1284. The original name of Ruthin was ‘Castell Coch yng Ngwern-fôr’ (red castle in the sea-swamps).
The older parts of the town, the castle and St Peter’s Square are located on top of the hill overlooking the Vale of Clwyd.
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Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa
Castle StreetRuthin is a small historic market town in Denbighshire, North Wales, overlooking the River Clwyd in the beautiful Vale of Clwyd. Ruthin has a long, exciting and interesting history spanning over 700 years including scandal, battle and siege. Today it is the administrative centre of Denbighshire.
The name ‘Ruthin’ comes from the Welsh laguage words rhudd (red) and din (fort), and refers to the colour of the red sandstone which is found in the area, and from which the castle was constructed in 1277-1284. The original name of Ruthin was ‘Castell Coch yng Ngwern-fôr’ (red castle in the sea-swamps).
The older parts of the town, the castle and St Peter’s Square are located on top of the hill overlooking the Vale of Clwyd.
UNESCO has described this world heritage site as ‘a masterpiece of creative genius’. The first 11 miles of the Llangollen Canal is an outstanding piece of industrial and engineering heritage comprising of embankments, tunnels, viaducts and aqueducts, including the stunning Pontcysyllte Aqueduct itself and 31 other listed structures.
The whole length of the site has also been designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Station RoadUNESCO has described this world heritage site as ‘a masterpiece of creative genius’. The first 11 miles of the Llangollen Canal is an outstanding piece of industrial and engineering heritage comprising of embankments, tunnels, viaducts and aqueducts, including the stunning Pontcysyllte Aqueduct itself and 31 other listed structures.
The whole length of the site has also been designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
A 13th century castle built as part of a chain of fortifications along the Welsh Marches. A formidable exterior gives way to an exquisitely furnished interior and a sublime 5 acre garden.
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National Trust - Chirk Castle
A 13th century castle built as part of a chain of fortifications along the Welsh Marches. A formidable exterior gives way to an exquisitely furnished interior and a sublime 5 acre garden.
National Trust - Powis Castle ja puutarha
Panorama Walk
Panorama WalkPistyll Rhaeadr
National Trust - Erddig
Days out
Established on 25 February 1859, Bangor on Dee is a left handed jumps racecourse set in glorious countryside and overlooked by the Welsh hills. Bangor has a unique character, amplified by the fact that it is the only racecourse in the country that doesn’t have a grandstand! The first steeplechase meeting took place at Bangor on 25th February 1859 over much the same course as that on which the races are held today.
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Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Althrey CourtEstablished on 25 February 1859, Bangor on Dee is a left handed jumps racecourse set in glorious countryside and overlooked by the Welsh hills. Bangor has a unique character, amplified by the fact that it is the only racecourse in the country that doesn’t have a grandstand! The first steeplechase meeting took place at Bangor on 25th February 1859 over much the same course as that on which the races are held today.
Cheshire Oaks was the first and remains the UK’s largest Designer Outlet, having opened in 1995. With over 400,000 square feet of retail space, comprising more than 150 boutiques, restaurants and cafés, Cheshire Oaks isn’t merely the UK’s largest Designer Outlet.
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Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Kinsey RoadCheshire Oaks was the first and remains the UK’s largest Designer Outlet, having opened in 1995. With over 400,000 square feet of retail space, comprising more than 150 boutiques, restaurants and cafés, Cheshire Oaks isn’t merely the UK’s largest Designer Outlet.
National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant Road
Shrewsbury
Food scene
The ancient city is a truly breathtaking experience. Each chapter of Chester's history is etched into the very fabric of the city. Well, you are walking where Roman Legionaires marched to war, Viking raiders wreaked havoc and Norman invaders conquered Anglo Saxons.
Chester has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain, plus a 1000 year old Cathedral with Europe's finest example of medieval carvings - and of course the one and only 700 year old Rows galleries where shopping is a double delight.
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Chester
The ancient city is a truly breathtaking experience. Each chapter of Chester's history is etched into the very fabric of the city. Well, you are walking where Roman Legionaires marched to war, Viking raiders wreaked havoc and Norman invaders conquered Anglo Saxons.
Chester has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain, plus a 1000 year old Cathedral with Europe's finest example of medieval carvings - and of course the one and only 700 year old Rows galleries where shopping is a double delight.
Dating back to the mid 17th century and probably much earlier this beautiful riverside inn has been welcoming and refreshing locals and passers-by for centuries. A nod nostalgically to the past
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The Boat Inn
Dating back to the mid 17th century and probably much earlier this beautiful riverside inn has been welcoming and refreshing locals and passers-by for centuries. A nod nostalgically to the past
A circular pub walk from the Cross Foxes in Erbistock, near Wrexham. The Cross Foxes is a wonderful pub sitting high on the banks overlooking the River Dee. The walking route heads east over pastures and through woodland to reach the nearby village of Overton, before returning along the banks of the beautiful River Dee. A lovely walk with chance to explore the classic farmland of this part of North Wales, plus the picturesque, peaceful, meandering River Dee.
The walk follows a mixture of field and woodland paths alongside the River Dee, all of which can get very muddy so good waterproof boots are a must (along with a change of shoes for the pub!). If the River Dee is in flood (after periods of heavy rain) some of the paths can be flooded so do not attempt the walk at these times. There are several climbs and descents throughout and you will need to negotiate several gates plus seven stiles. Beware that many of the fields will likely be holding dairy cattle and they may show some aggression towards a dog. Approximate time 2.5 to 3 hours.
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The Cross Foxes
A circular pub walk from the Cross Foxes in Erbistock, near Wrexham. The Cross Foxes is a wonderful pub sitting high on the banks overlooking the River Dee. The walking route heads east over pastures and through woodland to reach the nearby village of Overton, before returning along the banks of the beautiful River Dee. A lovely walk with chance to explore the classic farmland of this part of North Wales, plus the picturesque, peaceful, meandering River Dee.
The walk follows a mixture of field and woodland paths alongside the River Dee, all of which can get very muddy so good waterproof boots are a must (along with a change of shoes for the pub!). If the River Dee is in flood (after periods of heavy rain) some of the paths can be flooded so do not attempt the walk at these times. There are several climbs and descents throughout and you will need to negotiate several gates plus seven stiles. Beware that many of the fields will likely be holding dairy cattle and they may show some aggression towards a dog. Approximate time 2.5 to 3 hours.
Pant-yr-Ochain
Old Wrexham Road
The Corn Mill
Dee Lane