North East Wales

North East Wales is made up of the counties of Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham. This area has both lovely countryside and an attractive coastline.

The beautiful Clwydian Hills are popular with walkers. This small area of undulating hills and moorland separates the Vale of Clwyd from the Dee Estuary. The highest point in the range is the summit of the much loved Moel Famau – the views from here are breathtaking. Loggerheads Country Park Visitor Centre is a good base for those wishing to explore this area. Refreshments can be purchased at the cafe – the lunches come highly recommended.

Famous for the Eisteddfod music festival, Llangollen is a lovely town located in the north eastern part of Wales. It boasts a number of tourist attractions including the Llangollen Steam Railway which runs along the River Dee giving passengers the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Llangollen Wharf is now a World Heritage Site and it is possible to take either a horse drawn boat trip or a motorised aqueduct cruise. The latter takes you across the renowned Pontcysyllte Aqueduct which was constructed by the world famous engineer Thomas Telford. Facilities at the wharf include a shop and tearoom. Llangollen is also a well known area for outdoor activities and it is possible to take part in a variety of pursuits including canoeing, rafting, mountain biking and abseiling.

Historical sites in the area include Bodelwyddan Castle, Chirk Castle and Ruthin Gaol.