Peta's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Walking distance from Hillcrest, no need to drive.
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Aqueduto de Pontcysyllte
Station RoadWalking distance from Hillcrest, no need to drive.
Pre book a ride on a steam train along the beautiful River Dee and Dee Valley
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Llangollen Railway Station
5 Abbey RdPre book a ride on a steam train along the beautiful River Dee and Dee Valley
Great place on the door step to visit with the kids. Follow footpath from the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, along the River Dee through the woods to reach the country park on foot from Hillcrest.
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Ty Mawr Country Park
Cae-Gwilym LaneGreat place on the door step to visit with the kids. Follow footpath from the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, along the River Dee through the woods to reach the country park on foot from Hillcrest.
World famous Llangollen. Packed with restaurants, pubs, cafes, indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family.
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Llangollen
World famous Llangollen. Packed with restaurants, pubs, cafes, indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family.
Great castle! We’re lucky to have such a wonderful location so close. Fantastic tour round the castle as well as gardens and woodland walks. During the summer they also host outdoor activities for the kids.
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National Trust - Castelo de Chirk
Great castle! We’re lucky to have such a wonderful location so close. Fantastic tour round the castle as well as gardens and woodland walks. During the summer they also host outdoor activities for the kids.
Get that heart pumping and take a walk! With its own parking and well signed foot paths.
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Moel Famau
Get that heart pumping and take a walk! With its own parking and well signed foot paths.
Amazing in the rain or sun. Fantastic views of the Dee Valley.
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Castell Dinas Brân
Amazing in the rain or sun. Fantastic views of the Dee Valley.
Beautiful national trust property. Full of great information, old curiosities and a wealth of information. Some historic scandal too 🙊
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Erddig Park - Erddig House and Grounds
5 Dunelm VillasBeautiful national trust property. Full of great information, old curiosities and a wealth of information. Some historic scandal too 🙊
Food scene
Good food, always consistent. Great outdoor seating locating. Recommend booking a table during summer months.
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The Corn Mill
Dee LaneGood food, always consistent. Great outdoor seating locating. Recommend booking a table during summer months.
Great location for cocktails and yummy food. Pre book recommended.
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Three Eagles
Bridge StreetGreat location for cocktails and yummy food. Pre book recommended.
Neighbourhoods
Trevor
A small village on the famous Llangollen Canal with a huge industrial heritage.
Beautiful authentic Welsh town. You’ll hear Welsh spoken on an every day basis here.
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Bala
Beautiful authentic Welsh town. You’ll hear Welsh spoken on an every day basis here.
While your in Wales you must visit Snowdonia. A rugged and fantastic landscape full of Welsh history and ancient tales. I recommend a planned visit, you’ll find information online and at the Tourist Information centre in Llangollen.
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Snowdonia National Park
While your in Wales you must visit Snowdonia. A rugged and fantastic landscape full of Welsh history and ancient tales. I recommend a planned visit, you’ll find information online and at the Tourist Information centre in Llangollen.
Another great location just over the Horseshoe Pass. Great places to eat, The Ruthin gaol, beautiful scenery and lovely little shops.
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Ruthin
Another great location just over the Horseshoe Pass. Great places to eat, The Ruthin gaol, beautiful scenery and lovely little shops.
Activties
TNR Outdoors
Berwyn StreetA great activity centre - they provide for all weather!
A hidden gem. Ty Pawb is a cultural community centre. Art gallery, installations, food, market, workshops and live music. You name it. https://www.typawb.wales/
Ty Pawb
Market StreetA hidden gem. Ty Pawb is a cultural community centre. Art gallery, installations, food, market, workshops and live music. You name it. https://www.typawb.wales/
Conselho para os viajantes
Transporte
Plenty of buses and a local train station - Ruabon.
Buses run roughly every 20min during the week. Check online for weekend times. Good service. Also check out the Barmouth bus if you fancy a trip to the seaside.
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Walking shoes
Bring a decent pair of trainers or walking shoes. You’ll not want to miss out because you didn’t bring the right shoes 🤪
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Rain clothes/Warm coat
Wales... known for its showers.