Set in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the Denbighshire region of North Wales is the market town of Corwen. This picturesque town can be found at the meeting point of five rivers and offers picturesque scenery, along with ample amenities, including pubs, restaurants cafés, greengrocers, bakeries, butchers and a children’s play area. Foodies can visit one of the largest organic properties in the UK at nearby Rhug Estate and why not dine at Tyddyn Llan in Llandrillo, considered to be one of Wales’ finest restaurants? Enjoy a journey on the Llangollen Heritage Steam Railway and admire the best of the views this AONB has to offer, take a horse-drawn canal boat from Llangollen to Pontcysyllte, Britain’s largest aqueduct and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit the National Trust properties of Chirk Castle and Erddig, explore the ruins of Cistercian Valle Crucis Abbey and Castell Dinas Brân, visit the historical town of Ruthin, Bala and its stunning lake, the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed, known as the gateway to Snowdonia, and head into the national park itself for some incredible walking and climbing opportunities, all of which can be found within short driving distance from Corwen. Corwen itself is immersed in history and heritage; learn about Owain Glyndwr, the self-proclaimed Prince of Wales, explore beautiful Rug Chapel and Langar Church, or climb through the heather to one of the most important Iron Age hill forts, Caer Drewyn, built around 800 BC.
