Llangollen is a picturesque tourist town that draws visitors from all over the world for its annual Musical Eisteddfod and its scenic setting in the Vale of Llangollen. Take a steam train or a canal boat ride through the verdant valley, or hike the steep path to Castell Dinas Brân on the outskirts of town for a panoramic vista. Llangollen has a wide variety of restaurants and bars, as well as numerous unique retail establishments. Enjoy an exciting day of whitewater rafting on the River Dee, followed by a thrilling ride on a mountain bike in Llandegla, or take it easy with a visit to one of the area’s many spas. Chirk Castle and Erddig, both owned by the National Trust, are conveniently close by car, and six of the “Seven Wonders of Wales” can be seen along a single day’s driving route. Walking along the crest of the Clwyd hills is a pleasure on the Offa’s Dyke Path, which is conveniently located nearby. The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a World Heritage Site, is only 5 miles away, and Snowdonia can be reached in under an hour.
