Llangollen
The Dee, a steam railway and an aqueduct in the sky.
Photo: DeFacto / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Llangollen sits in a bend of the fast-flowing Dee in the south of the range, a compact town packed with attractions: a steam railway, a canal wharf, a ruined hilltop castle and, just downstream, Thomas Telford's astonishing Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. It hosts the International Musical Eisteddfod each July.
Staying near Llangollen
The liveliest base in the Clwydian and Dee Valley area, with the most to do on the doorstep and easy reach of Snowdonia's eastern edge.
What's here
The Llangollen Railway and the horse-drawn canal boats; the walk up to Castell Dinas Brân; the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct towpath; and the Horseshoe Falls and Horseshoe Pass drive.
When to visit
Spring to autumn for the outdoor attractions; July for the Eisteddfod, when the town is full. Autumn for the Dee valley colour.
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Common questions
Can you walk across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct?
Yes. A towpath runs alongside the canal channel across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, 126 feet above the River Dee near Llangollen. There is a railing on the towpath side but only open water on the other, making it a spectacular — and for some, vertiginous — walk. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What is there to do in Llangollen?
Llangollen packs in a heritage steam railway, horse-drawn canal boat trips, the hilltop ruin of Castell Dinas Brân, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and the scenic Horseshoe Pass, all within a few minutes. It also hosts the International Musical Eisteddfod each July.