Clwyd hotels accommodation, attractions
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MAIN TOWNS IN Clwyd - Colwyn Bay Corwen Denbigh Flint Hawarden
Llangollen Mold Prestatyn Rhyl Rhuddlan Ruthin St Asaph Wrexham. |
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Colwyn Bay. Colwyn Bay, a seaside resort, runs west along the
coast into Rhos-on-Sea. It is located on the A55, about 4 miles
east of Llandudno and 6 miles east of Conwy. Colwyn Bay has a
pleasant hilly setting and unspoiled Victorian main street. In
December 2003 the famous Victoria pier Colwyn Bay Pier was purchased
by Mr S Hunt who hopes to restore the structure and make it commercially
viable. The Welsh Mountain Zoo is a traditional zoo high in the
woods behind the town. Bodnant Garden, one of the most beautiful
gardens in the UK, is 11 miles south of Colwyn Bay. Photo : Colwyn Bay. |
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accommodation : Colwyn
Bay.
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Corwen. Corwen is situated deep in the heart of the Denbighshire
countryside, lying on the A5. It is about 8 miles west of Llangollen,
9 miles south of Ruthin and 10 miles northeast of Bala. Corwen
is a busy little town with a variety of shops, places to eat
and craft centres, including one based in what used to be the
town's workhouse originally built in 1840. Also nearby is the
little village of Carrog, where the railway station has been
restored and reopened to the public after 31 years. Book : Clwyd - Explorer 265 (The
Outstanding All Weather Map) by Ordnance Survey. |
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accommodation : Corwen.
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Conwy. Conwy is one of the highlights of the north coast,
with its setting on the Conwy estuary and backdrop of dramatic,
forested Snowdonia. It lies on the A55, about 6 miles west of
Colwyn Bay, 12 miles northeast of Bangor and 12 miles north of
Betws y Coed. Constructed by Edward 1 between 1283 and 1289,
soaring curtain walls and 8 huge round towers give Conwy Castle
an intimidating presence. Telford's narrow Conwy Suspension Bridge
was used until 1958. The 14th century timber and stone Aberconwy
House is the oldest house in Conwy, while Plas Mawr is one of
the best preserved Elizabethan town houses in Britain. Photo : Conwy Castle. |
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accommodation : Conwy.
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Denbigh. Denbigh is a picturesque market town, beautifully
situated in the Vale of Clwyd on the A543. It is about 5 miles
south of St Asaph, 6 miles north of Ruthin and 10 miles south
of Prestatyn. Denbigh dates back to the 11th Century when it
was described as a small border town, and the Welsh and English
have fought over it at various times. The ruins of Denbigh Castle
enjoy commanding views of the valley below. Denbigh: |
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accommodation : Denbigh.
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Flint. The county of Flintshire is situated in north east
Wales with Flint one of its main towns. Flint lies on the A548,
about 6 miles north of Mold, 10 miles west of Chester and 5 miles
east of Holywell. Flint Castle dominates a harbour on the river
Dee estuary with views across to the Wirral. Flint: |
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accommodation : Flint.
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Hawarden. Hawarden is a small town in Flintshire, about 5
miles west of the city of Chester. It lies on the A550, 5 miles
east of Mold and 2 miles south of Queensferry. One Hawarden's
famous residents is the former Prime Minister, William Ewart
Gladstone who lived in Hawarden Castle. He founded St Deiniol's
Library, situated in Hawarden and recognised as being Britain's
finest residential library. After his death in 1898 it became
the nation's tribute to his life and work. Hawarden's other famous
resident is Michael Owen, the professional footballer. Hawarden: |
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Llandudno. Llandudno is the largest resort in Wales and is
situated between the Great and Little Ormes with two beautiful
beaches, the award winning North Shore and the West Shore. It
lies on the A470, about 4 miles west of Colwyn Bay and 5 miles
north of Conwy. In 2002 the Great Orme Tramway celebrated its
centenary. It gives pleasure to thousands of people each year
travelling to the summit of the Great Orme. Llandudno retains
much of its Victorian and Edwardian elegance and splendour. Photo : Llandudno Great Orme. |
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accommodation : Llandudno.
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Llangollen. Llangollen is an ancient market town situated on
the banks of the beautiful River Dee. It lies on the A5, about
10 miles west of Wrexham, 10 miles northwest of Oswestry and
12 miles south of Ruthin. It is one of the most popular tourist
destinations in North Wales. Llangollen is host to many different
international events each year, the most famous being the Llangollen
International Musical Eisteddfod. Today tourism is probably the
most important industry in Llangollen. Llangollen: |
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accommodation : Llangollen.
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Mold.
Mold is the county town of Flintshire and lies on the River Alyn.
It is located on the A494, with Quensferry about 6 miles to the
east and Ruthin about 9 miles to the west. Mold is 9 miles west
of Chester and 9 miles north of Wrexham. The town grew up around
a now ruined castle, built by William II of England, and was
the site of frequent battles between English and Welsh forces.The
region's major arts centre Theatr Clwyd is in Mold; 3 miles west
is Loggerheads Country Park offering forest walks and views of
the Clwydian Range. Mold: |
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accommodation : Mold.
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Prestatyn. Prestatyn is the gateway to the North Wales coastal
area, the most easterly of the coastal resorts and probably the
oldest. It lies on the A548 which links with the A55 North Wales
road. Prestatyn is 2 miles east of Rhyl and 12 miles east of
Colwyn Bay. Tourism began here with the building of the Chester
to Holyhead railway line in 1848. With the protection of surrounding
hills and mountains, Prestatyn boasts a distinctly favourable
climate all of its own.The most famous of Prestatyn's walks is
the Offa's Dyke Footpath. The dyke was built in the 8th century
AD, and spans some 177 miles from Prestatyn to Chepstow. Prestatyn: |
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accommodation : Prestatyn.
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Rhyl.
Rhyl is one of the major holiday resorts of the North Wales coast
with three miles of golden sands. It lies on the A548, about
2 miles west of Prestatyn and 9 miles east of Colwyn Bay. The
miniature railway operating around the Marine Lake at Rhyl is
among the oldest fifteen inch gauge railways anywhere in the
world. The Sun Centre is the first leisure pool in Europe to
feature indoor surfing. Rhyl offers a traditional seaside family
holiday. Rhyl: |
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accommodation : Rhyl.
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Rhuddlan. Rhuddlan is just 2 miles south of the north Wales
coast, lying on the banks of the Clywd river. It is located on
the A525, about 35 miles from Bangor and just 2 miles south of
Rhyl. Rhuddlan has an important castle, a large and impressive
hollow shell, diamond-shaped and surrounded on 3 sides by a dry
moat and constructed by Edward 1st. Rhuddlan: |
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accommodation : Rhuddlan.
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Ruthin. The historical town of Ruthin is located around
a hill in the southern part of the Vale of Clwyd - the older
part of the town, the Castle and St Peter's Square are located
on top of the hill, while many newer parts of the town are on
the floodplain of the River Clwyd. Ruthin lies on the A494, about
7 miles south of Denbigh, 7 miles west of Mold and 10 miles north
of Corwen. Ruthin: |
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accommodation : Ruthin.
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St Asaph. The small City of St Asaph, in its elevated position,
has glorious views over the Vale of Clwyd and also boasts the
smallest ancient Cathedral in Britain - just 182 ft long and
68ft wide. St Asaph lies on the A55, about 22 miles west of Chester
and 10 miles east of Colwyn Bay. The Cathedral has been twice
destroyed by fire twice and has had a fascinating and often violent
history. The North Wales Music Festival is held here each year.
Photo : Saint Asaph Cathedral |
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accommodation : St Asaph.
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Wrexham. Wrexham is located on the A483, only 6 miles inside
the Welsh border. It is about 9 miles south of Chester and 9
miles northeast of Llangollen. Wrexham preserves the charm of
the older streets and arcades such as Bank Street, College Street
and the Overton Arcade plus its traditional markets. Its most
famous landmark is St. Giles church with its wonderful 136' spire. Wrexham: |
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accommodation : Wrexham.
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