Llangollen Canal & Castle

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"Above The Valley" photo of Castell Dinas Bran, Llangollen Simaron from Lower Saxony, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

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Overview

A moderate-grade 7.5 mile walk taking in Wenffrwd Nature Reserve, Llangollen Canal and the ruins of Castell Dinas Bran.
Bring a packed lunch.

Saturday, 24 August 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://walks.theramblers.org.uk/?groups=LW09

Dogs
Deeside Group has a policy of not allowing dogs on its walks. Registered assistance dogs may be permitted, but only by prior arrangement with the walk leader.

Photo of Castell Dinas Bran by Simaron from Lower Saxony, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 23259 42459
Nearest postcode:: LL20 7UH
what3words:: slanting.sculpting.strutted

Start time:: 10:00 am

Wenffrwd Nature Reserve (£4 P&D), A539, Llangollen LL20 7UH

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