The Clwydian Range is not just about mountain biking! There is a whole host of local tourist attractions for all tastes. An area steeped in history, visits to places such as Ruthin Gaol or Dinas Bran Castle provide a fascinating insight into times gone by, whereas the historic market towns of Ruthin, Denbigh and home of the famous International Eisteddfod, Llangollen, add their own unique flavour to the area.

Rhuddlan Castle - just one of many!

Why not check out some of these whilst in the area...

Our Tourist Information Centres are open all year round and provide a full bed-booking service, in addition to specialist information and help.

Ruthin T.I.C.
Ruthin Craft Centre,
Park Road,
RUTHIN,
Denbighshire.
LL15 1BB
U.K.
Outside the UK, Telephone: +44 1824 703992
UK Telephone: 01824 703992
Email: info@borderlands.co.uk

Llangollen T.I.C.
Town Hall,
Castle Street,
LLANGOLLEN,
Denbighshire.
LL20 5PD
U.K.

Outside the UK, Telephone: +44 1978 860828
UK Telephone: 01978 860828
Email: llangollen.tic@virgin.net

Rhyl T.I.C.
The Village,
West Parade,
RHYL.
LL18 1HZ.
Denbighshire.
LL18 1HZ
U.K.
Outside the UK, Telephone: +44 1745 355068
UK Telephone: 01745 355068
email: rhyl.tic@denbighshire.gov.uk

Mold T.I.C.
Library, Museum and Gallery,
Earl Road,
MOLD,
Flintshire.
CH7 1AP
U.K.
Outside the UK, Telephone: +44 1352 759331
UK Telephone: 01352 759331
Email:mold.tic@virgin.net

Wrexham T.I.C.
Lambpit Street,
WREXHAM.
LL11 1WN
U.K.
Outside the UK, Telephone: +44 1978 292015
UK Telephone: 01978 292015
Email: tic@wrexham.gov.uk

Loggerheads Country Park
Loggerheads Country Park is an established Rural Country Park set in a limestone valley in the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Park has wonderful woodland walks and trails along the River Alyn. These are walks for the family, places to picnic, family events, a café and toilets. For information about what to do in Denbighshire’s Countryside, visit the Countryside Centre

Tel: 01352 810614

Loggerheads Country Park,
Loggerheads,
Mold,
Denbighshire,
CH5 5LH
Web site - www.loggerheads.biz/thepark.htm

Moel Famau Country Park
Moel Famau Country Park is over 2000 acres of important upland landscape and one of the largest country parks in Wales. The Park has an impressive landscape of colourful heather moorland changing to greener grassland pastures on its lower slopes. The central feature of the Park is the seven mile stretch of the Offa’s Dyke National Trail running along the ridge. It takes about 40 minutes to walk to the Jubilee Tower along the Offa’s Dyke Path. The Countryside Service has provided some guided walk leaflets for the area. These can be obtained from the Countryside Centre at Loggerheads Country Park.

Web site - www.borderlands.co.uk/see/moel.htm

The Ruthin Gaol
Built in 1775 as a model prison of that period to serve the old County of Denbighshire.
It was designed by J Turner of Chester. The large Victorian block at the rear was built in 1866 on the model of Pentonville Prison in London, and it looks more like a typical prison.
The last execution here took place in 1903 and it closed as a prison in 1916. During the Second World War it housed a significant munitions factory, and it has recently been redeveloped as a visitor attraction and home for the County Archives at a cost of over £1 million.

Ruthin gaol
46 Clwyd Street
Ruthin
Denbighshire
LL15 1HP
Tel: 01824 708250
Fax: 01824 708258
Web site - www.ruthingaol.co.uk

Ruthin Craft Centre - NORTH WALES’ PREMIER CENTRE FOR THE APPLIED ARTS
Crafts Council selected gallery with exhibition and retail area, showing crafts and applied art by contemporary British deisigner-makers with a changing programme of exhibitions. Plus ten independent craft studios where designer craftsmen make and sell their work.

Ruthin Craft Centre,
Park Road, Ruthin,
Denbighshire LL15 1BB
Tel : 01824 704774
Fax : 01824 702060
Information Tel : 01824 703992
Web site - www.menternet.org.uk/crafts/ruthcraft.htm

Situated in the town of Ruthin; just off the roundabout where the A494 and A525 converge.

The centre is open seven days a week throughout the year.
Winter : Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sundays : 12noon - 5.00pm
Summer : Daily 10.00am - 5.30

Plas Newydd
At the turn of the eighteenth century Llangollen was well known for being the home of the Ladies of Llangollen. The romantic story of their elopement from their families in Ireland, their journey to Wales and their setting up home at Plas Newydd captured the imagination of Regency society.

The house where they lived can be visited between Easter and October every day 10am – 5pm

Plas Newydd, Hill Street,
Llangollen Denbighshire,
LL20 8AW
Tel: 01978 861314
Web site - www.borderlands.co.uk/see/newydd.htm

Rhuddlan Castle
Formidable Rhuddlan Castle was the last and mightiest of the many successive fortresses which have guarded the crucial crossing of the River Clwyd. It was begun by Edward 1 in September 1277, not long before he received here the submission of Prince Llynelyn ap Gruffudd, reducing him to an English vassal ruling a much shrunken realm.

Signposted from Rhuddlan town centre, the castle is easily visited by car. Open daily from May – September 10am – 5pm with entrance charge, free at other times of the year.

Web site - www.borderlands.co.uk/see/rhuddlan.htm

Dinas Bran Castle
Among the most spectacularly sited of all British castles, Dinas Bran crowns a dominant conical hill towering 750 feet above the Vale of Llangollen. Here the Welsh Prince of Powys Fadog built a stone castle shortly before 1270, defended to the north by almost sheer drops and surrounded by the ramparts of an ancient Iron Age hillfort.

Dinas Bran can only be reached on foot, and after a steep climb. The simplest route is from Llangollen, via a waymarked trail beginning at the north end of the canal bridge.

Web site - http://www.borderlands.co.uk/see/dinas.htm

Cadw
For more information about heritage buildings in the Clwydian Range area
Cadw's mission is to protect, conserve, and to promote an appreciation of the built heritage of Wales.

Web site - www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Abseil uk
We can give you a thrill you won't forget - abseiling into the 120ft Devil's Gorge. What we do: Your instructor will introduce you to the equipment and give you a short training lecture, then you abseil down the 75° slope - The Slide. You now have an option. You can wimp out and repeat The Slide or go the full test and abseil the 120ft Overhang. This is real nerve racking stuff. A free hang (no body contact with the rock!!) abseil.

We welcome groups such as corporate personal development parties. For numbers of 10 or more, we offer discounts - please call for details. We can accommodate children depending on physical size, not age, but a paying adult MUST be present

The Outdoor Shop
Loggerheads Country Park
Ruthin Rd
Mold
Flintshire
CH7 5LH
UK
(01352) 810458
email: info@abseiluk.com
Web site - www.abseiluk.com

Rhyl Seaquarium
Situated on the promenade at Rhyl, North Wales.
Walk through the under water tunnel - the first one in Wales - and get really close to our wonderful creatures without actually getting wet!

Explore and walk from cold fresh water lakes high in the mountains, down to the shore and out into the waves. Then dive down onto the continental shelf, follow it as it goes deeper and deeper, until finally it falls away, down into the deep abyss. Along the way you will see hundreds of animals from many different species, including salamanders that never grow up, animals with lots of legs but no bones, frogs that think they're skydivers and a moray eel disguised as a zebra.

With regular talks, touchpools and feeding demonstrations, there is something for everyone.

The Centre is wheelchair/pushchair friendly and has a fantastic choice of snacks and meals in the restaurant, an amazing variety of souvenirs in the gift shop and a fun adventure play area and outdoor patio.

Open daily from 10.00 am (please call for Winter opening times.)

SeaQuarium Rhyl
East Parade
Rhyl
Denbighshire
LL18 3AF
Tel: 01745 344660
email: rhyl@seaquarium.co.uk
Web site - www.seaquarium.co.uk

Llangollen Railway
Llangollen Railway Trust have reopened a section of the former Ruabon to Barmouth route in North Wales that was closed in the 1960s. Our heritage trains now operate at weekends for most of the year, and all week from June to October. During the summer, most trains are steam-hauled; at other times diesel locomotives or railcars may be used

The Railway closed to passenger traffic in 1965, and to goods in 1968. The track and signalling was removed the following month, and for seven years the buildings and trackbed were left at the mercy of nature.

A group of enthusiastic volunteers started the rebirth of the line with an open day in September 1975, with 60 feet of track; since then the line has rarely looked back. The efforts of the growing band of volunteers have seen it extended to some 7_ miles along the Dee Valley through outstanding Welsh scenery, with views over the valley and its surroundings not seen from the A5 above.

Llangollen Railway
The Station
Abbey Road
Llangollen
Denbighshire
LL20 8SN
United Kingdom
01978 860951
email: office@llangollen-railway.co.uk
Web site - www.llangollen-railway.co.uk

Llangollen Exhibition Centre
3 Great Family Attractions Under 1 Roof!
An Ideal Day Out For “Kids” Of All Ages!
Whether you’re on a day trip in North Wales, or a dedicated Model Railway or Sci-Fi enthusiast, we’re sure you’ll enjoy what’s on offer!
The BBC Doctor Who Experience
Take a trip back in time with the Doctor… and re-visit over 30 years of television history!
Model Railway World
Every One Has Played With A Train Set At Some Time… Re-live Those Golden Moments In Our Award Winning Exhibition!
Llangollen Museum
Embark On A Journey From Llangollen Present To Past In This New Attraction For 2002!
The award winning BBC Doctor Who Experience and Dapol Model Railway World are open 7 days per week , all year around except Christmas Day/Boxing Day and New Years day. The factory is open at selected weekends only - please phone 01978 860584. Llangollen History Museum is operated by volunteers and only open certain days, please check

Web site - www.dapol.co.uk

JJ CANOEING
Offers a range of activities from rafting, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, abseiling, laser clay shooting, archery, gorge walking and quad biking. Situated on the banks of the River Dee just a short walk west of Llangollen town. Activities include canoeing, rafting and rock-climbing. The centre is owned and run by Jim Jayes who is a former world champion and Olympic coach, so whatever your level of ability you can be sure we will be able to serve your needs. An excellent and easy introduction to river sports is to ride the rapids in one of our inflatable rafts. However lessons are also available in canoeing and abseiling. Equipment is available for professionals and wetsuits are £3 per session. Overnight accommodation and camping is also available.

telephone: 01978 860763
fax: 01978 860763
email: enquiries@jjraftcanoe.com
Web site - www.jjraftcanoe.com

GYG Karting
1600 metre outdoor track - Junior karts for children aged 9 upwards - Pro karts for seniors - Computerized timing system - Ample parking - Snack bar - Toilets
Corporate/Group booking, Super Grand Prix, Grand Prix, Endurance, Arrive and Drive, and testing for owner-drivers all catered for.

Situated in North Wales, 10 miles from Corwen and Betws y Coed on the A5.
GYG Karting,
Glan-y-Gors Park,
Cerrigydrudion,
Corwen
LL21 0RU

Tel: 01490 420770
Fax: 01490 420702
Web site - http://www.gygkarting.co.uk

Beacons Climbing Centre
North Wales’ most popular indoor climbing centre just 10 minutes drive from Llanberis
Hundreds of regularly changed top ropes, lead climbs and boulder problems
Over 1000sqm of climbing up to 12m high
Dedicated group areas and abseil platforms
Indoor and outdoor instruction
Cafe and shop
Open 11am to 10pm Mon – Fri / 10am to 10pm Sat - Sun

Beacon Climbing
Centre,
Ceunant,
Caernarfon,
Gwynedd,
LL55 4SA, UK
tel: +44(0)1286 650045
fax: 0870 0117718
Web site - www.beaconclimbing.com

Ropeworks
Swinging from a trapeze, walking along a tightrope and abseiling down a high wall are just a few of the breathtaking challenges you can encounter here at the Ropeworks. Gloriously situated at Greenacres Holiday Park, between Black Rock Sands and Snowdonia National park, the Ropeworks is North Wales' newest, brightest and definitely most exciting attraction.

For groups and advance bookings, please telephone
01766 515316
... or alternatively, e-mail us at:
info@ropeworks.co.uk
Web site - www.ropeworks.co.uk