We are close to lots of great activities, like Conwy Castle, sandy beaches, adrenaline charged Zip World, great restaurants .... or just the stunning  North Wales countryside.

Some popular things to do:

Conwy Castle – vehicle causeway to an impressive historic castle and it’s encircled town (World Heritage site). Walk the walls, enjoy the pretty harbour, great fish and chips (25min drive)

Loggerheads Country Park – part of the Clwydian Range, nice easy walks in a lovely wooded river valley. Family café and picnic area (25min drive)

Walking – we are located just a few 100 metres off Offa’s Dyke Path (one of only twelve designated National Trails in the UK). The path runs 182 miles from Prestatyn in the north to Sedbury in the south. 

Llangollen – cute village located on the River Dee (45min drive) with boat rides on the Shropshire Union Canal, steam railway, fascinating shops (vintage shop with classic Barbour and Burberry clothing, taxidermist!) ... or kayak over the highest canal aqueduct in the world!

Beaches – 

• Talacre – wide sandy beach with expansive views and interesting lighthouse (built 1771). Option to go horse riding on the beach too
• Rhos-on-sea - newly revamped promenade, lovely golden sand, lots of cafes
• Llandudno - hugely popular Victorian seaside town with pier, boat trips, cable car, promenade and cafes
• Isle of Anglesey - sparkling waters make this a marvellous day trip (55min drive). Visit Beaumaris with its seaside castle and crab fishing off the pier; romantic Llanddwyn beach (connected to Wales’ equivalent of St Valentine) this beach is gorgeous (don’t just take our word for it, see Conde Nast’s ‘Britain’s Best Beaches’)

Cycling – wide range of mountain bike tracks and other facilities in North Wales. Locally there is the Cilcain Short track (8.5km ride) and also routes at nearby Moel Famau. Llyn Brenig is also popular (see below). Best resource is www.ridenorthwales.co.uk which allows you to choose route difficulty, provides maps, route fly through, ride time, profile etc.

Llyn Brenig – impressive reservoir on the Denbigh Moors with cycling and walking tracks, cycle hire, large café 

Chester – lovely ancient Roman city just 30 min drive, definitely worth a day trip to explore its famous black and white Tudor buildings, walk the city walls or take a boat ride on the river. Chester also boasts Europe’s largest zoo and the Blue Planet aquarium

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet – Retail therapy on a giant scale! Self-described as ‘…the UK’s largest Designer Outlet with a quarter-million square feet of retail space, comprising of more than 145 boutiques, restaurants and cafés.’ About 35min drive.

Welsh Mountain Zoo – small conservation zoo high above Colwyn Bay (25min drive). Open all year

Fishing – sea trout run in the River Clwyd. Llyn Brenig reservoir is a popular fishing location. See also www.fishing-wales.com

Betws-y-Coed – a bustling mountain village with a lovely alpine feel. Gateway to Snowdonia and lots to do, from the tree tops adventure centre to viewing the very pretty Swallow Falls. Lots of yummy cafes too

Afonwen (Tues-Sun) – popular local craft and antique centre (6min drive) with a busy calendar of events

Check out the latest events at:

www.visitclwydianrange.co.uk