Offa’s Dyke Path, North - Llangollen
Llangollen, our base for the northern section of the Offa’s Dyke Path, is an interesting and historic town set in the beautiful Clwydian Hills near the border between England and Wales. There is a fine stone bridge across the River Dee, built in 1345 and known as one of the Seven Wonders of Wales. The town is overlooked by the ruins of the 8th century Castell Dinas Bran, and other attractions include Plas Newydd, an attractive 18th century timbered house which was home to the ‘Ladies of Llangollen’ who entertained many famous names during the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. Llangollen is home to the International Eistedfodd, a music festival which attracts thousands of competitors and visitors every July.
The daily meeting point in Llangollen is outside the Tourist Information Centre which is in the Town Hall.
Accommodation
There is a good variety of accommodation in Llangollen and details can be found on the following websites:
http://www.visitbritain.com/uk/search/accommodation.htm
http://www.llangollen.com/stay.html
http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
Alternatively, an accommodation guide can be obtained from the Tourist Information Centre in Llangollen, whose contact details are as follows:
Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, Llangollen, Denbighshire. LL20 5PD.
Tel; 01978 860828
Fax; 01978 861563
E.mail llangollen@nwtic.com
There are a number of other B&Bs in Llangollen which do not advertise on the above-mentioned website or in the accommodation brochure. Most have chosen not to participate in the Harmonised Quality Standards Grading System because it can prove quite expensive for a small establishment. For contact details click here.
How to reach Llangollen by public transport
The closest railway station is at Ruabon on the Shrewsbury to Chester line. There is a bus from Ruabon to Llangollen approximately every half hour and a timetable is available from the Tourist Information Centre. National Express run a limited coach service to Llangollen.
General information on the Welsh Borders can be found on the following websites:
http://www.offasdyke.demon.co.uk
http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/OffasDyke/
Cicerone Press produce an informative guidebook for this route.