CEIRIOG VALLEY




More pictures of the Ceiriog valley pictures taken on 3-6-2009

  The beautiful Ceiriog Valley, located just over the Welsh border, a valley which retains its own traditions, culture and lifestyle. Described as 'a piece of heaven that's fallen to earth' by Lloyd George, the area has remained relatively undiscovered - a secret hideaway - yet it is easily reached from the motorway network and A5, one of the main tourist routes into North Wales. Here is a valley just waiting to be explored with unrivalled countryside, excellent range of accommodation, great variety of pursuits and attractions, and a warm and friendly welcome.

The variety of scenery encountered along the eighteen mile length of the valley is amazing. Rising in the foothills of the Berwyn Mountains, the River Ceiriog wends its way through heath and moorland, wooded hills and rocky outcrops, lush pastures and gentle slopes, with brooks and streams adding to its flow. Situated on its banks as it journeys downstream are the picturesque villages and hamlets of Llanarmon, Tregeiriog, Pandy, Glyn Ceiriog, Dolywern, Pontfadog and finally Chirk. This is the gateway to the valley, where the river passes beneath Thomas Telford's impressive aqueduct (and viaduct alongside) before meeting the River Dee. Nearby, the imposing Marcher fortress of Chirk Castle overlooks the mouth of the valley and the ancient boundary of Offa's Dyke.

There is a plentiful supply of excellent walks in this area. The Offa's Dyke Long Distance Footpath traverses the Valley to the west of Chirk Castle and crosses the B4500 at Castle Mill. There are numerous footpaths and bridleways across the contours of the valley and for the less ambitious, the line of the former Glyn Valley Tramway provides a pleasant , short walk and can be accessed at Pandy. The more adventurous can enjoy the Berwyn Mountains with their expansive vistas and solitude.

A lot more to come but if would like to go back home for a while you can always come back later