Stay at the heart of this small Victorian town, surrounded by quirky independent shops and dragons !
Surrounding by hills that have the outlines of the dragons and with the lively River Dee passing through the centre of town, Llangollen has a great holiday appeal. Llangollen Hostel is at the heart of this small Victorian town, surrounded by quirky independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Relax and watch river flowing by from the bridge, the Riverside Park or a pub balcony. Take a ride on the steam railway, glide along the canal on a horse-drawn boat or visit the Horseshoe Falls passing over the spectacular Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. There are plenty of opportunists for white water sports and stunning walks. Llangollen is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and a great holiday destination and Llangollen hostel provides a friendly welcome for families, groups and holiday makers.
Take a barge through the Vale of Llangollen, a World Heritage site built by Thomas Telford in 1800.
The UK’s tallest aqueduct floats 126ft (38m) above the River Dee. For a small fee you can take an barge trip along the small iron trough the towers over the valley below. Walk back along the railed walkway, if you have a good head for heights !
The Trevor Quarry in the Eglwyseg Valley has some great climbs.
3 miles from Llangollen in the Eglwyseg Valley the Trevor Quarry provides some great climbing. All the routes are single pitch. The most famous are pitches on the Compact Wall which is the steepest side of the quarry. However there are 9 other buttresses and limestone walls ideal for climbing.
