North East Wales Heritage Trail

Walking information

The walks on this holiday highlight the very best of the Clwydian and Berwyn hill ranges with walking across heather-clad moors and over rolling hills. There is nothing overly strenuous but some of the longer routes can take up to 5 hours to complete.

Day 1: Arrive in Ruthin

Arrive in the historic town of Ruthin, surrounded by hills.
Stay overnight at Sarum House, Ruthin (Breakfast included)

Day 2: At Ruthin 18km / 11.5mi

From Ruthin enjoy a circular walk in the Clwydian range. Head out to the Iron Age site of Foel Fenlli, on to the Jubilee Tower atop Moel Famau and to Gellifor from where you return along the riverside.
Stay overnight at Sarum House, Ruthin (Breakfast included)

Day 3: Ruthin (Horseshoe Pass) to Llangollen 12km / 7.5mi

In the morning explore the medieval town of Ruthin, including its Pentonville-style gaol and the oldest timbered house in North Wales, Nantclwyd Y Dre, restored to share the 7 ages of this 15th century house and home to the award-winning Lord's Gardens. A transfer (included) will then take you to the top of the scenic Horseshoe Pass. You'll descend down through the valley, with perhaps a detour to 13th century Castell Dinas Bran, before continuing towards the riverside town of Llangollen passing through lush green fields, scree slopes and limestone escarpments along the way.
Stay overnight at Riverbanc, Llangollen (Breakfast included)

Day 4: At Llangollen 20km / 12.5mi

Enjoy a circular walk to Horseshoe Falls and the start of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site. Head up and out along the limestone escarpment to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, returning along the Llangollen Canal.
Stay overnight at Riverbanc, Llangollen (Breakfast included)

Day 5: Llangollen (Glyndyfrdwy) to Llanarmon DC 12km / 7.5mi

Take the steam train from Llangollen to Glyndyfrdwy (included Apr-Oct). Here you'll begin your first hike in the quiet, soft rolling hills of the Berwyns. Hike through sheep-strewn grassland and rolling moorland clad with dense heather. These moors are synonymous with the Berwyns and the purple haze of flowering heather in late summer creates a real spectacle in the evening sunshine. Your next overnight stop is at Llanarmon DC.
Stay overnight at West Arms (Breakfast and evening meal included)

Day 6: At Llanarmon DC 12km / 7.5mi

Located in the heart of the Berwyns, your guesthouse is perfectly positioned for one of many circular walks today. Heading south from the village, a moderate 12km route will take you up and over Cefn Hir-fynydd hill standing at 464m.
Stay overnight at West Arms (Breakfast and evening meal included)

Day 7: Leave Llanarmon DC

Depart Llanarmon DC after breakfast.