Wales road trip

What's the move today?

Where it begins β€” the River Dee, canal and first-night base.

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Do today Β· Llangollen

Llangollen

MustTown & Village

First-night base on the River Dee; canal, town and easy evening wander.

Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa booked for 5 Sep.

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Horseshoe Pass

Worth itScenic Drive

Scenic drive north from Llangollen towards Ruthin.

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Ruthin

Worth itTown & Village

Historic market town and useful stop on the scenic route to Conwy.

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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Worth itMust See

World-heritage canal aqueduct high over the Dee β€” walk or narrowboat across. Right by night 1.

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Pistyll Rhaeadr

Worth itWaterfall

Wales's tallest single-drop waterfall (240ft) β€” short walk to the base, optional climb above.

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Rhiwargor Waterfall

Worth itWaterfall

Cascade at the head of Lake Vyrnwy with lakeside and forest walks.

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Lake Vyrnwy

Worth itViewpoint

Serene reservoir with a gothic straining tower, forest and lakeside trails.

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Bala Lake

Worth itViewpoint

Wales's largest natural lake β€” scenic drive, steam railway and watersports.

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Chirk Castle

Worth itCastle

700-year-old marcher castle with gardens (grounds free-ish) near Llangollen.

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Welshpool

Worth itTown & Village

Market town near the border β€” Powis Castle nearby; a handy first-day base.

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Rhug Estate Farm Shop

Worth itFarm Shop & Deli

Organic estate farm shop & deli β€” great first-day picnic stock-up.

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Just ahead Β· Conwy & Llandudno

Conwy

MustMust See

Medieval walled town, harbour and castle; strong candidate for night two.

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Conwy Castle

MustMust See

Major medieval castle beside the town walls.

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Great Orme

MustWalk5.7 mi Β· ↑360 m Β· Moderate

Big coastal views with flexible walking options rather than a mountain summit.

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Llandudno

Worth itTown & Village

Promenade, pier and useful alternative overnight base to Conwy.

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Bite to eat Β· Llangollen

The Corn Mill

££Pub

Riverside pub over the River Dee β€” reliable pub food and a great terrace.

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Sleep tonight

All options β†’

Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa

MustBooked Stay

First night of the trip.

BOOKED for Saturday 5 September 2026.

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Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool

Worth it££Hotel / B&B

Coaching-inn hotel in Welshpool β€” handy for a first-night stop.

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