Denbighshire 5 Journeys

 

Discover Denbighshire’s 5 journeys and experience our Food and Drink, Coast, Heritage, Culture and beautiful Countryside with this easy to use and handy booklet.

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Denbighshire map

Countryside

Denbighshire countryside

1

Llangollen

Whitewater capital of Wales in the iconic Dee Valley is part of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site.

2

Moel Famau Country Park

The tallest peak in the Clwydian Range, topped by its Jubilee Tower, rises above spectacular heather moorland.

3

Loggerheads Country Park

Much-loved countryside centre surrounded by soaring limestone cliffs and atmospheric riverside trails.

Coast

Denbighshire coast

1

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Rhyl’s incredible multi-million pound water park and high-energy indoor play arena attracting 350,000 visitors a year.

2

Rhyl

Explore the rest of Rhyl: a 700-year-old harbour, unique marine lake with miniature railway and popular 1,000-seat theatre.

3

Prestatyn

The Wales Coast Path meets Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail at the seafront Nova Centre with unspoilt Gronant dunes to the east.

Heritage

Denbighshire heritage

1

Llangollen

Take a horse-drawn boat, ride a steam train, visit the Ladies of Llangollen.

2

Ruthin Gaol

Victorian “House of Correction” is creepy and atmospheric.

3

Denbigh castle

Towering fortress with half a mile of town walls and incredible views.

4

Rhuddlan castle

See the castle that King Edward I moved a river for.

Culture

Denbighshire culture

1

Scala cinema, Prestatyn

All the latest blockbusters plus live opera and theatre screenings.

2

Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl

Newly renovated, buzzing venue for drama, comedy and concerts.

3

Ruthin Craft Centre

Wales’s leading centre for the applied arts – with a brilliant café.

4

Y Capel, Llangollen

Superb contemporary arts gallery inside a Tourist Information Centre.

Food and drink

Denbighshire food and drink

1

1891 restaurant

Ambitious theatre restaurant has arguably the best sea views in Rhyl.

2

Clwydian Range Food & Drink

Caffi Florence at Loggerheads Country Park is a great place to start.

3

Rhug Estate

Organic estate with its own farm shop, restaurant and roadside takeaway.

4

Llangollen and Dee Valley Food and Drink

Llangollen is at the heart of this local food initiative – look out for the logo.