Llangollen Wales

Nestled in the rugged countryside of Wales between the Berwyn Mountains and the River Dee, Llangollen is a picturesque destination for visitors who enjoy fantastic views and lively festivals. Each July they host the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, where people from all over the world gather to watch competitions in dance, poetry and music.

Towering 800 feet above the town are the remains of the Castell Dinas Bra, which various legends claim to be the burial place of some ancient treasure, rumored to be anything from the Holy Grail to the Golden Harp. The well-tended but challenging path takes 45 minutes, but visitors are rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Ruins of a classic Welsh fortification can still be seen, including stone curtain walls and stacked stone arches.
To the north overlooking the River Dee there is another fortification called Caer Drewyn, or the Hilltop Fort, which is also shrouded in legend. It also offers spectacular views and also requires a hike to explore, taking about 25 minutes from the car park in Corwyn. Local stories claim that the caves beneath the hills lead to the halls of the Underworld.

Another attraction of the area, which is less strenuous, is the Llangollen Railway, which features nostalgic rides on the volunteer- run restored steam engines that transverse through the Welsh countryside to the town of Carrog online games. The railroad runs along the banks of the River Dee for 7 ½ miles through some of the most gorgeous countryside in England, and is the longest preserved Standard-Gauge railway in Wales. An additional two miles of track is under construction and will soon extend the trip to Corwyn.