Llangollen: Canal and Castle

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View of Castell Dinas Bran on top of a hill at Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales

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Overview

A moderate-grade 8.75 mile walk taking in Wenffrwd Nature Reserve, Llangollen Canal and the ruins of Castell Dinas Bran.
Bring a packed lunch.

Saturday, 13 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Dogs
Deeside Group has a policy of not allowing dogs on its walks.
Assistance dogs may be permitted, but only by prior arrangement with the walk leader.

Photo of Castell Dinas Bran by Simaron from Lower Saxony, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 23271 42450
Nearest postcode:: LL20 7UH
what3words:: ogre.canyons.redeeming

Start time:: 10:00 am

Wenffrwd Nature Reserve (Pay & Display), A539, Llangollen LL20 7UH

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