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The Local Area
Loggerheads National Park
/ Moel Famau (Denbighshire)
Moel Famau is an impressive Country Park. The heather moorland turns purple in the Autumn and contrasts beautifully with the green grassland pastures of the Vale of Clwyd. The Park is an important part of the Clwydian Range AONB. The heather provides food and shelter for wildlife, such as grouse, stonechat and curlew.
The remains of the Jubilee Tower are at the highest point in the Park at 554m (1818ft). It was built to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of George III. A storm in 1862 reduced the impressive Egyptian style monument to the base that can be seen today.
The Park covers an area over 2000 acres and is managed by Denbighshire Countryside Service. The service improves the heather moorland, drystone walls and access paths and provides information and facilities for visitors. Forestry Enterprise manage the neighbouring Forest as a sustainable conifer plantation for timber production and visitor destination.
Mold (North Wales)
Mold, in North Wales, is a great town to visit. Located 10 miles west of the border with England, the market town of Mold offers the visitor tradition and culture mixed with a lively atmosphere. From historic churches and prehistoric treasures to modern shops ranging from small boutiques to high street names, Mold is the perfect spot for the whole family. Come and discover this unspoilt gem and you will find fine restaurants nestled with coffee shops amongst street markets and individual shops and a history that embraces over 3,000 years. You may even meet one of our ghosts!
The choice is yours. Enjoy hiking or mountain biking in the stunning nearby countryside, or follow a more relaxed trail around the town to discover its hidden secrets. The local museum offers the complete story of Mold from the beginning of prehistoric times. The 4,000 year old Mold Cape, discovered in 1833, is an outstanding golden treasure and one of the most important Bronze Age finds in Europe; currently displayed in the British Museum there is a fine replica to be seen here in the town. Mold is home to Clwyd Theatr Cymru, a theatre of national importance that offers excellent productions of drama, dance, music and cinema.
Yr Wyddgrug – the Welsh name for Mold - is within easy reach of the Clwydian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Chester and the stunning beaches of the North Wales Coast. It has excellent road links with the motorway network via the A55 and frequent bus links to the railway stations at Chester, Flint and Wrexham. Manchester and Liverpool International Airports are both within 45 minutes drive time.
You will receive a warm welcome and friendly service on your visit to this traditional market town that has so much to offer.
Chester (England)
Chester is an historic city on the border of Wales and England. Its origins can be traced back to the founding of the Roman fortress of Dewa in 70AD.After the Romans Chester developed into a busy port with trade from Dublin. But the river Dee silted up and trade declined and the city's development was frozen. Today Chester is a major tourist attraction and shopping location.
Snowdonia
The Snowdonia National Park, which has the evocative Welsh name of 'Eryri' meaning ' the place of the eagles', is an area of outstanding natural beauty covering 838 square miles and containing some of the most magnificent scenery in Wales.
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