Manchester Airport 1 hr 4
Clwydian Range (21 min)
Hikers are drawn to these wildlife-filled hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Moel Famau (30 min)
The remains of a tower sit atop the summit of this 1,821-ft. hill, a well-known hiking destination. Denbigh Castle/ Castell Dinbych (13 min)
Ruined fortress from the Middle Ages, with a triple-towered gatehouse & views from the ramparts. West Kirby Beach (58 min)
Broad beach with a boating lake, ice-cream shops & strolls across expansive sand flats at low tide. Greenfield Valley Heritage Park (23 min) Rhuddlan Castle / Castell Rhuddlan (15 min)
Ruins of a symmetrical, 13th-century turreted stronghold overlooking a defended river gate. Hilbre Island (1 hr)
This 11.5-acre tidal island features several houses, a bird observatory & an old telegraph station. Loggerheads Country Park (28 min)
Woodland, cliffs and river valley in the Clwydian Range, with a discovery trail and dramatic views. Rhaeadr Dyserth Waterfall (15 min)
A trail leads over & behind this waterfall, surrounded by a picnic area, seasonal cafe & restrooms. SeaQuarium Rhyl (22 min)
This seaside aquarium features over 30 exhibits with a range of species & an outdoor cove for seals. Flint Castle (26 min)
Castle, estuary, ruins, and history Wirral Country Park (53 min)
Grassy picnic areas above the River Dee, plus birding, beach walks & bike rides on the Wirral Way. Rhyl Beach (22 min) Gwrych Castle (23 min)
Castle, ruins, château, history, and middle ages St Winefride's Well (18 min)
Shrine, chapel, and history | 
