Manchester Airport 1 hr 10
Clwydian Range (22 min) Hikers are drawn to these wildlife-filled hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rhyl Miniature Railway (23 min) Historic steam-engine powered miniature train, circa 1911, offering 1-mi. rides around Marine Lake. SeaQuarium Rhyl (23 min) This seaside aquarium features over 30 exhibits with a range of species & an outdoor cove for seals. Greenfield Valley Heritage Park (29 min) Llyn Brenig (24 min) Waterside walks, sailing & trout fishing at a tranquil reservoir with a visitor center & cafe. Gwrych Castle (25 min) Castle, ruins, château, history, and middle ages Denbigh Castle/ Castell Dinbych (5 min) Ruined fortress from the Middle Ages, with a triple-towered gatehouse & views from the ramparts. Rhaeadr Dyserth Waterfall (20 min) A trail leads over & behind this waterfall, surrounded by a picnic area, seasonal cafe & restrooms. Ruthin Gaol Museum - Amgueddfa Carchar Rhuthun (13 min) Rhyl Beach (23 min) Moel Famau (23 min) The remains of a tower sit atop the summit of this 1,821-ft. hill, a well-known hiking destination. Rhuddlan Castle / Castell Rhuddlan (17 min) Ruins of a symmetrical, 13th-century turreted stronghold overlooking a defended river gate. St Asaph Cathedral (11 min) With a history dating back 1400 years, this still active cathedral claims to be the UK's smallest. St Winefride's Well (25 min) Shrine, chapel, and history Loggerheads Country Park (25 min) Woodland, cliffs and river valley in the Clwydian Range, with a discovery trail and dramatic views. |