The huge ramparts of an Iron Age hill fort crown the summit of Foel Fenlli, a heather covered hill in the Clwydian range. Double ramparts with banks over twenty feet high defend the fort on its north and east sides....

Near Barclay`s Bank in St Peter`s Square is a large limestone boulder known as Maen Huail, where King Arthur is said to have beheaded a rival. According to legend, Huail fought King Arthur over a woman. Both were wounded, but...

Rising to a height of 1818 feet above sea level, Moel Famau is the highest summit in the Clwydian range. The name means "Mother's Mountain". On the summit is the remains of the Jubilee Tower erected in 1810 to commemorate...

This exciting arts and crafts project and gallery is one of the most important cultural centres in this region of Wales. The centre has been completely overhauled with Lottery Heritage money and re-opened in 2008, as a new establishment....

There aren’t many gaols with a tea shop and souvenirs but you’ll certainly need refreshments after you’ve visited the endless exhibitions on display at Ruthin Gaol. From the intriguing early history of the prison to the convicts food and dietary...

The largest family run Antique and Craft Centre in North Wales, thousands of quality crafted items from Wales and around the world. Specialists in antiques and collectables from furniture, silver, china, jewellery, crystal and many unusual curios. Lovely restaurant serving...

Corwen`s church is dedicated to St Mael and St Sulien who established a religious community in the area in the 6th Century. The present church dates from the 13th Century and has a Norman font, a dug-out chest and a...

Denbigh Castle is situated just outside of this Welsh town and was one of the most important military strongholds in this area of Wales. Built in the 13th Century, the castle was intended to fortify the area after the...

Denbigh Library and Museum is one of the focal points for cultural activity in this area. The interesting facility is filled with texts and artefacts that relate to the heritage of this community. There is a fine gallery...

Llantysilio Mountain is the name given to a range of hills above the Dee Valley that stretch from the Horseshoe Pass to Carrog near Corwen. The highest top, Moel y Gamelin, rises to 1897 feet and offers spectacular views of...

Loggerheads Country Park lies in the Alyn Valley below the Clwydian Range, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a favourie place for families to visit and it has been popular since the 1920s when the Crosville Motor Bus...

Mold Library acts as one of the most important cultural and social focal points in this community in Wales. Carrying a large collection of books that cross a broad range of subjects, the library is also home to a...

Mold Museum traces the fascinating history of the community back to the foundations of life in the region. The collection has Bronze Age pieces such as an axe, jewellery and weapons that have been excavated during archaeological digs....

Penycloddiau is a heather and bilberry covered hill containing the largest Iron Age hill fort in the Clwydian range. Although little remains, apart from the ramparts, the walk to the summit is well worthwhile and, in clear visibility, there are...

Reputed to cure skin complaints and other ailments, this holy well was much visited in byegone days. In the 18th Century, the bath was paved with marble and changing rooms were built around it. The water issues from a rock...