Clwydian Range AONB
The Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The Clwydian Range of hills extends from Llandegla in the south to Prestatyn in the north. Moel Famau is the most easily recognised peak, thanks to the remains of a stone structure on it's summit (the Jubilee Tower). There are extensive views across the Vale of Clwyd to the mountains of Snowdonia to the west, and across the Chesire Plain to the east. On crisp, clear days it is quite possible to see across the Irish Sea to the Lake District, the Isle of Man and even Northern Ireland!
The Area of Outstanding National Beauty designation (AONB) for the Clwydian Range area was confirmed in 1985, and it's primary purpose is to preserve the most important landscapes for the benefit of future generations. Further information can be found below:
www.clwydianrangeaonb.org.uk
The principal towns in and around the AONB are Ruthin, Mold and Denbigh but there are a wide variety of smaller villages and communities. You can expect to hear Welsh being spoken as an everyday language throughoput the region. Further afield are the towns of Llangollen, Corwen, Chester and Wrexham. Being on the border regions of England and Wales, the area is steeped in history. The Clwydian Range itself has a number of Iron-Age hillforts and plenty of legends of King Arthur are attached to these sites. The surrounding towns and villages feature castles, ancient farms even a historic gaol at Ruthin (open to the public as a museum).
The Offa's Dyke footpath runs along the crest of the Clwydian Range for part of it's length on the journey between Sedbury and Prestatyn, although it must be said that the original Offa's Dyke didn't follow the same route.
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