North East Wales Heritage Trail
North East Wales Heritage Trail
North East Wales Heritage Trail
7 Days Starting in Ruthin and ending in Llanarmon DC
Visiting: Ruthin, Llangollen, Glyndyfrdwy, Llanarmon D C
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W06WA
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Medium, Low, Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
8 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
As you hike these hills you'll discover a region rich in history. The presence of numerous hill forts, castles, old quarries and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal demonstrates the region's importance throughout the Iron, Bronze and Industrial Ages.Starting from Ruthin you'll stay in a range of accommodation, all offering a warm Welsh welcome along with a hearty breakfast to set you up for the day.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Ruthin
Location: Ruthin
Accommodation: Homestay
Accommodation Name: Sarum House
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrive in the historic town of Ruthin, surrounded by hills.
Day 2 : At Ruthin
Location: Ruthin
Accommodation: Homestay
Accommodation Name: Sarum House
Meals Included: Breakfast
From Ruthin enjoy a circular walk in the Clwydian range. Head out to the Iron
Age site of Foel Fenlli, on to the Jubilee Tower atop Moel Famau and to
Gellifor from where you return along the riverside.
Day 3 : Ruthin (Horseshoe Pass) To Llangollen
Location: Ruthin, Llangollen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Riverbanc, Llangollen
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning explore the medieval town of Ruthin, including its
Pentonville-style gaol and the oldest timbered house in Wales, Nantclwyd Y
Dre, restored to share the 7 ages of this 15th Century house and home to the
award-winning Lord's Gardens. A transfer (included) will then take you to the
top of the scenic Horseshoe Pass. You'll descend down through the valley
towards the riverside town of Llangollen and pass through lush green fields,
scree slopes and limestone escarpments along the way.
Day 4 : At Llangollen
Location: Llangollen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Riverbanc
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a circular walk to Horseshoe Falls and the start of the Pontcysyllte
Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site. Head up to the 13th century Castell
Dinas Bran and out along the limestone escarpment to the Pontcysyllte
Aqueduct, returning along the Llangollen Canal.
Day 5 : Llangollen (Glyndyfrdwy) To Llanarmon Dc
Location: Glyndyfrdwy, Llanarmon D C
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: West Arms
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Take the steam train from Llangollen to Glyndyfrdwy (included Apr-Oct). Here
you'll begin your first hike in the quiet, soft rolling hills of the Berwyns.
Hike through sheep-strewn grassland and rolling moorland clad with dense
heather. These moors are synonymous with the Berwyns and the purple haze of
flowering heather in late summer creates a real spectacle in the evening
sunshine. Your next overnight stop is at Llanarmon DC.
Day 6 : At Llanarmon Dc
Location: Llanarmon D C
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: West Arms
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Located in the heart of the Berwyns, your guesthouse is perfectly positioned
for one of many circular walks today. Heading south from the village, a
moderate 11km route will take you up and over Cefn Hir-fynydd hill standing
at 464m.
Day 7 : Depart After Breakfast
Location: Llanarmon D C
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart after breakfast
What's Included
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All breakfasts and 2 dinners
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All accommodation (see accommodation section)
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Route directions and maps provided
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Luggage transfers between hotels
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Walking transfers as described in the itineray
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 2 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
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Travel insurance
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Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
Accommodation
The hotels on this trip are a range of accommodation from HHH to 4 star. Enjoy sumptuous full Welsh breakfasts each day to set you up for a day's walking in the hills.
Food
Full English/Welsh Breakfasts are included throughout as well as the evening meals on days 5 and 6 in Llanarmon DC.Try out traditional local country pubs for lunch or enjoy a picnic in the countryside. Please note, if you order a picnic from the hotel, please do so the evening before.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4 star
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What is the maximum group size?
6
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.