Llangollen, Castell Dinas Bran and Valle Crucis Abbey
A moderate walk (countryside) in Denbighshire (Sir Ddinbych), Wales, about 11.10km (6.90 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 3:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
235m (770ft)
Descent
234m (767ft)
Max. Elevation
390m (1279ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
469m (1537ft)
Start & End
Llangollen
Distance
11.10km
(6.9mi)
(6.9mi)
Duration
~3:45h
Difficulty
Moderate
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Waypoints
OS Grid SJ215420
Start of the walk
OS Grid SJ215423
After the bus ride to Llangollen, cross the road bridge over River Dee, and turn right. Then left up Wharf Hill, and cross the canal bridge to point 2.
About 0.24 km (~0.15 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ223430
From point 2, follow the path past Llangollen Grammar School. Follow the wayposts uphill (a very steep climb) to the castle. Fantastic views.
About 1.03 km (~0.64 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ226432
Walk east from the castle to find a stony path. Go through the kissing gate, descend the steep hillside to a tarmac lane, and turn left to follow the lane beneath limestone cliffs.
About 0.42 km (~0.26 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ214457
This is where the guidebook does not take into account new buildings; best stick to the tarmac road.
About 2.86 km (~1.78 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ207457
Stay on the tarmac road.
About 0.70 km (~0.43 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ204440
A Cistercian monastery founded in 1201.
About 1.73 km (~1.07 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ202438
Watch for the sign for Llantysilio church.
About 0.28 km (~0.17 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ194435
Turn left at the church, and the path to the Horseshoe Falls. Follow the canal towpath (about 2 miles); you can usually see horses drawing canal boats. This brings you back to the start of the walk.
About 0.95 km (~0.59 miles) from 
LlangollenOS Grid SJ214421
Back to the start - well done!!
About 2.50 km (~1.55 miles) from 
