North Wales Borderlands Tourist Information and Visitor Guide
The borderlands between England and Wales are a magical mix of spectacular engineering works and stunning countryside. Criss-crossed with canals, many of which have now been re-opened, see astonishing aquaducts, complex locks and narrow waterways. Lakes and forests cover much of the area and there are some fabulous walks in ancient woodland.
North Wales Borderlands Highlights
- Bod Petrual Trails - a network of track and trails take visitors through ancient forest and open heathland
- Chirk Castle - the last Edward I Welsh castle still lived in today with award-winning gardens
- Erddig - winner of UKTV History 'Britain's Best' Historic House, with state rooms displaying original 18th and 19th-century furniture and furnishings
- Llangollen Steam Railway - seven and a half miles of some of the most wonderful railway anywhere
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - situated in a finely wooded valley, having Chirk Castle immediately above it and Glen Ceiriog as a background
- The Horse Shoe Pass - offers some of the most spectacular views in Wales as it climbs from Llangollen
Plan your visit to the North Wales Borderlands
- North Wales Borderlands Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in the North Wales Borderlands
- North Wales Borderlands Attractions - browse a comprehensive list of places to visit
- North Wales Borderlands Short Breaks - offers and ideas in the North Wales Borderlands
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