Llangollen

Llangollen  (meaning "church of St Collen") is a small town in Denbighshire, Wales, ten miles southwest of Wrexham. It's on A5, the historic stagecoach route, and close to the English border, so it's been a tourist destination for 200 years. It's notable for its abbey, the spectacular leaping aqueduct that carries the canal, and the fine half-timbered abode of the "Ladies of Llangollen".

Get in
The best way to arrive in Llangollen is by car or bus. The A5 (from London to Holyhead) runs through the town. On busy weekends the car parks within the town centre quickly fill (both short- and long-term), and the narrow streets slow to a crawl.

Arriva Bus 5 runs every 30 min from Wrexham, taking 45 min via Rhosllanerchrugog.

By train you can reach either Chirk or Ruabon, from there check for local buses to complete the journey into Llangollen.

Get around
Llangollen is a small town and all the tourist attractions can be reached on foot. The town centre consists of one main street running between the A5 and A539, most of the other roads lead off this. There is cheap car-parking in the town centre, just off the main street, but on busy weekends and holidays, it fills quickly.

Buy
The town has the usual selection of gift shops that you'd expect to find in Wales.

Eat
The town has a wide selection of restaurant types, including Indian, Italian and Chinese.



Drink
Most of the pubs are worth a visit. The Bridge End Hotel is popular with decent food and drinks offers.

Sleep
There are a number of Bed & Breakfasts in the town.



Go next
Carry on westwards along the A539 and you will end up going through the scenic Horseshoe Pass and at the peak is the Ponderosa Cafe Complex, though avoid this if you don't like heights! Stop off on your journey towards 'The Pass' and you will find Valle Crucis Abbey on your right, as well as nearby 'Elliseg's Pillar'.


 * Chirk
 * Wrexham
 * Ruthin