A walking weekend will be staged in Llangollen in early May.
Trekkers will be
able to choose routes of varying length, all taking advantage of the area’s
scenic beauty and rich history.
The weekend will be
on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5 and organiser Mike Smart said: “Llangollen
has a wealth of history, heritage and a beautiful landscape. In fact, it is a
walkers' wonderland.
“Those taking part
can choose from short, medium and long challenging walks led by professional guides who will share
their local knowledge of colourful history, heritage and folklore whilst
guiding you through some of the most beautiful countryside in North Wales.
“Walks range from a
two-hour historic town walk to one
going across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Thomas Telford's 1805
industrial masterpiece 127ft high above the stunning Dee Valley.
“There is also a challenging 14-mile high moors wilderness
walk with a steam train ride back.”
All walks start
from the Tourist Information Centre in Llangollen.
Former town clerk
Ian Parry, who has been involved in bringing the event to the area, said: “We
achieved Walkers are Welcome Town
status for Llangollen about four years ago and the first year we organised a
successful walking weekend based at the Pavilion.
“Main reason for
seeking that status was to attract more walkers to the town and help the local
economy.
“Now that I have
retired I felt I should organise something to ensure Llangollen does not lose
its accreditation as a Walkers are
Welcome Town.”
He added: “I did
set up a small Llangollen Walking Group as part of the Walkers are Welcome initiative and I need now to arrange a
meeting of the group to see if we can organise some other walking events.
“If anyone is
interested in joining our group they can contact me on 01978 753897, 07785
541445, or by emailing parry.ian@btinternet.com.”
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