Programme of outdoor events unveiled

* A number of the events will be held at Plas Newydd.

The Clwydian Range & Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is promoting a series of events and activities in the area over the next month or so. They are:

Thursday May 2: 10am-1pm

Community Miles Route Sun Bank.

Meet outside the Tourist Information Centre in Castle Street, Llangollen for a guided walk of 4.5 miles around the countryside of Llangollen visiting Castell Dinas Bran.

May 4-6:

Llangollen Walking Festival, all within the Clwydian Range & Dee Valley AONB and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tuesday May 7:

Go Wild in the Dell. Curious Creatures. At Plas Newydd. Re-wild you child by taking part in nature-based activities. All you need is outdoor  clothing and wellies. Parents stay and play.

Wednesday May 8:

Bwlch y Groes short walk.

Meet in the westbound layby at Glyndyfrdwy LL21 9HN.

Discover efforts to conserve the declining curlew population.

Sunday May 12:

Guided walk Valle Crucis Abbey and the Pillar of Eliseg.

Meet ast Llantysilio Green car park.

Join the Friends of the Clwydian Range & Dee Valley AONB to explore the abbey and 9^th century pillar taking in part of the World Heritage Site and industry that linked the canal.

Thursday May 16: 7.30-10pm

Evening walk to Biddulph Tower.

Meet in the Market Street car park in Llangollen.

Join a leisurely four-mile evening stroll to enjoy the setting sun, the calls of the curlew and far-reaching views of the Dee Valley from the ruins of Biddulph Tower. Booking required.

June-August:

Summer Trail at Plas Newydd.

Learn about the typical year for the Ladies of Llangollen by finding clues and answering questions, Prize of completion. Cost is £2.50 each.

Nature Week Tuesday June 4: 4-5.30pm

Go Wild in the Dell. Tremendous Trees at Plas Newydd.

Re-wild your child with nature-based activities. All you need is outdoor clothing and wellies. Parents play and stay.

* For bookable events, go to: www.eventbrite.co.uk and search: Clwydian Range & Dee Valley AONB. To contact Clwydian Range & Dee Valley AONB, call 01824 712757.