Bands of determined-looking walkers were out in force in the town this morning (Saturday) as the fifth Llangollen Round Challenge got underway.
Organisers say more than 750 walkers from across the UK and abroad - plus a small army of volunteer helpers - are taking part in the largest-ever Challenge today and tomorrow, all raising funds for Cancer Research UK.
The often gruelling run/walk through the beautiful yet tough terrain of the hills surrounding the town was launched in 2012 by members of the Llangollen Ramblers group and is based roughly on the Alpine Walk Tour of Mont Blanc.
The amount raised for Cancer Research UK (CRUK) by the challenge has climbed steadily to almost £120,000 which has been boosted by government returns on charity donations.
If anything shows the tremendous support for the event it is the scores of participants' cars packing onto the Eisteddfod's overflow parking area this morning. The school playing field was also full of their vehicles.
* A huge number of vehicles on the overflow car park.
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