* 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 9th 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.