Denbigh Moors
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Facts and practical information
Denbigh Moors is an upland region in Conwy and Denbighshire in north-east Wales, between Snowdonia and the Clwydian Range. It includes the large reservoirs Llyn Brenig and Llyn Alwen, and the Clocaenog Forest, which has one of Wales's last populations of red squirrels. It also contains the open heath Hafod Elwy Moor National Nature Reserve. ()
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Nearby attractions include: Conwy Falls, Gwydir Forest, Llyn Elsi, Gwydir Castle.
3.5 miWNatural attraction, Park, TrailConwy Falls, Betws-y-Coed
90 min walk • Conwy Falls is a waterfall on the River Conwy at Bro Garmon in Conwy County Borough in Wales. The falls and surrounding area are a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearby cafe, adjacent to the A5, is an interesting example of the work of the Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis, of Portmeirion fame.
6.1 miNWNatural attraction, Park, ForestGwydir Forest, Betws-y-Coed
155 min walk • Gwydir Forest, also spelled Gwydyr, is located in Conwy county borough and the Snowdonia National Park in Wales. It takes its name from the ancient Gwydir Estate, established by the John Wynn family of Gwydir Castle, which owned this area. Natural Resources Wales uses the alternative spelling.
4.9 miWNatural attraction, Body of water, ParkLlyn Elsi, Betws-y-Coed
126 min walk • Llyn Elsi is a lake located above the village of Betws-y-coed in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. It is a reservoir providing water for the village.
5.4 miNWForts and castlesGwydir Castle, Llanrwst
138 min walk • Gwydir Castle is situated in the Conwy valley, Wales, a mile to the west of the ancient market town of Llanrwst and 1.5 miles to the south of the large village of Trefriw.
4.2 miWSpecialty museum, Historical place, MuseumConwy Valley Railway Museum, Betws-y-Coed
108 min walk • The Conwy Valley Railway Museum is located at Betws-y-Coed railway station, Betws-y-Coed, North Wales, on the site of the old railway goods yard.
4.3 miWSacred and religious sites, Church, Gothic Revival architectureSt Mary's Church, Betws-y-Coed
110 min walk • St Mary's Church, Betws-y-Coed, is in the village of Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, Wales. It is an active Anglican parish church of the Church in Wales, in the deanery of Arllechwedd, the archdeaconry of Bangor and the diocese of Bangor. The church is designated by Cadw as a Grade II* listed building.
5 miENature, Natural attraction, LakeAlwen Reservoir
128 min walk • The Alwen Reservoir or Cronfa Alwen is a 5 kilometres long reservoir near Pentre-Llyn-Cymmer in Conwy County Borough, Wales.
5.6 miNWChurch, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architectureSt Grwst's Church, Llanrwst
143 min walk • St Grwst's Church, Llanrwst, is located in Church Street, Llanrwst, Conwy, Wales. It is an active Church in Wales parish church and is part of the Aberconwy Mission Area in the archdeaconry of St Asaph, and the diocese of St Asaph.
2.3 miENature, Natural attraction, LakeLlyn Alwen
60 min walk • Llyn Alwen is a small natural upland lake on Mynydd Hiraethog in Conwy County Borough, Wales at SH 898 565. It lies on the rolling Silurian moorland to the north-west of Mwdwl-eithin and about 10 km to the east of Betws y Coed.
4 miWBridgeWaterloo Bridge, Betws-y-Coed
101 min walk • Waterloo Bridge is an early cast iron bridge, spanning the River Conwy at Betws-y-Coed, in Conwy county borough, north-west Wales. The bridge is located about half a mile south-east of the village. It was built by the civil engineer Thomas Telford.
4.9 miNWNature, Natural attraction, LakeLlyn Parc, Snowdonia National Park
125 min walk • Llyn Park is a lake in the Gwydir Forest in North Wales. Lying at a height of 664 feet, it covers an area of 22 acres, and is long and narrow in shape.