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Geocaching in North Wales Borderlands

Geocaching is one of the fastest growing activities in the world. At the present time, there are said to be geocaches placed in more than 100 countries throughout the world, on all seven continents, including Antarctica. Read more...

13.02.2012,

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Clwydian Range

You won't be surprised to learn, this is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Or AONB for short. One of only five in the whole of Wales.

As the name suggests, this 35-kilometre chain of heather-clad hills and limestone cliffs is certainly outstanding. And it's incomparably beautiful.

Moel Famau is the highest point of the Clwydian Range. The range, really a very large country park, attracts 200,000 visitors a year. Including hundreds on a single evening last year to mark the bicentenary of the Jubilee Tower - one of the icons of the North Wales Borderlands.

Started in 1810 to mark the golden jubilee of "mad! King George III, the now-ruined tower perches right on top of the mountain. You can imagine the views from 554 metres up. You've guessed it - they're outstanding, natural and beautiful.

Offa's Dyke

Offa's Dyke National Trail passes through the Clwydian Range on an epic 177-mile journey from Sedbury Cliffs near Chepstow to Prestatyn. Where you can dip your aching feet in the Irish Sea.

Wat's Dyke

Shorter and less famous than the earthworks of Offa - but even older. Wat's Dyke Way follows the handiwork of a sixth-century trailblazer all the way from Shropshire to Basingwerk Abbey at Holywell.

Ceiriog Valley

Lloyd George called the Ceiriog Valley "a little piece of heaven on earth". And it hasn't changed. You'll still hear Welsh spoken and see farmers working their sheepdogs. The walking, horse riding and fishing are heavenly, too.

Coed Llandegla Forest

No wonder Coed Llandegla Forest covers 650 acres. It has a lot to pack in. Mountain biking routes for all abilities. Half the Welsh population of black grouse. And an eco-friendly cafe serving officially Britain's best bacon baps.