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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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Horse racing at Bangor-on-Dee started more than 150 years ago when a couple of chaps from the local hunt galloped across the meadows for a £50 prize.

And they still haven't got around to putting in a grandstand. Bangor is the only racecourse in Britain without one. Because the views are so stunning from the grass banks fo this natural amphitheatre overlooking the River Dee and the Welsh hills, there really isn't any need.

The place is so special that it was thriller writer Dick Francis's favourite course. Mind, things have changed a bit since he rode his first ever winner here back in 1947. Not least the posh nosh available in the Paddock and Wynnstay restaurants.

The course is so popular that it stages National Hunt meetings 10 months of the year. So what's the attraction? Pure entertainment, whether you're an inveterate punter or a complete novice.

 

No wonder Coed Llandegla Forest covers 650 acres. It has alot 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.

There's alot of water in the North Wales Borderlands. And alot of watersports to go with it. Try white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking on the River Dee at Llangollen.