Llandegla

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Llandegla is a smallvillage in NorthWales, located in the heart of the Welsh countryside. It is thislocation which encapsulates the appeal of Llandegla,offering access to the glories of the Welsh landscape and a host of outdooractivities.

Llandegla is alsosituated within easy driving distance of the Welsh coast, meaning that visitorsstaying in the village are able to sample everything that Wales has to offer,from the sweeping golden sands of Prestatynand Rhylto the lush green fields, mountains and forests that are right on the doorstep.

History ofLlandegla

Historically, the village of Llandeglawas significant because of the position it occupied on the route which farmersused to travel along when taking cattle from Wales to England. Over the years,the economic focus of the region shifted to quarrying, before the modern era,when tourism became the main industry.

Attractionsin Llandegla

The key to the appeal of Llandeglalies in the beauty of the landscape stretching away in all directions, but thecentre of the village itself also has some point of interest which any visitorwill be keen to take in.

The rich history of the area is represented by theChurch of Saint Tecla, which is believed to have originally been constructed inmediaeval times, before being rebuilt in 1866. Visitors today can still admireancient artifacts in the form of a font, plank chest and chandelier which alldate from the medieval era.

A short walk down the hill from the church willbring you to St Teclas Well, which was a site of pilgrimage up until the 1800s,drawing visitors who believed that it could offer a cure forepilepsy.

Visitors looking for an unusual activity to takepart in whilst staying in Llandegla should makethe short trip to the North Wales Gliding Club where, for a small fee, evenabsolute beginners can experience the thrill of gliding silently over thestunning landscape.

Walking AroundLlandegla

When it comes to walking, Llandeglaoffers a number of walks it would be difficult to match. Two of the most famouslong distance walks in Wales - the Offa's Dyke Path and the Clwydian Way –actually cut directly through the village, allowing visitors to sample as much,or as little, of these routes as they wish. The hills around Llandeglaoffer a multitude of paths and trails, and local beauty spots such as the HorseshoePass and Moel Gyw Mountain offer a fantastic backdrop for a walk or drive.

Mountain Bikingin Llandegla

Those keen on a more dynamic and exciting means ofgetting around Llandegla will relish a trip to theLlandegla Forest, where you can hire a mountainbike for the day and take on the range of specially designed biking trails,ranked for length and difficulty. Whether you’re a hardened mountain bikerlooking for a challenge, or a family out for a day of fresh air and fun, thisnatural playground is the perfect venue.

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