Dee Valley Way
A 17-mile long-distance footpath in Denbighshire, North Wales, crossing varied types of terrain on its route from Llangollen to Corwen. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SJ 214 422
Distance: 17 miles (27 km)
Time: 6–8 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
255 Llangollen and Berwyn
256 Wrexham / Wrecsam and Llangollen
264 Vale of Clwyd / Dyffryn Clwyd
Summary
The Dee Valley Way is a path in Denbighshire, Wales, running between Llangollen and Corwen. Both towns lie on the main A5 (London–Holyhead) road and are close to the Welsh–English border. The path crosses a varied landscape rich in the often turbulent history of border country and throughout its course provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy local wildlife. Key locations visited along or close to the path include Llangollen, Pentrefelin, Valle Crucis Abbey, Berwyn, Llidiart Annie, Llandynan, Rhewl, Rhosynwst, Carrog, Nant Fawr, Trewyn Fawr, and Corwen.