Local Area
Rhuallt Country Park
Beautiful Local Area of North Wales
North Wales has recently been named one of the top four destinations to visit in the world, and when you consider its breathtaking landscape, rich cultural heritage, and wealth of activities, it’s easy to understand why! Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure, peaceful relaxation, or a journey through history, North Wales has it all.
The region boasts miles of unspoiled coastline, where you can enjoy scenic walks, beautiful beaches, and tranquil seaside towns. Coastal paths stretch along rugged cliffs, offering spectacular views of the Irish Sea. Whether you’re a nature lover or simply seeking a quiet retreat, North Wales’ coastline provides the perfect setting for a memorable experience. You will find heritage sites, including medieval castles, stately homes, and ancient monuments.
Inland, you’ll find the magnificent mountains of Snowdonia, an adventurer’s paradise. From hiking and climbing to high-speed zip-lines and underground trampoline parks, Snowdonia offers an exhilarating playground for those who love the outdoors. And for those who prefer a more leisurely pace, the area’s natural beauty provides ample opportunities for picnicking, wildlife spotting, and photography.
Beautiful North Wales
North Wales has recently been named one of the top four destinations to visit in the world, and when you consider its breathtaking landscape, rich cultural heritage, and wealth of activities, it’s easy to understand why! Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure, peaceful relaxation, or a journey through history, North Wales has it all.
The region boasts miles of unspoiled coastline, where you can enjoy scenic walks, beautiful beaches, and tranquil seaside towns. Coastal paths stretch along rugged cliffs, offering spectacular views of the Irish Sea. Whether you’re a nature lover or simply seeking a quiet retreat, North Wales’ coastline provides the perfect setting for a memorable experience. You will find heritage sites, including medieval castles, stately homes, and ancient monuments.
Inland, you’ll find the magnificent mountains of Snowdonia, an adventurer’s paradise. From hiking and climbing to high-speed zip-lines and underground trampoline parks, Snowdonia offers an exhilarating playground for those who love the outdoors. And for those who prefer a more leisurely pace, the area’s natural beauty provides ample opportunities for picnicking, wildlife spotting, and photography.
Explore the natural beauty
Offa’s Dyke is on our doorstep and you can join one of the footpaths less than a mile from the park. Offa’s Dyke is an ancient earthwork stretching 177 miles along the England-Wales border, built by King Offa in the 8th century. It offers scenic hiking trails and historic exploration. (0.6 miles – LL17 0TP)
Snowdonia National Park is home to Wales’ highest mountain, Snowdon, offering views across the sea to Ireland. The park also has an extensive network of trails, over 100 lakes and craggy peaks like Cader Idris and Tryfan (22.5 miles – 40 mins)
North Wales Coastal Path – there is 34 miles of cycle path along the North Wales coast between Talacre and Penmaenmawr. It is mostly hard surfaced and nearly continuously off-road (nearest point 6 miles – LL19 7EY)
Prestatyn Golf Course is the most northerly course in mainland Wales and is routed across 150 acres of natural links land (9 miles – LL19 7HS)
Explore the natural beauty
Offa’s Dyke is on our doorstep and you can join one of the footpaths less than a mile from the park. Offa’s Dyke is an ancient earthwork stretching 177 miles along the England-Wales border, built by King Offa in the 8th century. It offers scenic hiking trails and historic exploration. (0.6 miles – LL17 0TP)
Snowdonia National Park is home to Wales’ highest mountain, Snowdon, offering views across the sea to Ireland. The park also has an extensive network of trails, over 100 lakes and craggy peaks like Cader Idris and Tryfan (22.5 miles – 40 mins)
North Wales Coastal Path – there is 34 miles of cycle path along the North Wales coast between Talacre and Penmaenmawr. It is mostly hard surfaced and nearly continuously off-road (nearest point 6 miles – LL19 7EY)
Prestatyn Golf Course is the most northerly course in mainland Wales and is routed across 150 acres of natural links land (9 miles – LL19 7HS)
For adrenaline junkies!
Zip World Velocity is the fastest zip line in the world and the longest in Europe
(37 miles – LL57 4YG)
Llandegla Mountain Biking is one of the UK’s leading mountain bike trail centres which has something for everyone, no matter what your experience or ability
(30 miles – LL11 3AA)
National White Water Centre is the best location for white water rafting and kayaking on natural rapids in the United Kingdom (31 miles – LL23 7NU)
Surf Snowdonia a world-first inland surf lagoon with guaranteed, consistent waves offering surfing for all ages and abilities. (26.5 miles – LL32 8QE)
For adrenaline junkies!
Zip World Velocity is the fastest zip line in the world and the longest in Europe
(37 miles – LL57 4YG)
Llandegla Mountain Biking is one of the UK’s leading mountain bike trail centres which has something for everyone, no matter what your experience or ability
(30 miles – LL11 3AA)
National White Water Centre is the best location for white water rafting and kayaking on natural rapids in the United Kingdom (31 miles – LL23 7NU)
Surf Snowdonia a world-first inland surf lagoon with guaranteed, consistent waves offering surfing for all ages and abilities. (26.5 miles – LL32 8QE)
Heritage & Culture
Gwrych Castle A a magnificent 19th-century fortress in North Wales, gained worldwide fame as the filming location for I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! during the 2020 and 2021 series. (10 miles – LL22 8ET)
Conwy Castle a world heritage site; it is an imposing thirteenth-century castle and walls situated in Conwy’s quaint harbor (20 miles – LL32 8AY)
Llanberis Slate Museum this living, working museum tells the story of North Wales’ slate industry. Highlights include; daily slate-splitting demonstrations, furnished quarrymen’s houses and a giant waterwheel (43 miles – LL55 4TY)
Denbigh Castle – Crowning a steep hill above the medieval town, the castle was built to control the lordship of Denbigh (7.5 miles – LL16 3NB)
Bodnant Gardens is a National Trust property and one of the finest gardens in Britain, covering over 80 acres (21.5 miles – LL28 5RE)
Great Orme Tramway is Britain’s only cable-hauled public road tramway and one of only three surviving in the world (22 mile – LL30 2NB)