랑골렌 최고의 MTB 라이딩 경로

Gorgeously remote valley and suprisingly well graded (compared to other terrible climbs in this valley)

Starts out great fun with lots of rocks but soon flattens out a bit then becomes tarmac :( nice views at least though

Downright painful to go up but good views and decent surface

Some boggy sections really suck the power out of every pedal stroke making the road running next to this look much more appealing

The Llantysilio Green weir, more commonly known as the Horseshoe Falls, is a 140-meter-long, horseshoe-shaped weir designed by Thomas Telford in 1808 to divert water from the River Dee into the Llangollen Canal. This prominent structure is a significant piece of engineering and a feature of the World Heritage Site, providing water for the canal and attracting tourists with its unique design and surrounding landscape. The Llantysilio Green Car Park is a designated access point for visiting the falls. In the late 19th century a long piece of wood, about 30cm wide, floated on the water here to deflect floating debris away from the canal intake. It was fixed at one end. It’s visible in the photo, taken c.1890. Some trippers couldn’t resist the temptation to walk along it, ignoring a warning sign nearby, if they weren’t spotted by the “waterman” in charge of the sluice. Local residents took a dim view of such “unheeding folly”. 😂😂

Only upon reaching this monument—a Celtic cross at its top—will the passing walker or hiker realize that this is not one of those small, sacred monuments that are frequently encountered. Rather, the cross standing here by the path serves as a war memorial, commemorating the many victims that war and tyranny have claimed, including in this place. Despite the significant distance in time between those days and the present, these memorials lose none of their relevance. Their constant reminder to maintain peace remains the everlasting message.

This is the easy bit after a steep rocky climb

Great pub with fantastic outside area next to the river. Good food and beer too!