Apple Tree Hideaway Guidebook
Sightseeing
A lovely little town where you can visit the horseshoe falls by horse drawn canal boat, take a steam train along the Dee valley or climb up to Dinas Bran castle before enjoying tea and scones by the river.
132 locals recommend
Llangollen
A lovely little town where you can visit the horseshoe falls by horse drawn canal boat, take a steam train along the Dee valley or climb up to Dinas Bran castle before enjoying tea and scones by the river.
Explore the wonderful castle or go for a walk in the grounds. Just a 10 min drive from your accommodation or if you fancy a hike, you can walk to the castle from the hut-4 miles each way along Offas Dyke. Reward yourself with a stop at the castle tea room half way!
86 locals recommend
National Trust - Chirk Castle
Explore the wonderful castle or go for a walk in the grounds. Just a 10 min drive from your accommodation or if you fancy a hike, you can walk to the castle from the hut-4 miles each way along Offas Dyke. Reward yourself with a stop at the castle tea room half way!
Britain's tallest waterfall is just 30mins drive away. Spectacular after the rain.
71 locals recommend
Pistyll Rhaeadr
Britain's tallest waterfall is just 30mins drive away. Spectacular after the rain.
Cross the bridge if you are feeling brave. Spectacular views along the valley. You can hire a canal boat for the day or simply enjoy the walks and views. Reward yourself with a pint at the canal side Thomas Telford Inn.
62 locals recommend
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Station RoadCross the bridge if you are feeling brave. Spectacular views along the valley. You can hire a canal boat for the day or simply enjoy the walks and views. Reward yourself with a pint at the canal side Thomas Telford Inn.
If you like art or just enjoy a mooch around somewhere a bit different, this is the place to go. Giant metal animals can be found around the grounds-like a safari park frozen in time.
45 locals recommend
British Ironwork Centre
Aston WayIf you like art or just enjoy a mooch around somewhere a bit different, this is the place to go. Giant metal animals can be found around the grounds-like a safari park frozen in time.
Gorgeous community run castle which is free to visit. Make sure you stop off at the tea shop for an ice cream though.
15 locals recommend
Whittington Castle
Castle StreetGorgeous community run castle which is free to visit. Make sure you stop off at the tea shop for an ice cream though.
Castle ruins siting high above Llangollen. You can hike up there from the town or drive a little closer to give your legs a rest. Stunning views from the top.
44 locals recommend
Castell Dinas Bran
Castle ruins siting high above Llangollen. You can hike up there from the town or drive a little closer to give your legs a rest. Stunning views from the top.
Just under an hours drive away, visit the stunning Stiperstones in the Shropshire Hills AONB.
21 locals recommend
Stiperstones National Nature Reserve
Just under an hours drive away, visit the stunning Stiperstones in the Shropshire Hills AONB.
Explore the old quarry and lime kilns that are now a fantastic nature reserve.
7 locals recommend
Llanymynech
Explore the old quarry and lime kilns that are now a fantastic nature reserve.
There is absolutely loads to see and do in ironbridge gorge- around an hours drive away.
27 locals recommend
Ironbridge Gorge Civil Parish
There is absolutely loads to see and do in ironbridge gorge- around an hours drive away.
A lovely place for a walk where you can take in a section of Offa's Dyke trail. Great views. Just a 10 min drive away.
8 locals recommend
Oswestry Old Racecourse Common Heritage Site
A lovely place for a walk where you can take in a section of Offa's Dyke trail. Great views. Just a 10 min drive away.
Well worth a drive up to this remote cafe on top of a hill above Llangollen. The food is fairly basic but the views and the twisty road are amazing!
Ponderosa Cafe
Horseshoe PassWell worth a drive up to this remote cafe on top of a hill above Llangollen. The food is fairly basic but the views and the twisty road are amazing!
Chirk Aqueduct
Stunning walk along the canal and river.
Lovely walk with fabulous far reaching views from the top.
31 locals recommend
Admiral Rodney’s pillar
Lovely walk with fabulous far reaching views from the top.
Entertainment
Hermon Chapel
Chapel StreetLocal arts venue with regular live music, theatre and comedy nights.
A quirky little community cinema showing a mixture of classic, foreign and modern films throughout the year.
Kinokulture
9 Arthur StA quirky little community cinema showing a mixture of classic, foreign and modern films throughout the year.
Fabulous, award winning pub serving real ale, craft beer and a huge selection of gins. Serves bar snacks. Very dog friendly.
The Bastion Alehouse
5 Leg StFabulous, award winning pub serving real ale, craft beer and a huge selection of gins. Serves bar snacks. Very dog friendly.
The Fox Inn
21 Church StreetLovely old pub and a great place to find live music at the weekends
Activity
Great riding school offering hacks out on to the hills. Just a couple of miles from your accommodation. https://springhill.farm/
7 locals recommend
Springhill Farm
Great riding school offering hacks out on to the hills. Just a couple of miles from your accommodation. https://springhill.farm/
Climb to the highest peak in the Berwyn mountains and enjoy spectacular scenery on this 6 mile circular walk. There is a lovely cafe at the base of the mountain where you can reward your efforts.
6 locals recommend
Cadair Berwyn
Climb to the highest peak in the Berwyn mountains and enjoy spectacular scenery on this 6 mile circular walk. There is a lovely cafe at the base of the mountain where you can reward your efforts.
Mile End Golf Club
Shrewsbury RoadLion Quays Luxury Hotel & Spa
The perfect place to relax and unwind
A must see! A great day out where you can hike, hire bikes, try canoeing or simply relax and explore the sculpture park and views of the lake.
108 locals recommend
Lake Vyrnwy
A must see! A great day out where you can hike, hire bikes, try canoeing or simply relax and explore the sculpture park and views of the lake.
Oswestry Climbing Centre
11 Maesbury RdFood Scene
The local! Just a couple of minutes walk from your accommodation this friendly village pub is the perfect place to enjoy a drink or a meal.
9 locals recommend
The Cross Keys
Glyn RdThe local! Just a couple of minutes walk from your accommodation this friendly village pub is the perfect place to enjoy a drink or a meal.
White Lion
Castle StreetGreat pub with a wonderful beer garden, right next door to the castle. Lovely food.
Simla Tandoori Restaurant
42 Beatrice StreetLovely Indian restaurant in the heart of the town.
Poachers Pocket station
Pub next to the canal with a great beer garden and good food
Fat Rabbit
20 Bailey StFabulous vegan cafe in the heart of the town.
Neighbourhoods
Shrewsbury is well worth a visit. A beautiful and historic town woven between the meandering river Severn.
244 locals recommend
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is well worth a visit. A beautiful and historic town woven between the meandering river Severn.
Historic market town where you can enjoy a lakeside stroll, an ice cream or hire a boat.
46 locals recommend
Ellesmere
Historic market town where you can enjoy a lakeside stroll, an ice cream or hire a boat.
Welshpool