SEVERN WONDERS OF WALES
1. Pistyll Rhaeadr:
Pistyll Rhaeadr is the tallest waterfall in the UK, but it’s higher than Niagra Falls, at a staggering 240 feet tall. It sits in the Berwyn Mountains, splashing the deep green foliage on either side. It then runs through another two tiers, crashing under rock-carved bridges and burrowing its way around beautiful natural scenery.
2. Llangollen Bridge:
This medieval bridge in Llangollen stretches across the River Dee with three charming arches, allowing the water to rush under it and nature to grow around it. It connects the equally charming black-bordered white houses on both sides of the bank.
3. Overton yew trees:
In the small village of Overton-on-Dee, not one but over 20 wonders standing in a circle in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin. Some of the yews are so ancient they pre-date the church itself and have been standing strong in the same spot for thousands of years.
4. Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa):
This mountain is most famous of the seven wonders of Wales. It is the highest peak in Snowdonia National Park and in all of Wales and England. The effort it takes to climb the more than 1,000m high peak is worth it for the verdant views of numerous other mountain tops stretching out into the distance, in every direction. There’s six ways up, varying in difficulty.
5. St Winefride's Well:
A very significant pilgrimage site, in Holywell, North Wales. People have been traveling this Welsh well for more than 1,300 years. The story behind the Well is that St Winefride ran from her seducer, who then caught up with her and cut off her head. A spring came up where her head fell. She was then brought back to life by her uncle, St. Beuno. Many visitors flock to the site to seek healing in its waters, believing it can cure sickness and infirmity.
6. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct:
This world heritage site is ‘a masterpiece of creative genius’ of Thomas Telford. He designed and built the Pontcysyllte aqueduct using the experience he gained from building Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct on the Shrewsbury Canal. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct itself. it is the highest navigable aqueduct in the world.
7. St Giles Steeple:
The iconic 16th-century tower of St.Giles Church in Wrexham, rises to a height of 41 m (136 feet). The church is recognised as one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical architecture in Wales. Visitors can book a slot to climb the tower on the first Saturday of every month. The tower can be seen from miles around. The richly-decorated tower, with its four striking hexagonal turrets, was begun in 1506 and completed in 1719.
2. Llangollen Bridge:
This medieval bridge in Llangollen stretches across the River Dee with three charming arches, allowing the water to rush under it and nature to grow around it. It connects the equally charming black-bordered white houses on both sides of the bank.
3. Overton yew trees:
In the small village of Overton-on-Dee, not one but over 20 wonders standing in a circle in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin. Some of the yews are so ancient they pre-date the church itself and have been standing strong in the same spot for thousands of years.
This mountain is most famous of the seven wonders of Wales. It is the highest peak in Snowdonia National Park and in all of Wales and England. The effort it takes to climb the more than 1,000m high peak is worth it for the verdant views of numerous other mountain tops stretching out into the distance, in every direction. There’s six ways up, varying in difficulty.
5. St Winefride's Well:
A very significant pilgrimage site, in Holywell, North Wales. People have been traveling this Welsh well for more than 1,300 years. The story behind the Well is that St Winefride ran from her seducer, who then caught up with her and cut off her head. A spring came up where her head fell. She was then brought back to life by her uncle, St. Beuno. Many visitors flock to the site to seek healing in its waters, believing it can cure sickness and infirmity.
6. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct:
This world heritage site is ‘a masterpiece of creative genius’ of Thomas Telford. He designed and built the Pontcysyllte aqueduct using the experience he gained from building Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct on the Shrewsbury Canal. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct itself. it is the highest navigable aqueduct in the world.
7. St Giles Steeple:
The iconic 16th-century tower of St.Giles Church in Wrexham, rises to a height of 41 m (136 feet). The church is recognised as one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical architecture in Wales. Visitors can book a slot to climb the tower on the first Saturday of every month. The tower can be seen from miles around. The richly-decorated tower, with its four striking hexagonal turrets, was begun in 1506 and completed in 1719.
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