Loop.
‘The seven wonders of Wales’ were listed in an anonymous 18th century poem.
- Miles: 172
- Start: anywhere on loop
- End: anywhere on loop
- Time: 5 and half hours to a day
- Suitability: A2 and above
“The Seven Wonders of Wales” is a traditional rhyme celebrating notable landmarks in North Wales. Thought to have been written in the late 18th or early 19th century by an English visitor, the poem’s list of wonders has varied over time. The seven most often mentioned are Pistyll Rhaeadr, Wrexham Steeple, Snowdon, the Overton yew trees, Gresford bells, Llangollen bridge, and St Winifred’s well. Each spot is admired for its unique charm and beauty, drawing countless tourists to Wales every year.
Wrexham Steeple, the tower of St Giles’ Church, Wrexham
Overton Yew Trees, a collection of ancient Yew trees in St Mary’s church yard Overton-On-Dee.
Llangollen Bridge, built in the 1280’s, spans the river Dee.
Pistyll Rhaeadr, one of Wales’ tallest waterfall at 240 ft.
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the highest mountain in Wales at 1085 ft.
St Winefride’s Well, a historic pilgrimage site in Holywell.
Gresford Bells, the bells of All Saints’ Church, considered amongst the finest-sounding church bells in Britain.
