The
Horseshoe Pass
Horseshoe Pass (Welsh: Bwlch yr Oernant, "Pass of the Cold
Stream") is a mountain pass in Denbighshire, north-east Wales. It
separates
Llantysilio Mountain
Llantysilio Mountain to the west from the 565 metre (1,854
feet) mountain and Marilyn Cyrn-y-Brain to the east. The A542 road
from
Llandegla
Llandegla to
Llangollen
Llangollen runs through the pass, reaching a maximum
height of 417 metres (1,368 ft). The road travels in a horseshoe
shape around the sides of a valley, giving the pass its English name.
This route dates from 1811, when a turnpike road was constructed
across the area. As with the rest of the roads in the Clwydian Range,
it is not uncommon for sheep to gather in the road, sometimes causing
problems for drivers. The road is also frequently closed in winter due
to snowfall or landslides.
The Pass is well known for the Ponderosa cafe at its highest point and
the scenic views along the road. Both the cafe and the pass itself are
extremely popular with cyclists & motorcyclists. There are many
walks and routes in the immediate area that are popular with hikers,
and there are a number of campsites nearby.
References[edit]
Llandegla
Llandegla Millennium Action Group (2003)
Llandegla
Llandegla Then and Now, LMAG,
Llandegla.
Sheep in a
Horseshoe Pass
Horseshoe Pass lay-by
September 2005
External links[edit]
Historic Landscape Characterisation - The Vale of Llangollen:
Maesyrychen, Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust
Horseshoe Pass
Horseshoe Pass walk, BBC
HorseShoe Pass Denbighshire, Positively North Wales
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