The Dee Way

From Prestatyn or Hoylake through Chester and Llangollen to the source

The route follows the River Dee along the Welsh or English sides of its estuary, through the history city of Chester, the borderlands, Llangollen and the stunning Dee Valley, passing beautiful Llyn Tegid at Y Bala to the river's source in the mountains of southern Snowdonia. A key feature is that the trail is supported by public transport throughout its length. In addition to a continuous walk of up to 142 miles (228 km), the Dee Way offers 22 consecutive linear walks to local transport, a 58-mile estuary walk and a 13½-mile upland circuit of Llyn Tegid, This book also provides a fascinating history of the river from Roman times, including its maritime and industrial past, border battles, and an insight into the diverse communities the trail passes through.