In 1960 Portmeirion Village was made world famous when it was used as a film set for British TV cult classic “The Prisoner,” and it still hosts an annual Prisoner weekender.

I have always visit for a day trip but many have been married and stayed in the hotel of the mansion Castell Deudraeth. I like to then drive to Criccieth and stay at Mor Heli Guest House right on the ocean front. It feel like you’re on a ship when you look out of the window.  www.morheli.co.uk

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Husky days in the forest of Wales… 

It’s a unique adventure for grown ups and young people over the age of 14 years

They say…..You will be part of our working sled dog’s training session, in a beautiful, remote area of Welsh Forest. Immerse yourself in the exciting world of dog mushing with an awesome ride on our passenger cart through the forest with one of our enthusiastic 6 dog teams

Location

Mynydd Sleddog Adventures forest site is situated at Bwlch Hafod Einion near Llyn Brenig and Alwen Reservoir, North Wales. Close to The Sportsman’s Arms Inn – the highest pub in Wales. Approx. 14 miles from the picturesque towns of Denbigh, Ruthin and Llanrwst.

Accommodation

Where to stay. There quite a few rather lovely place to stay up this way. 

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I wanted to go away with Burt Dog and spend 5 days in different locations where I could walk him without restrictions.

I find it quite difficult to search online and find a load of dog walks locally so here’s my week worth I hope you enjoy. 

Where do you take your beloved four-legged friend for a day out that both of you will enjoy, and you will be welcomed?

We love pooches here at Holiday Ideas Wales and we’ve put together a week’s worth of walks suitable for all kinds of canines – and families too.

If you’re feeling brave, you could do all seven ideas – but if not just pick one to start with and take it from there. 

Day 1: Llandegla Forest, Wrexham, North Wales 

Just half an hour’s drive from the centre of Wrexham, or Ruthin depending on which direction you are travelling, Llandegla Forest is a popular location for mountain bikers as well as dog walkers.

The walk through the woods is beautiful and perfect for dogs, especially the reservoir where your pooch can take a dip while you relax and take in the scenery.

Best of all, the One Planet Mountain Bike Centre – as well as offering mountain bike hire – has a tremendous café where you can enjoy home-cooked food after your walk through the forest.

Day 2: Elwy River, St Asaph

St Asaph is well known as Britain’s second smallest city in terms of population and urban area, and the walk along its tree-flanked river is just right for little legs.

The circular walk – so you’ll end up where you started – begins at the bridge over the river itself, and calls at St Asaph Common en route.

There’s plenty of parking near the river too, and if you fancy taking in some history, you can end your day with a wander around the cathedral, reputed to be the smallest ancient cathedral in Great Britain and dating back to the 13th century.

Day 3: Wepre Park

A five-minute drive from Connah’s Quay or about 20 minutes from Mold, Wepre Park is not to be missed.

Parking is free (always a bonus) and the walk through the woods follows an excellent path, making it perfect for dogs, little ones and pushchairs.

There’s a waterfall area that your pooch will love to get wet in – dogs are allowed off their leads and there are lots of open areas for he or she to run around in.

The scenery is fantastic and there’s a café to grab some lunch and picnic benches to enjoy your lunch at too. What’s not to love?

Day 4: Cae Ddol Park, Ruthin

Cae Ddol Park is a great walk for nature lovers and children, with swans, nesting birds, sheep and cattle to be found – but not so good if your dog isn’t good around other animals. 

Taking around 45 minutes, the walk is relatively painless, with no steep hills, paved paths to keep you on track and gorgeous streams and meadows as well as the pond, where dogs are restricted due to the swans.

Day 5: Beddgelert

We’d recommend two walks in Beddgelert.

One starts in the village itself, goes alongside the River Glaslyn, crosses the railway at the gate and takes you to the shale beach.

It’s great for dogs and is best done first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon.

Another, always popular with tourists thanks to the legend of Beddgelert, begins and ends just before the footbridge over the river, just south of the river.

It follows a well-signposted footpath and takes in the  stone monument of legendary dog Gelert’s grave.

It then continues to Beudy Buarth Gwyn, with its bronze cast of Gelert, and takes in island Ynys Dol-leian and fields where, according to the National Trust, “=you might be lucky enough to spot the hay rattle, purple loosestrife, whorled caraway and the ragged robin.”

It’s a relatively leisurely walk (about 45 minutes to an hour) and is perfect for dogs and children too.

Day 6: Alyn Water in Wrexham

As you’d expect from the largest country park in Wrexham, Alyn Waters is full of different walks.

One fan on TripAdvisor enthused: “This is my local park for walking my dog on a daily basis, plenty of lovely off track routes to take through the woodlands or keep to the main paths, follow the path down to the river but be aware of the incline on the way back up.”

There’s plenty of parking on both sides of the park, with the Gwersyllt side including a café, gift shop and toilets (including baby change facilities) and the Llay side including a playground and nature reserve.

You and your dog will love walking alongside the river through the park, and dog-walking website walkiees.co.uk said: “It’s perfect for all sizes, with plenty of benches along the way, café and picnic areas, a park for the kids and parking.”

Day 7: Loggerheads Country Park

Loggerheads is a gorgeous country park in the Clwydian range of mountains, around 10 minutes’ drive from Mold and Moel Famau.

If your dog is keen on water, you’ll find a raft of streams for him or her to play in, and – as in many country parks – how long you walk is entirely up to you.

Whether you take a  45-minute stroll or do the three-hour hike up to Devil’s Gorge, most of the paths are easy enough to navigate, with shale paths and plenty of places to stop for a breather.

Chances are you’ll have plenty of company, as Loggerheads is very popular with other dog walkers and families too.

Down at the bottom there’s the lovely Café Florence to finish off or start at, and if you fancy a longer stay the We Three Loggerheads pub and restaurant has rooms to let too.

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