Nant Mill, in Coedpoeth near Wrexham
The Clywedog Trail is a 9-mile (14 km) footpath close to Wrexham in Wales. Starting at the Minera Lead Mines (53°03′04″N 3°04′52″W / 53.0512°N 3.0811°W) and running to King's Mills (53°02′09″N 2°58′30″W / 53.0358°N 2.9750°W), it follows the course of the River Clywedog. It is a haven for walking, relaxation and enjoying the peace of the wildlife. The Clywedog region played a role in the Industrial Revolution; ironmaking began in 1670, smelting iron ore with coke began in 1721 and John Wilkinson set up shop in 1761. For many years the area was one of the most important iron manufacturing centres in the world.
Sights
Sights passed include:
Erddig Hall, nr. Wrexham
- Minera Lead Mines
- Nant Mill
- Plas Power Church
- Offa's Dyke and Plas Power Woods
- Bersham Ironworks
- Bersham
- Erddig
- King's Mills
Plas Power Church in Bersham can be seen from the Clywedog Trail
External links
53°02′14″N 3°02′21″W / 53.0373°N 3.0391°W
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