United Kingdom, Denbighshire, Wales
A famous horseshoe bend switchback climbing out of the Vale of Llangollen.
Length
18 km
In miles
11.2 mi
Driving time
27 min
Atlas rating
8.8 / 10
The run
Llangollen to Ruthin, following the A542. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Snow gates close the summit in severe winter weather
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