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United Kingdom, Denbighshire, Wales

Horseshoe Pass

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

Driving quality8.9
Scenery8.7

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