Thursday 22nd June 2023

Up bright and early to make final preparations before driving to Wales. Made packed lunches to use up what was left in the fridge. Packed the car. Set off around 1100, heading up the M1 to the M6, then on to the M54. Stopped at a service station near Telford and ate out packed lunches at a picnic table, before driving on to Llangollen. Parked up on a street on the south bank of the Dee and had a wander round. Found the wee cottage we’d stayed in 12 years ago which overlooked the river. 

Didn't find anywhere interesting to aim for at 

dinner time despite perambulating the small town centre. Found ourselves outside our BnB so checked in. Nice 3-storey Victorian terraced house which has recently been refurbished, providing three well appointed rooms. We were on the top floor with a pleasant view of the old railway station and the river. Decided to eat at the Corn Mill, but walked to the Hand Hotel first for a quick drink alfresco on their riverside terrace. At the Corn Mill, we found a table outside, overlooking the river...watched a dipper hop about on the rocks a short distance below. We enjoyed steak and chips. Took a turn along the Llangollen canal afterward, before returning to Riversdale House for the night...