One of only five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wales, the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley sits in north east Wales (Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)

One of Wales' most scenic stretches is finally getting the recognition it deserves. In a recent survey by Consumer magazine Which, members voted the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley among the most beautiful places in the UK. The area earned strong praise for its striking scenery, well-loved walking routes and a sense of quiet that feels increasingly rare.

One of only five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wales, the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley sits in north east Wales and runs from the coastal slopes above Prestatyn to the wild Berwyn Mountains and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and canal further south. It earned an impressive 81

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