Day 04 Ruthin to Llandegla

Felt a bit ragged arriving in Ruthin so took the soft option a got a ride back up to the trail. The guy transferring our bags dropped us off. That saved us 5 km mostly uphill, without missing any of the trail. A good decision as I think we were both hitting a physiological low. This usually happens after about 5 days, but we got it early.
So we are now in Llangollen, beautiful and popular town on the Dee River and famous for the Ponsycyllte Aquaduct. Used during the industrial revolution to transport cotton and other goods, it is now for leisure long boats and tourists. The Dee is attractive for its dramatic setting with rapids and pub verandas overlooking the river; both popular for kayaking and white water rafting.
The path today took us gently down off the Clwydian Range into the fertile valley on the east side; countryside more picturesque with spring flowers, woodland and farm houses scattered about. A pleasant change from the treeless sheep country of the last few days.
Stats: 14.6 km; 4:30 hours; 530 m elevation gain; average HR 83

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