Horseshoe Pass
Bwlch yr Oernant
A horseshoe-shaped mountain pass crossed by the A542, where the hairpin bends and moorland scenery make it a classic driving stretch in North Wales.
Horseshoe Pass lies about 6 km northwest of Llangollen. The A542 winds around the valley in a horseshoe shape up to 417 m above sea level, passing heather moorland, slate scree and grazing sheep. At the top, the Ponderosa Café is a gathering place for cyclists and motorcyclists, and after parking you can take a short walk along the ridge for distant views. It suits driving or cycling and is often combined with a visit to Valle Crucis Abbey.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pillar of Eliseg
- Horseshoe Falls
- Valle Crucis Abbey
- Llangollen Motor Museum
- Royal International Pavilion (Llangollen Eisteddfod)
- Llangollen Railway
- Llangollen Wharf (Horse-drawn Boats)
- Llangollen Bridge