THE CEIRIOG VALLEY lies in the border country, where England meets Wales. This is a uniquely lovely place to explore.
Having decided on a short winter break in this scenic and historic part of the world, we based ourselves at Foxtail Holiday Park, near Chirk. The campsite is right on the border, with Foxtail itself lying in England and nearby Chirk in Wales.
Crossing the border
When you explore this region by road, you can often find yourself crossing the border without even noticing. There is much to discover while you do so.
Foxtail Holiday Park itself is a beautifully maintained site, about a 20-minute walk from the village, with routes along the canal or beside the road. It does have some road noise, being fairly close to the busy A5, but we didn’t find that it troubled us during our stay.
There is a pub just staggering distance away, which serves food, or you can walk into the village for a wider selection should you choose to eat out.
There is also a garden centre next door to the site, which has an excellent café, open during the daytime. It is clearly very popular, though, as it does get busy.
Public transport connections are good, with a bus stop just outside the site.
