Erbistock: River Dee Walk and Listed Buildings

Erbistock combines a route along the River Dee with a designated village and landscape area, as well as listed buildings. Local highlights range from the landscape along the route to the village’s architectural history. If you are looking for a hotel in Erbistock, you can use these features as a guide when planning your trip.

The River Dee Walk

Half of the Erbistock and River Dee walk runs alongside the River Dee. The rest of the route passes through woodland, follows streams and takes you along quiet country roads. This means the scenery is not focused solely on the river: different parts of the same walk each have their own character. This division is useful when planning if you are considering making the walk a focus of your trip. Local conditions can change; check the path conditions before setting out.

Village and Landscape

The village of Erbistock and its surroundings are designated as the Erbistock Village and Conservation Area. The designation covers both areas. The surroundings of the Erbistock Conservation Area are rural in character and dominated by pastureland. Llan y Cefn woods are a protected woodland and are also designated as a wildlife area. The landscape therefore draws attention both to the rural character of the surrounding area and to a named protected site.

Getting There and Parking

Erbistock is reached via a network of narrow, winding country roads that branch off the road between Overton and Wrexham. Take the character of these roads into account when driving, and check road conditions before travelling. Parking is available around Erbistock. As parking conditions can change, check the local situation before travelling.

Listed Buildings

The Church of Saint Hilary in Erbistock is a Grade II listed building. St Hilary's Church was built on or near the site of a medieval church. Its furnishings include an 18th-century chandelier. The former church site and the historic furnishing are two distinct aspects of its history.

The Boat Inn is also a Grade II listed building and overlooks the River Dee. It formerly consisted of two 17th-century cottages. The two buildings have different historical features: for the church, these are the medieval site and the chandelier; for the Boat Inn, its former layout as two cottages and its view of the river. The Conservation Area designation covers the village and its surroundings; the Grade II listing applies to each of the individual buildings mentioned.

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