Dyserth

The village of Dyserth in Denbighshire, Wales was once home to a castle that was destroyed in 1263 and had its final remains lost to quarrying during the First World War. Dyserth owes much of its development and growth to the quarrying industry of the area and the extensive quarrying remains are very much a a feature on the landscape heree. Lead, copper and limestone quarrying were key industries that have now ceased, most markedly with the closure of the Dyserth Quarry in 1981.

Dyserth is a welcoming village with a sense of community that makes it a pleasure to visit. Nearby waterfalls and wonderful walks along the old, now closed, railway line bring walkers, outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to the area as well as climbers who come for Moel Hiraddug. The region of Denbighshire is the oldest inhabited part of Wales, as evidenced by the Pontnewydd Paleaolithic site that has revealed the remains of Neanderthals dating back more than 225,000 years ago. There are some amenities here and Dyserth is within reach of other towns and villages offering additional choices for dining, shopping and leisure activities.