Horse Shoe Pass
by Ian Mitchell
Title
Horse Shoe Pass
Artist
Ian Mitchell
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Horseshoe Pass "Pass of the Cold Stream" is a mountain pass in Denbighshire, north-east Wales. It separates Llantysilio Mountain to the west from Cyrn-y-Brain to the east. Reaching a maximum height of 417 metres (1,368 ft). The road travels in a horseshoe shape around the sides of a valley, giving the pass its name.
This route dates from 1811, when a turnpike road was constructed across the area. The road is frequently closed in winter due to snowfall or landslides.
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July 29th, 2013
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