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highly gratified by the Vale of the Clwyd. The entire 

 landscape is very imposing. The space is filled with 

 an agreeable variety of meadows, woods, and cottages; 

 while on the one side we see the ocean, and on the 

 other dark and retiring mountains. It is a mild and 

 placid piece of scenery. 



The waters of the Wheeler have a fair angling repute ; 

 and the portion of the Dee (which we have partially 

 noticed under Cheshire) which runs through this 

 county is a first-rate locality for trout-fishing. What 

 is termed the Vale of the Dee presents some beautiful 

 landscapes, and is exceedingly interesting to all who 

 are imbued with even the elements of artistic taste. 



The streams Levion, Elwy, and Allen are all fine 

 fishing waters for fly ; and their several banks are very 

 romantic and interesting to the 'tourist. 



DENBIGHSHIRE 



" Denbigh, now appeare, thy turne is next, 

 I need no glass, nor shade to set thee out ; 

 For if my pen doe follow plainest text, 



And passe right way, and goe nothing about, 

 Thou shalt be knowne, as worthie well thou art, 

 The noblest soyle, that is in any part: 

 And for thy seate, and castle do compare, 

 "With any one of Wales, whate'er they are." 



Tlie Wm-thies of Wales, 1552. 



This county has no independent streams ; what fishing 

 waters are contained in it, of a running cast, are tribu- 

 taries to other rivers. These dependent waters, though 

 of a short range, contain a great many fish, and there 

 is a fair proportion of sport to be obtained. There are 

 several lakes, which are well stocked with trout and 

 other kinds of fish. There is the lake called Llyn 

 Alwen, which forms the source of the river Allen ; Llityy 

 Alet, which is encircled by high, barren, and grotesque- 

 looking mountains. The lake called Lhjn Moclure is 

 situated eight miles from Llanrwst, situated on the 

 eastern bank of the river Conway. There is good 



