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Chirk

Wales, United Kingdom · Europe

About Chirk

Chirk works well as a base: 10 minutes from Gobowen, 36km from Evo Triangle.

Chirk is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 4,007, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Chirk sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chirk to your route.

About Chirk

Chirk (Welsh: Y Waun) is a town and community in Wrexham County Borough, Wales, 10 miles (16 kilometres) south of Wrexham, between it and Oswestry. At the 2011 census, it had a population of 4,468. Historically in the traditional county of Denbighshire, and later Clwyd, it has been part of Wrexham County Borough since

Read more a local government reorganisation in 1996. The border with the English county of Shropshire is immediately south of the town, on the other side of the River Ceiriog. The town is served by Chirk railway station and the A5/A483 roads.

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What are the best things to do in Chirk?

Chirk offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Chirk located?

Chirk is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.9359 latitude, -3.0574 longitude.

What is the population of Chirk?

Chirk has a population of approximately 4,007 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
4,007
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Wales
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.9359, -3.0574

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Chirk

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Horseshoe Pass

Sweeping A542 mountain pass curling above Llangollen in a giant horseshoe, climbing to 417m past the Ponderosa Cafe with wide views over the Dee Valley. A classic North Wales driving and biking road.

12 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Ponderosa Cafe

A legendary biker stop high on the Horseshoe Pass above Llangollen with panoramic views across the Welsh valleys.

16 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Pistyll Rhaeadr

Wales's tallest single-drop waterfall at 73 metres, cascading through a natural rock arch in a remote Berwyn Mountains valley.

23 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Loton Park

A 1,475-yard hillclimb running through the deer park of a Shropshire country estate, twisting between mature trees with the hill's Museum Corner and Fallow bends. One of Britain's most scenic speed venues.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Chester Zoo

The UK's most-visited zoo housing over 35,000 animals across 128 acres with award-winning conservation programs.

34 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Evo Triangle

Legendary 20-mile loop of the A5, A543 and B4501 across the empty Denbigh Moors, made famous as evo magazine's road-test circuit. Fast, open sightlines past Llyn Brenig make it a pilgrimage for keen drivers.

36 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Oulton Park

A picturesque Cheshire circuit winding through parkland with dramatic elevation changes, a favourite of British club and national racing.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Bentley Factory Tour

Exclusive guided tours of Bentley's Crewe factory where master craftspeople build the world's finest luxury cars.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Chirk

  • Right hereHorseshoe PassSweeping A542 mountain pass curling above Llangollen in a giant horseshoe, climbing to 417m past the Ponderosa Cafe with wide views over the Dee Valley. A classic North Wales driving and biking road.
  • 36 kmEvo TriangleLegendary 20-mile loop of the A5, A543 and B4501 across the empty Denbigh Moors, made famous as evo magazine's road-test circuit. Fast, open sightlines past Llyn Brenig make it a pilgrimage for keen drivers.
  • 59 kmCrimea PassThe A470's dramatic 385m crossing between Dolwyddelan and Blaenau Ffestiniog, threading slate-strewn peaks at the heart of Eryri. One of the highest and most scenic main-road passes in Wales.
  • 66 kmPen-y-Pass Viewpoint (Snowdonia)The starting point for Snowdon summit trails at 359 metres, with views down the Llanberis Pass flanked by towering slate mountains.
  • 67 kmLlyn OgwenA roadside glacial lake cradled by the Glyderau and Carneddau, with Idwal Cottage as a hiker's gateway.
  • 69 kmLlanberis PassA dramatic glacial pass beneath Snowdon's crags, a magnet for climbers and one of Wales's great driving roads.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Chirk.

Gobowen

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 3,270

Ruabon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 3,091

Whittington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,481

Rhosllannerchrugog

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 25,362

Oswestry

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 18,743

Llangollen

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 3,466

Overton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 965

Ellesmere

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 3,686

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