Breath-taking walking routes for your walking holiday in North Wales

Walking is one of the best ways to improve your overall wellbeing and mental health and a walking holiday in North Wales could be the best thing for you and your family to do this summer. Our country inn in Llanarmon DC is surrounded by the beautiful Berwyn hills some of the most jaw-dropping landscapes in […]
North East Wales pub pours into final 13 for coveted pub award

Charming North East Wales pub, The West Arms, has reached the semi-finals of the coveted Licensee of the Year Award 2022 (LOYA) by the British Insititute of Innkeepers. Located in the quiet village of Llanarmon DC in North East Wales, owners Nicky and Mark Williamson, have spent the past 4 years passionately restoring this charming […]
How to capture the best photos of your dog when you visit our dog friendly inn North Wales

Now that you’ve booked your stay at our dog friendly inn North Wales with your dogs, why not capture memories of the time you’ve spent with them in the Ceiriog Valley. Jonathan Yearsly is an award-winning dog photographer who has been capturing muddy paws for the best part of 10 years. Below he shares some […]
Visit the prettiest towns and villages in North East Wales this spring

North East Wales is home to some of the prettiest towns and villages in North East Wales. Take time to explore the old charm of church buildings, ruins and awesome ancient pathways in a place which makes it look like time has stood still. If you stay at the West Arms this spring, you’ll be […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day in North Wales

Here at the West Arms we welcome all kinds of mums. He mums, she mums, dog mums, hero mums, past mums and new mums. Mums last forever so make this Mother’s Day in North Wales one to remember. Bring her to Llanarmon DC, in North Wales this weekend, to enjoy a special Sunday Roast and […]
Life in the valley: Rosie Davies

Life in the valley: Rosie Davies
Save up to 25% off spring stays

North Wales hotel offer: Come together like birds of a feather this spring and save on room rates. The more the merrier and the less the price. This spring we are offering you and your friends and family the chance to save £100s if you pack your bags and flock over to North Wales together […]
Life in the valley: Adventure Tours UK

The West Arms has teamed up with champions of the outdoors, Adventure Tours UK, to accommodate wild wintery walks in North Wales. Claire Copeman, its co-founder, talks about the idea of mindfulness in nature, why every walker should be re-discovering the Berwyn Hills and her top places to visit when you come to North Wales. How […]
West Arms deemed one of the most ‘instagrammable’ pubs in North Wales
The West Arms pub in Llanarmon DC has been deemed one of the most ‘instagrammable’ pubs in North Wales according to British lifestyle brand Hollands Country Clothing. In a recent survey The West Arms was ranked 14th in a list of country pubs revealed as the most picturesque places in the UK to visit post lockdown. […]
Adventures in North Wales

Megan Llyn drives to the Ceiriog Valley to visit The West Arms in this episode of Go North Wales’ latest travel podcast series – ‘Adventures in North Wales’. Prepare to be transported straight into the cosy West Arms from wherever you may be and learn all about the creature comforts of this characterful and historic […]