Photograph By Andrew Gale 07751558867
The most sacred Celtic river in western Europe, the River Dee begins its life in the mountains of Snowdonia, flowing through Bala Lake, on to Llangollen and then Chester before it merges with the sea helping to form the Wirral Peninsula.
It is in these deep flowing waters that Arthurian legend places the 'Fisher King', guardian of the Holy Grail who fishes the Dee all day, as injury prevents him from ruling his land.
Only the chosen one can heal him, with Sir Percival the man in question. The Fisher King's home was Castle Corbenic of which more is explained under
Dinas Bran Castle.
The Dee is one of the great Salmon rivers in Britain and the same fast flowing waters that attract these kings of fish makes it a prize location for international canoing events as well.