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HELP- With N Wales Cycle Path Route Please
Hi,
I wonder if any of the subscribers are able to HELP ! I would like to plan a cycle ride along the North Wales Coastal Route, of approximately 15 to 20 miles. Does anyone know if the route is COMPLETE from say :- Flint to Prestatyn and or Prestatyn to Colwyn Bay. I am trying to find more details about these routes on the internet, but don't seem to be having any luck. Many Thanks. Rick. |
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HELP- With N Wales Cycle Path Route Please
Rick wrote: Hi, I wonder if any of the subscribers are able to HELP ! I would like to plan a cycle ride along the North Wales Coastal Route, of approximately 15 to 20 miles. Does anyone know if the route is COMPLETE from say :- Flint to Prestatyn and or Prestatyn to Colwyn Bay. I am trying to find more details about these routes on the internet, but don't seem to be having any luck. Prestatyn to Colwyn Bay can be done almost 100% off road. There's a section where you have to cut from the promenade to the main road and cross the river on the road bridge, then a short section along the road (but segregated). It's all pretty well signposted. Beware of the usual problems of frequently having to stop for pedestrians on cycle paths who don't like letting bikes through! You may also end up having to ride through sand deep sand between Pensarn and Rhyl (and possibly from Rhyl to Prestatyn). You can ride from Pensarn to Rhyl along the A548 coast road but some sections are busy and without much space for cyclists. Last time I did Prestatyn to Flint, I found a section off road which ran through a golf course which was quite good. I've never followed the actual route through Llanasa and the hills after Prestatyn, prefering to take the nice flat but boring route along the A548. peter |
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HELP- With N Wales Cycle Path Route Please
Hello,
The route from Flint to Prestatyn is still fluid. Apparently money has been made available for a low level coastal route between the two places, but for the time being, it still takes in the views from the top of the Halkyn mountain. From Flint, head along the main road (pavement is dual use) and then into Bagillt. I believe the route then climbs up the hill next to the Blossoms pub, which is a good challenge. It is long, steep and doesn't take prisoners. It does level out after perhaps 200m of climbing and, I believe goes under the A55 and heads up into Pentre Halkyn, about another 70m of climbing. Right at the sharp left and 2nd left signposted to Brynford. This will take you over the Halkyn Mountain and heading North you go through the village of Brynford (past my house), into Gorsedd. Leaving Whitford, the official route takes in a big'ish climb. But as an alternative, after going through Whitford, the road is quite level and if you take the first road on you left, it climbs gradually and brings you back onto the route. Head for Llanasa, turn right in the village and left after about a km. Nice descent down to Gronant. Cross the main road heading for the beach and pick up the cycle track which takes you across the golf course into Prestatyn. A nice route, but best done Prestatyn to Flint. For Prestatyn to Colwyn Bay, either way is good and 95% on cycle track with no cars. Park in Prestatyn near the beaches/Nova centre and the cycle track is close by. Head west and along the prom into Rhyl. You have to go onto the road at Rhyl to cross the river via the blue bridge and then turn right about half a km along heading for Asda. Go past Asda and pick up the cycle track again. That takes you all the way to Colwyn Bay and Rhos on Sea. Virtually flat all the way. Hope that helps. If you need more info, just ask Graham |
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Graham O wrote: Hello, The route from Flint to Prestatyn is still fluid. Apparently money has been made available for a low level coastal route between the two places, but for the time being, it still takes in the views from the top of the Halkyn mountain. From Flint, head along the main road (pavement is dual use) and then into Bagillt. I believe the route then climbs up the hill next to the Blossoms pub, which is a good challenge. It is long, steep and doesn't take prisoners. It does level out after perhaps 200m of climbing and, I believe goes under the A55 and heads up into Pentre Halkyn, about another 70m of climbing. Right at the sharp left and 2nd left signposted to Brynford. This will take you over the Halkyn Mountain and heading North you go through the village of Brynford (past my house), into Gorsedd. Leaving Whitford, the official route takes in a big'ish climb. But as an alternative, after going through Whitford, the road is quite level and if you take the first road on you left, it climbs gradually and brings you back onto the route. Head for Llanasa, turn right in the village and left after about a km. Nice descent down to Gronant. Cross the main road heading for the beach and pick up the cycle track which takes you across the golf course into Prestatyn. A nice route, but best done Prestatyn to Flint. For Prestatyn to Colwyn Bay, either way is good and 95% on cycle track with no cars. Park in Prestatyn near the beaches/Nova centre and the cycle track is close by. Head west and along the prom into Rhyl. You have to go onto the road at Rhyl to cross the river via the blue bridge and then turn right about half a km along heading for Asda. Go past Asda and pick up the cycle track again. That takes you all the way to Colwyn Bay and Rhos on Sea. Virtually flat all the way. Hope that helps. If you need more info, just ask Graham |
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HELP- With N Wales Cycle Path Route Please
Brilliant III
Will try the Prestatyn to Colwyn Bay tomorrow. Many Thanks to both of you for your help. Ever thought of writing for a cycling magazine !!! Regards Rick. |
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HELP- With N Wales Cycle Path Route Please
"Rick" of http://groups.google.com wrote:
Brilliant III Will try the Prestatyn to Colwyn Bay tomorrow. Too late, but I highly recommend doing it the other way round. Spent several days in 2004 cycling from Prestatyn to Holyhead, and the winds were always from the West. -- Steph Peters Chorlton Wanderers Cycling Group Monthly slow and easy rides from South Manchester http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/cycling/chwan.htm |
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