Pensarn to Prestatyn
This is the eastern half of the predominantly traffic-free coastal promenade that stretches almost unbroken from Rhos-on-Sea in the west to Prestatyn in the east.
The trail crosses the River Clwyd just west of Rhyl, one of the few places on the ride where iit is necessary to use a short section of road. After skirting around the colourful yachts in Rhyl’s marina you are soon back onto the wide, smooth tarmac of the traffic-free path with views north across Liverpool Bay towards the clusters of offshore wind turbines.
Why not stop for an ice cream in Rhyl for an energy boost to get you to Prestatyn?
NB This is an open coastal ride where you should be very aware of the wind (normally from the west). If you are going to cycle there and back it is best to cycle into the wind at the start while you are fresh and have the wind help you on the return journey. Alternatively, contemplate catching the train then doing a one way trip, blown back to the start!
Natural attractions:
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The Irish Sea and Liverpool Bay with its beaches
Visitor attractions:
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The seaside resorts of Rhyl and Prestatyn
Route submitted by: Sustrans
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Key route details
- Region/Area:
North East Wales
- Distance:
9 miles
- Time needed:
2 hours
- Classification:
Easy
- Traffic:
Traffic-free with a short section on road through Rhyl
- Surface:
Tarmac
- NCN Route:
National Route 5
- Start:
Pensarn & Abergele railway station
- Finish:
Prestatyn Tourist Information Centre
- Cycle hire:
On Track Cycle Hire, Unit 3 Lighthouse Business Park, 30 Bastion Road, Prestatyn. Tel: 01745 886443
- Access:
Train stations at Pensarn & Abergele, Rhyl and Prestatyn
- Maps and guides:
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Sustrans Cycling in the UK features this ride.
- Links with:
You can continue west from Pensarn on the same coastal promenade to Rhos-on-Sea
- Weather:
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Tue
max: 11°C min: 5°C
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Wed
max: 11°C min: 7°C
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Thu
max: 11°C min: 6°C
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Fri
max: 11°C min: 7°C
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