Section 5 of 6, North Wales Path
Llysfaen to Rhyl
9 miles (14.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SH 893 768. Finish: SJ 001 806. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 94 m of climbing and 248 m of descent; highest point 162 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Llysfaen.
- Bus stops
- Old Terminus, 130 m from the start. Directions SH 892 768Gadlas Road Shops, 750 m from the start. Directions SH 898 774
- Car parks
- Car park, 560 m from the start. Directions SH 893 773Car park (pay), 590 m from the start. Directions SH 892 773Car park, 590 m from the start. Directions SH 895 773
Getting back
The section finishes at Rhyl. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Central Station (heritage railway), 230 m from the finish. Directions SH 999 807Rhyl, 900 m from the finish. Directions SJ 009 811
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 130 m from the finish. Directions SJ 000 807Palace Avenue, 240 m from the finish. Directions SJ 002 809Bus stop, 280 m from the finish. Directions SJ 002 809
Planning the North Wales Path
- Planning the whole trail: conwy.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 78%; the rest (21%) isn't recorded.
About 19% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 21 m.
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