Section 6 of 6, North Wales Path
Rhyl to Prestatyn
10.2 miles (16.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 001 806. Finish: SJ 060 837. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 117 m of climbing and 116 m of descent; highest point 89 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Rhyl.
- Stations
- Central Station (heritage railway), 230 m from the start. Directions SH 999 807Rhyl, 900 m from the start. Directions SJ 009 811
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 130 m from the start. Directions SJ 000 807Palace Avenue, 240 m from the start. Directions SJ 002 809Bus stop, 280 m from the start. Directions SJ 002 809
- Car parks
- Car park, 100 m from the start. Directions SJ 000 806Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions SJ 001 808Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions SJ 003 805
Getting back
The section finishes at Prestatyn. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Prestatyn, 780 m from the finish. Directions SJ 063 830
- Bus stops
- Nova Centre, 140 m from the finish. Directions SJ 061 836Bastion Gardens, 400 m from the finish. Directions SJ 062 834
Planning the North Wales Path
- Planning the whole trail: conwy.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 80%; the rest (18%) isn't recorded.
About 31% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 5 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 55 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 6 miles in.
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