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Cycle Ride from Holywell
A ride in the quiet countryside near Holywell, climbing later to the open moorland of the lower slopes of Halkyn mountain with glimpses of the Dee estuary, and returning by the peaceful friary and church at Pantasaph.
Route: Holywell - Whitford - Caerwys - Afonwen - Babell - Brynford - Pantasaph - Holywell Photos of the Ride
Distance: 16 miles
Ascent: 310m. A longish climb out of Whitford and a steep climb after Afonwen.
Start: Lower Tower Gardens Car Park, Holywell Grid Ref: 187759
The Ride
Turn Right out of car park
Turn Right on to the main road signposted Conwy A55
Turn 2nd Right signposted Whitford 1¼ miles
Turn Left at crossroads in Whitford signposted Lloc 1¼ with Huntsman pub on your left
Turn Left at T junction
Follow this road and Caerwys signposts for 3 miles to Caerwys going straight across the main roads (take care)
Go straight ahead through Caerwys - the road bends left on leaving the town
Turn hairpin Left on reaching main road into lane at Afonwen signposted Babell
Keep straight ahead at Black Lion pub at Babell
Straight ahead at crossroads signposted Pentre Halkyn 1½
Turn Left at next crossroads by red letterbox into Buxton Lane
Turn Left at T junction
Pass Crooked Horn pub and go straight ahead at Brynford crossroads
Turn Right just after the Friary and Church at Pantasaph
Turn Right at crossroads
Turn Right at main road back into Holywell
Points of Interest
Holywell is home to St. Winifrede's well and chapel, a place of pilgrimage for many centuries. The Greenfield Valley heritage trail starts at the car park.
Whitford is an attractive hamlet in peaceful countryside
Caerwys is a small stone-built town
The Lower slopes of Halkyn Mountain are open moorland with extensive views
Pantasaph has a Franciscan Friary and Church in a tranquil setting
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