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Countryside Out & back

Dyserth to Prestatyn: old railway walkway return

Clwyd

Distance
5.3 mi
Est. time
2h 30m
Difficulty
Easy
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About this walk

Start at the public parking beside the Prestatyn-Dyserth Way, off Newmarket Road at the eastern edge of Dyserth. Take the surfaced railway path north through the staggered entrance barrier. Stay on the former railway throughout, passing beneath the local bridges and around the foot of Graig Fawr towards Meliden. Continue past the old railway buildings at Meliden and along the green corridor into Prestatyn. At the northern end of the walkway near the parking access, turn and return by the same path.

This is a roughly 8.5 km return walk with a gradual descent towards Prestatyn and a gentle climb back to Dyserth. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes. The main surface is tarmac, with bollards and staggered barriers that narrow the route. Take care at the road crossing in Prestatyn, and share the path considerately with cyclists. Stay on the railway line at the hillside and woodland junctions.

Parking is at the signed public area through the yellow height barrier off the A5151. Check the signs on arrival for restrictions. There are no toilets along the walkway itself; shops, cafes and facilities are available in the surrounding towns and villages. The mapped walk stays on the railway path and does not include Graig Fawr summit, the waterfall steps or private quarry entrances.

Route and access information: Denbighshire Countryside Service, Prestatyn-Dyserth Way map; North Wales Wildlife Trust parking directions. Check local notices before setting out.

Walk details

County
Clwyd
Walk type
Out & back
Category
Countryside
Distance
5.3 mi (8.5 km)
Est. time
2h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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