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Flintshire Countryside to Coast

Inland from Prestatyn, past Britain's tallest wheel cross and up to an old tower said to be a Roman lighthouse, then down to the coast.

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Thanks to Hadyn of Hadyn's Mini Adventures for joining me on this one. If you only ever go to the North Wales coast and never head inland, you're missing out.

From Trelogan you go down the lane to Maen Achwyfan, a 12 foot stone wheel cross said to be the tallest in Britain. Then it's on into the woods and up to Garreg Tower on Mynydd y Garreg, said to have been a Roman lighthouse, with huge views over the Dee and the coast.

From there the route winds down through the countryside to the sea.

Highlights

  • Maen Achwyfan wheel cross
  • Garreg Tower
  • Views over the Dee estuary
Distance
6.8 miles (10.9 km)
Route
one way
Difficulty
moderate
Start
Mostyn Dairy, Trelogan
Parking
Near Mostyn Dairy, Trelogan
Terrain
History, Woods, Hills, Coast

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