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Graig Fawr Summit – Rhuddlan Castle loop from Rhyl

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Graig Fawr Summit – Rhuddlan Castle loop from Rhyl

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Graig Fawr Summit – Rhuddlan Castle loop from Rhyl

05:42

21.7km

170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.2 km

Graig Fawr Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

A dramatic hill that rises sharply from the coastal plain, From the top, there are fantastic views across the coast and towards the surrounding hills - and even to Snowdonia …

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2

11.3 km

Castle Quarry

Highlight • Natural

A great spot to stop on the way round the hike.

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11.9 km

Coed Heilyn

Forest

4

16.4 km

Rhuddlan Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

King Edward I liked his castles to be on the coast. It was safer that way. If his ruthless campaign to subdue the Welsh ran into trouble, supplies could still get through by sea.

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5

16.6 km

Statute of Rhuddlan Plaque

Highlight • Historical Site

When walking through Rhuddlan don't miss the plaque commemorating King Edward 1st holding parliament here.

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6

16.9 km

Rhuddlan Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Always worth a detour, to see the castle, from the main road.

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B

21.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

3.07 km

1.86 km

1.17 km

518 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

5.42 km

1.21 km

841 m

347 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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