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Cycling in Denbighshire
Denbighshire offers rolling climbs on minor and main roads from Gellifor and Henllan, with routes 35-59 km featuring up to 874 m climbing.
Denbighshire features two loop routes of 35 and 59 km starting from the towns of Gellifor and Henllan. These routes provide a mix of gravel and road riding with climbing between 684 m and 874 m.
The routes travel largely on minor roads (44%) and main roads (26%), with some track and path sections, delivering rolling terrain with up to 13.2% gradient over 500 m. Climbs reach as much as 874 m on the longest route, Ride North Wales, offering varied cycling challenges.
What the riding is like
The terrain is rolling with average gradient distribution showing 33% flat and 36% climbing. Climbs have sustained sections above 5%, 8%, and 10% gradients. Routes range from 35 km to 59 km. The road surface is mostly paved (72%) with unpaved sections (28%). Major climbs include those with steepest 500 m at 13.2%, providing a varied ride. Road types mix minor and main roads with some tracks and paths.
Cycling infrastructure
Cycle path km totals 0. Main roads without cycle lanes cover 26.2 km, and there are 2.6 km of roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Minor roads make up 44% of the 93 km of routes.
Best time to ride
The best months for cycling in Denbighshire are June to September when daily high temperatures average 18°C to 19°C.
Riding in Denbighshire in numbers
- 2
- 95 km
- 59 km
- 874 m
Where to start in Denbighshire
Rides in Denbighshire
When to ride Denbighshire
Best months: Jun to Sep.
7°3°J16
8°3°F14
9°3°M17
12°4°A13
15°8°M14
18°11°J14
19°12°J17
19°12°A16
17°11°S16
13°8°O15
10°5°N16
8°4°D18
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