Cycling in Chirk
1 cycling route from Chirk, Wrexham, United Kingdom, 48 km, 48 km mapped in all, with up to 754 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (16 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 48 km
- Biggest day
- 754 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
Cycling guide to Chirk
Cyclists starting in Chirk can enjoy a 42.2 km loop route that passes through places such as Rhosywaun, Whitehurst, Cefn Mawr, Ruabon, and Llangollen. This ride offers 253 m of elevation gain, making it suitable for those looking for moderate climbing. The route provides access to four railway stations, which may be convenient for transport. Along the way, there are paved and gravel surfaces, and the longest section without any services is 6.1 km. The ride passes through several villages and towns in Wales, connecting a variety of small communities and scenic points including Pontcysyllte and Froncysyllte.
The cycling terrain includes a significant climb beginning at km 6.7 that is 1.6 km long with an average gradient of 3% and a maximum of 5.2%, reaching an elevation of 115 m. The highest point on the route is 144 m. The route is mainly on paved roads (86%) but includes 12% gravel or unpaved surfaces, with 10 km of cycle paths. Almost 24 km is on main roads without a cycle lane, so riders should be prepared for those conditions.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
July is a recorded month for cycling in this area, with temperatures around 14°C.
Terrain
The route features a moderate climb starting at km 6.7, 1.6 km long with an average gradient of 3% and max 5.2%, reaching 115 m elevation. The highest elevation on the route is 144 m. Terrain is gently rolling with mixed surfaces including paved roads and gravel sections.