Cycling in Henllan
1 cycling route from Henllan, Denbighshire, United Kingdom, 59 km, 59 km mapped in all, with up to 874 m of climbing in a day. Hilly riding (15 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 39% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 59 km
- Biggest day
- 874 m
- Terrain
- Hilly
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Longest gap
- 22 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 39% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- High point
- 441 m on Ride North Wales.
Cycling guide to Henllan
Cyclists from Henllan can take the Ride North Wales loop covering 59.2 km through Denbighshire. The route passes through small localities including Bryn Rhyd-yr-Arian, Pentre-llyn-cymmer, Cyffylliog, Y Bontuchel, Rhewl, Llanynys, Pentre Llanrhaeadr, Llanrhaeadr, Pont-Ystrad, and Denbigh before returning to Henllan. The loop features a total elevation gain of 874 metres, offering a mix of climbs and descents in the region. The route is mostly paved, with 99% of the surface suitable for road cycling and 1% gravel or unpaved. A significant climb begins at the start, rising 175 metres over 3.8 km at an average gradient of 4.6% and a maximum of 7%, reaching the highest point at 277 metres. Other roads include 22.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes, and cyclists should be aware of the longest stretch without services being 21.9 km.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain includes rolling climbs with a prominent 3.8 km ascent gaining 175 metres at an average gradient of 4.6% and a maximum of 7%. The highest point on the route is 441 metres, indicating some moderately elevated areas.