St Asaph River Walk
Enjoy a nice waterside walk along the River Elwy on this walk in the historic North Wales city of St Asaph. The settlement is notable as the second-smallest city in Britain in terms of population and urban area. This circular walk takes you around along the river paths in the city centre, visiting St Asaph Common on the way.
The walk starts on the bridge over the river, just to the east of the cathedral. The noteworthy cathedral dates back 1,400 years, while the current building dates from the 13th century. From the bridge you can pick up the riverside footpaths on both sides of the Elwy.
Two long distance, waymarked walking trails run past the city. You pick up the epic Clwydian Way and follow it to the nearby town of Rhuddlan where you can visit the 13th century castle and enjoy a walk along the River Clwyd. You can also pick up the North Wales Path here and head to Rhyl or Prestatyn.
St Asaph Ordnance Survey Map 
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St Asaph Open Street Map 
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St Asaph OS Map 
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St Asaph Open Street Map 
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Walks near St Asaph
- North Wales Path - Explore hills, coast, valleys, mountains and the beautiful coast on this stunning walk through North Wales
- Clwydian Way - Explore the Clwydian Range of mountains on this circular walk through north east Wales
- Rhuddlan To Rhyl - River and Coast Walk - This nice walk from runs from Rhuddlan To Rhyl along the River Clwyd and the North Wales Coast
- Prestatyn - This seaside resort is located in a great spot on the North Wales coast in Denbighshire
- Rhyl - This seaside town is located between Prestatyn and Abergele on the North Wales coast.
- Bodelwyddan Castle - Explore the 260 acres of parkland and gardens surrounding this 19th century castle in Denbighshire, North Wales
- Llanfair Talhaiarn - This pretty village sit in a fine location, surrounded by the countryside of the lovely River Elwy Valley.
- Abergele - This town in North Wales has some nice walks along the coast and local woodland to try
- Gwrych Castle - This Grade I listed castle is located near Abergele in Conwy, Wales.
- Rhyd y Foel - This small rural village lies in a lovely spot in the River Dulas Valley, near to the Conwy coast.
- Rhyl - This seaside town is located between Prestatyn and Abergele on the North Wales coast.
- Llannefydd - This small Welsh village is located in Conwy County near Denbigh and St Asaph.
Pubs/Cafes
After your walk head to the The Talardy Hotel for some post walk refreshments. The Georgian hotel has a nice landscaped garden to sit out and relax in during the warmer months. It's located just to the north east of the city centre at postcode LL17 0HY.
The Farmers Arms is another good option. It's located a little way out of town but is set in extensive grounds with ample car parking and landscaped gardens. You can find it just to the east of the city centre at postcode LL17 0DY.
Photos
Nice footpaths along the bank of River Elwy in St Asaph. View from the road bridge looking northwards.
Pont Begard - foot and bicycle bridge over the Elwy, St Asaph. The bridge, named Pont Begard after St. Asaph's twin town, is designed to connect east and west St. Asaph. It's certainly built to last which is wise given that, in the recent past, floodwaters have risen as high as the bicycle path that is shown on the photo. It's strong enough and wide enough to take a vehicle in an emergency.
St. Asaph Cathedral. Partly built using local purple sandstone, with details in yellow sandstone from Flint. It was built in the 13th Century and houses William Morgan's first Welsh translation of the bible. It is sometimes claimed to be the smallest Anglican cathedral in Great Britain.
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The River Clwyd viewed from the footbridge towards the North
St Asaph Recreation Ground. Running parallel with the river Elwy, the land for the recreation ground was donated by Mr Charles Hughes, Grove House
