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walks near Talacre Beach & Seaview

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January 19, 2024 · 10 MIN READ

Explore all that the local area has to offer during your stay at Talacre Beach Resort and Seaview Holiday Home Park with one of the walks listed below.

North Wales is known for its impressive coastline and stunning countryside, and you can enjoy exploring both whilst you stay at Talacre Beach or Seaview. But if you are new to the area, you may not know about some of the amazing walks that aren’t too far away from the resorts. So, we thought we’d put together this list of walking routes at various lengths to suit all ages and abilities. Have a read and see which take your fancy the most.

Gronant Dunes walk

1-5km walks

Prestatyn Gutter and Gronant Dunes Circular

start: Barkby Beach Car Park – 8 min drive from resort

distance: 4.8km

duration: 45mins-1hr

Enjoy this circular walk that takes you from the car park on the front up and along Prestatyn golf course, from there you will go round and along the front. It’s a great way to take in views out to sea along the coast in Prestatyn. You could add this walk onto a beach day too.

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Tumulus Hill

start: Hillside Gardens 10 minute drive from resort

distance: 1.9km

duration: 30mins-1hr

Enjoy the Tumulus Hill route which is a moderately challenging walk but will take no longer than an hour to complete. Starting at the Hillside Gardens you will make your way up the hill till you get to the top, where you can enjoy some incredible views. Before heading back down the same way you came.

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Mulberry Farm Circular

start: Hillside Car Park 12 minute drive from resort

distance: 3.7km

duration: 1-1.5hrs

For a challenging but short walk the Mulberry Farm Circular will be a great choice. Starting at the Hillside Car Park you will make your way along the path that takes you up the hill until you get to Mulberry Farm. From here you will loop back down along some steps until you reach the start.

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Mynydd y Cwm

start: St Asaph LL17 0TY 18 minute drive from resort

distance: 2.4km

duration: 30mins-1hr

Enjoy this 2.4km route that takes you along fields and forests whilst you can enjoy coastal views across the North Wales coast. It’s a great route that is challenging in areas but doesn’t take too long to complete so it’s suitable for all abilities.

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Talacre Beach walks

6-10km walks

Craig Fawr and Prestatyn-Dyserth-Way Circular

start: Hillside Gardens 10 minute drive from resort

distance: 7.7km

duration: 2-2.5hrs

The Craig Fawr and Prestatyn-Dyserth-Way Circular is a 7.7km circular route that takes you along the Prestatyn-Dyserth-Way where you will then head up Craig Fawr. Here you can enjoy some incredible views on a clear day all the way along the coastline. From here you will pass through Coedy r Esgob until you end up back at the start.

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Gronant Circular

start: Hillside Car Park – 12 minute drive from resort

distance: 8km

duration: 2-2.5hrs

With the Gronant Circular walk you will go from Gwaenysgor to St Elmos Summer House and from there make your way back round to Upper Gronant. You will pass through various country roads, fields, and woodland along the way with plenty of views to enjoy.

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Dyserth to Prestatyn

start: Dyserth to Prestatyn Way – 15 minute drive from resort

distance: 8km

duration: 2-2.5hrs

The Dyserth to Prestatyn route follows the old railway line that was used to carry silver, lead, zinc and limestone that was mined in the area. Now you can follow it through trees and woodland as you make your way from Dyserth all the way to Prestatyn and back. There is a café halfway or you can stop for a rest when you get to Prestatyn before heading back.

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Point of Ayr to Gronant Dunes

start: Talacre Beach – 2 minute drive from resort

distance: 9.7km

duration: 1.5-2hrs

The Point of Ayr to Gronant Dunes is an out and back style route that takes you along the stunning beach in Talacre. Make your way along the beach before joining the coastal path until you reach Gronant Dunes Nature Reserve where you will find a viewpoint to spot birds.

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Wales Coastal Path walks

10km+ walks

Point of Ayr Coastal Trail

start: Wales Coast Path – 3 minute drive from resort

distance: 11.9km

duration: 2.5-3hrs

Right by Talacre Beach Resort is the Wales Coastal Path, you can enjoy the Point of Ayr Coastal Trail which starts just round the corner from the resort. You can follow it all along the front and past a RSPB bird hide where you can sit and watch some birds.

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Bagillt Beacon, Duke of Lancaster Fun Ship and Holywell Circular

start: High Street Car Park – 18 minute drive from resort

distance: 18.5km

duration: 3.5-4hrs

If you are looking for a longer walking route to try the Bagillt Beacon, Duke of Lancaster Fun Ship and Holywell Circular will be perfect. It’s a long walk but one that everyone can enjoy, although there are some challenging areas at times there is plenty to see along the way to make it worthwhile.

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