News - North & Mid
GOGLEDD CYMRU / NORTH WALES area covering Anglesey/Ynys Môn, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire/Sir Ddinbych, Flintshire/Sir Y Flint, Wrexham/Wrecsam, Ceredigion & Powys (excluding Breacon Beacons)
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Route closures and diversions
Route 81 - Lôn Cambria
Please be aware that the route alignment shown on the map around Newtown has changed as the route has been improved. The riverside path has been improved to the west of Newtown and the traffic free section at Llanllwchaiarn has been extended to Aberbechan, following the disused canal and then the Montgomery Canal. At Aberbechan the route joins the B4389 towards Bettws Cedewain but the canal towpath has been upgraded to Abermule.
Route 5 - North Wales Coast Path
Between Conwy town and Penmaenmawr National Route 5 has been temporarily suspended. The route is close to being reinstated and should be fully open by Summer 2012.
You can also travel between Penmaenmawr and Conwy using a local route - but take care!
News
Sir Y Flint/Flintshire
Route 5 - A new section of the Dee Coastal Path has recently been opened between Mostyn and Ffynnongroyw in north Flintshire. Whilst currently providing a link to the National Cycle Network, this excellent route includes two new crossing points on the A548 which also provides access to the coast for the local communities.
Route 5 - Another section of the Dee Coastal Path has recently been constructed at Bettisfield, near Bagillt. The newly opened route links into the Bettisfield tip nature reserve and provides a route for the All Wales Coast Path. Work is currently underway to link this new section of route to NCN5 at Bagillt.
Sir Ddinbych/Denbighshire
Route 5 - Following the success of the Sustrans Connect2 Big Lottery Fund bid the design work is well under way for the Foryd Harbour bridge at Rhyl. This new bridge will connect the communities of Rhyl and Kinmel Bay where the only connection is via a grade two listed road bridge which cannot be altered to cater for pedestrians or cyclists. The solution is a new bridge over the River Clwyd between the West Parade Rhyl and Foryd Harbour in tandem with a new public square development that will connect to the existing coastal path west of Rhyl. While providing a safe and sustainable route for everyday trips, it will also help to breathe new life into the local tourism economy. Funding and planning consents have been confirmed and it is intended to start construction work on site in mid 2012.
Route 84 - Denbighshire County Council have recently opened a new nature reserve at Rhuddlan and the National Cycle Route goes straight through the middle! The new nature site is located below the castle at Rhuddlan, on the opposite side of the River Clwyd and includes picnic areas and information boards on the local flora and fauna.
Route 85 - A partnership including British Waterways, Denbighshire County Council, Taith and Sustrans has recently upgraded a 6.5km section of the Llangollen canal towpath to shared use standard. The towpath links the world famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct to Llangollen and is part of a wider route planned for the Dee Valley.
Local route - Denbighshire County Council has recently upgraded the Prestatyn – Dyserth Way which includes a new tarmac surface throughout. The disused railway has been opened up and the new surface laid on the main path and at access points. This route is a vital link between the communities and is also a key part of the north Denbighshire circular ride.
Conwy
Route 5 - The first phase of the Conwy Morfa to Penmaenbach Headland scheme has been constructed and is open for use. This improvement takes pedestrians and cyclists away from the busy A55 for a short section. Phases 2 and 3 are now being developed and these phases include the installation of a new bridge over the railway and a new path through the Conwy Morfa dunes to link back towards Conwy.
Route 5 - Following the completion of the Pen y Clip bridges in 2009, NCN5 has now been reinstated between Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr. The new signs have been erected by Conwy County Borough Council and include links to local destinations.
Route 5 - A new link at the western end of Penmaenmawr has been constructed to link Penmaenan with Penmaenmawr Promenade. This new ramp under the Goat Inn viaduct provides a traffic free link for NCN5 as well as creating a circular route in the Penmaenmawr area.
Local Route - A new route has been constructed in Llandudno that connects the North and West Shore areas of the town. The route passes through Craig y Don and past the town main high school and is a vital piece of a cycle network for Llandudno.
Gwynedd
Route 8 - The traffic free path between Penmorfa and Tremadog, just north of Porthmadog, has been improved with a new surface. This link takes users away from the busy A487 trunk road and is a vital part of Lon Las Cymru.
Route 8 - Gwynedd Council recently upgraded the eastern end of Lon Las Menai between the Faenol Estate and Y Felinheli. The disused railway path has been opened up and a new tarmac surface has been laid. Other works include the installation of new open access controls, benches and signage.
Route 82 - Lon Las Ogwen has been improved and extended by Gwynedd Council. The existing route has been opened up and a new surface has been laid which means that the whole route is now tarmac. At Tregarth the first phase of the route to link into Bethesda has been constructed and is open. This section crosses the playing field and take users up towards the tunnel before returning them to the minor road network. Work is underway to extend the route right into Bethesda.
Route 82 - A new shared use path has been opened between Tywyn and Bryncrug in south Gwynedd. This vital community path provides a safe route alongside the busy A493.
Local route - The first section of Lon Adda has been completed in the Western area of Bangor. This new shared path provides the communities of Coes Mawr and Glan Adda with an improved link that runs along the back of the busy Caernarfon Road. Further work is planned to enhance the environmental quality of the route with further sections of Lôn Adda, to the north of the city centre, currently on the drawing board.
Local route - Further sections of Lon Adda have been constructed in and around the Bangor area. The northern link between Hirael Bay (which links in to NCN5) and the town centre has been opened up and further work is planned to take the route right through the centre of the city. The Caernarfon Road section has also been extended and now links in to NCN8 at the Faenol roundabout
Ynys Môn/Anglesey
Route 566 - A new route across the north of the island was opened this year which links into NCN5 and provides an excellent circular day ride. The Copper Trail links the towns of Llanerchymedd, Amlwch and Cemaes as well as passing through many of the smaller communities in this stunning part of the island. A new leaflet has also been launched with the trail as well as improved cycle parking and interpretation along the route.
Local route - A new link to Lon Las Cefni has been provided that ties into Pentre Berw and Gaerwen and allows people to walk or cycle into Llangefni without having to use the A5. Sections of Lon Las Cefni have also been upgraded in and around Llangefni to improve this important community path.
Powys
Route 81 - Further sections of the Montgomery Canal towpath have been improved to the north of Abermule in partnership with British Waterways and Powys County Council. These sections are currently links to NCN 81 but the National Route will be transferred to the canal once the route is complete to Welshpool.
Local route - Work on the Penegoes to Machynlleth route has finally started after many years of campaigning by the local community. The first section to the east of Machynlleth has been constructed and the hedges have been cleared on the section back to Penegoes with construction work planned for this winter.