Alyn Waters Country Park gives Bradley a clear connection with nature: marked trails lead through woodland, grassland and riverside areas. The park is three miles north of Wrexham, between Gwersyllt, Bradley and Llay; the trails run on the Gwersyllt and Llay sides of the park. So, when planning your visit, both your chosen starting point and the type of activity are relevant. You can explore the park’s different landscapes or focus on one of the additional activities on offer.
Starting points for the circular walk
The “Gwersyllt and the River Alyn circular walk” starts either at Alyn Waters Country Park on Mold Road, LL11 4AG (grid reference SJ 319, 546), or at the station in the village of Gwersyllt (SJ 318, 533). This gives you two clearly identified starting points to choose from: the park itself or the village station. If you plan to start at the station, check the timetable separately. The address and grid reference for the park start help you identify this access point in advance; the grid reference also makes it easier to find the station. When planning a specific route, you should also bear in mind that individual paths may change.
Landscape and wildlife
Marked trails in the park lead through woodland, grassland and riverside areas. These landscapes give your walk different themes; the trails run on the Gwersyllt and Llay sides. Species recorded at Alyn Waters Country Park include kingfishers, otters and various bat species. Which animals you spot may vary depending on the season and viewing conditions. If you are visiting to see a particular species, treat a sighting as a possibility rather than something you can plan for.
Bikes and exercise equipment
The Pedal Power Project offers a different focus for physical activity than the marked trails. It is located in Alyn Waters Country Park and is managed by Groundwork North Wales. The project uses various bicycles on a one-mile circuit. The circuit and equipment may change as operations require, so bear this in mind if you are planning your visit specifically around them. You can book a place by calling 01978 757524. Booking procedures and contact details can change, so check the latest information in advance before including the project in your travel plans.
There is also a purpose-built trim trail on the Gwersyllt side, with various simple exercise stations. This offers another kind of activity: the trim trail focuses on exercise equipment, while the Pedal Power Project features bicycles on a circuit. You can choose between the two based on the type of activity, rather than treating them as the same park experience. The equipment may be maintained or replaced; if the specific equipment is important for your visit, it is advisable to check the latest information.
For planning purposes, you can consider two questions separately: for the circular walk, choose between starting at the park or the station; for the Pedal Power Project, you have the option of booking a place. The trim trail offers exercise equipment as another form of activity. Wildlife sightings, on the other hand, cannot be reliably planned, as they depend on the season and viewing conditions.
Discover more destinations: Bangor-on-Dee, Glyn Ceiriog, Penycae, Llanarmon Dyffryn-Ceiriog, Trevor, Erbistock, Chirk, Rossett
For the broader travel overview: Wrexham.
