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The Flash Lake – Gresford Flash Boathouse loop from Cefn-y-Bedd

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The Flash Lake – Gresford Flash Boathouse loop from Cefn-y-Bedd

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The Flash Lake – Gresford Flash Boathouse loop from Cefn-y-Bedd

01:38

26.2km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.15 km for 112 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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8.04 km

The Flash Lake

Highlight • Lake

A wonderful area for a quick pit stop and enjoy the Welsh countryside.

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2

8.11 km

Gresford Flash Boathouse

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The Flash or Gresford Flash is a lake located near Borras and Gresford, in Wrexham County Borough, Wales. The Flash is an artificial lake which is commonly used for sailing …

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3

11.3 km

Viewpoint Over the Cheshire Plains

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You can view 5 Counties from here. Guess which.

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14.4 km

River Alyn

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There is a layby, so safe to stop

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5

24.7 km

Stone Bridge and Weir at Alun River

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If you are not going into the cafe, then this a good place to sit. Roads a bit close and noisy, but down by the water there is a lot …

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24.9 km

Honey's Bakery Riverside Café

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Good cakes and coffee, great view of the river
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26.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

2.89 km

2.73 km

1.68 km

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

12.3 km

537 m

< 100 m

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