subject: Discovering The Welsh Cost: Driving From Chester To Holyhead [print this page] Driving on a coastal route can be a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon or during the summer holidays. One such route through North Wales is particularly enjoyable due to the range or scenery along the way. We've broken down the route from Chester to Holyhead so you will know what to expect and what to look out for.
Chester to Talacre The drive from Chester to Talacre is less than 24 miles and should take around 50 minutes to complete. The journey will take you northwards across the river from the Wirral. Once you reach the Welsh town of Talacre, you will be at the same height as the Merseyside town of Hoylake. The town features some impressive sand dunes and boasts the status of Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) (1).
Talacre - Llandudno From Talacre to Llandudno, your journey will be packed full of all the great attractions of the British seaside. From arcades chocked full of games, to fish and chip shops and ice cream vendors, there is plenty to do and see. If history interests you more, try the castle at Colywn Bay, or how about the Welsh Mountain Zoo? When you arrive at Llandudno, there are even more activities to choose from including cable car rides, tobogganing and skiing at the dry ski slope.
Llandudno - Bangor Driving 24 miles from Llandudno you'll find the welsh city Bangor. Bangor is one of Britain's smallest cities, but despite this, it does benefit from its very own pier and mountain, Mt Snowdonia. This is the highest peak in Wales and sits in splendour in the Snowdonia National Park, which well worth a visit for lovers of the outdoors.
Bangor - Holyhead On the final leg of your journey there are two possible routes you can take: along the A55 or along the coast. The beaches on your way to Holyhead will be quieter than others like Rhyl and Prestatyn that you might have visited earlier on your trip. Holyhead doesn't have to be the last destination on your journey; once you arrive there's nothing to stop you crossing the Irish Sea to Dublin or Dun Laoghaire.
