Alyn Waters Country Park Information and Walks - Wrexham County ...

Way marked TrailsWoodland, grassland and riversidetrails are way marked to encouragevisitors to explore the diversity of theGwersyllt and Llay sides of the Park.There are purpose built ‘access forall ’ paths and cycle ways providingsafe cycling for all the family. Somepaths are wide and tarmaced andoffer excellent access for wheelchairsand pushchairs, although there is onesteep gradient.Wooden posts show the selection ofcoloured footprint walks which suitmost peoples ’ abilities.Coloured Footprintroutes on the Gwersylltside of the park:The Yellow Trail (3/4 mile)Follow the path down from theVisitor Centre passed woodlandand open wildflower areas whereyou may see butterflies and mothsamongst the rosebay willowherb.This is a pleasant, short walk to theriver with benches to rest along theway. You can then return along thispath to the Visitor Centre orcontinue on the orange trail.The Green Trail (1 mile)Follow the same route as above butturn right at the signpost. This routegoes through grassland andwoodland. Eventually you will seeSkylark Meadow, where you mayspot these endangered birds. Thisroute passes the Park ’ s fascinating‘Metamorphosis” steel sculpturesdepicting ‘Life Cycles ’.The Orange Trail (1½mile)Follow the path as above but youcan carry on along the riverside andenjoy the view from the water'sedge. Mature riverside treesinclude: oak and horse chestnut.