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Peris Avenue, ABERGELE, LL22 9HH

The railway towards Abergele curves round past the static caravan sites on this stretch of the north Wales coast. It is tempting to think that the track leading off to the right was once a railway formation, but if so it has been disused for a very long time and it is not obvious what purpose it might have served. In February 1990 deep low pressure conditions combined with a north westerly gale and a spring tide created a storm surge that inundated this area causing immense property damage to homes and caravans.

The number of static caravans in this area, spread across several holiday parks, is astonishing. As well as the parks there are caravan dealerships together forming a significant local industry. This view down from the footbridge over the North Wales Main Line railway gives an idea of how tightly they are packed in. The designs invariably incorporate a picture window at one end of the van but only a lucky few will have much to see out of it.

The footpath winds its way back from the sea across the main North Wales coast railway, passing among the static caravans to the main road at Towyn.

The footbridge over the railway between Rhyl and Abergele gives a direct connection between Towyn and the Golden Sands Holiday Park, although the steps up to it are steep. There are a huge number of static caravans in this area stretching out both sides of the line. Note the offshore wind farm in the distance.

A caravan is pretty much blocking the road but local people will be used to these lumbering giants being moved around all the time.

One of many static caravan parks in the Towyn area. Whether or not this sort of holiday appeals, there can be no denying that the park is tidy and well-maintained. A bar and restaurant as well as other facilities are provided on site. Although there is nothing to stop anyone walking in, vehicular access is controlled using the barriers.