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Colwyn Bay Beach – Conwy Castle loop from Abergele and Pensarn

Colwyn Bay Beach – Conwy Castle loop from Abergele and Pensarn

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Colwyn Bay Beach – Conwy Castle loop from Abergele and Pensarn

03:52

90.2km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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109 m

Pensarn Pier and View of Gwrych Castle

Highlight • Beach

Gwrych Castle is a Grade I listed country house near Abergele in Conwy County Borough, Wales. On an ancient site, the current building was created by Lloyd Hesketh Bamford-Hesketh and his descendants over much of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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2.52 km

View of Gwrych Castle and Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views at this area with a beautiful beach on one side and amazing views to the other side of the mountains and Gwrych Castle.

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3.63 km

Beach

4.91 km

Llanddulas Beach

Highlight • Beach

You'll find interspersed paths of sand and pebbles at this long stretch of beach that connects with Colwyn Bay to the west. For walking and cycling enthusiasts, there is a coastal walkway and cycle track between here and Colwyn Bay. There are toilets at Llanddulas Beach, and the nearby village has a shop and a local pub.

Parking is available next to the beach, and there is also a picnic site and a camp site for those wishing to stay a little longer.

There is no lifeguard on the beach.

And remember, please don’t feed the seagulls!

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9.87 km

Colwyn Bay Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Marine Road Beach sits at the western end of the rock and shingle beach adjacent to the centre of Colwyn Bay. The beach is popular for activities such as swimming, water sports, and sailing, with many sailing boats docking along this section of the shore. Being relatively flat, at low tide it is wide and vast, whilst a fairly thin strip of rocks and shingle is left once the tide has come in.
There is plenty of roadside parking along West Promenade, a short walk to the west of the beach. The promenade extends all along the Colwyn Bay beach front offering walking and cycle tracks as well as excellent views of the surrounding coastline. There is a dog ban on the beach from May until September. Dolphins and seals are occasionally spotted in the surf, whilst wading birds are a common sight. The beach can be accessed via a slipway.
It's a great stop for photos and a great cycle path.

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12.2 km

Coed Castell

Forest

18.8 km

The Smallest House in Great Britain

Highlight • Historical Site

The Smallest House in Great Britain (Welsh: Y Tŷ Lleiaf ym Mhrydain Fawr), also known as the Quay House, is a tourist attraction on the quay in Conwy, Wales. It is reputed to be smallest house in the United Kingdom

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19.3 km

Conwy Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Towering above Conwy, Conwy Castle defended the town from sieges and battles, sheltering various monarchs during wars. The castle was built between 1283 and 1289 by Edward I after his conquest of Wales.

The castle is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site considered one of the finest examples of military architecture in Europe.

The castle is open from 9.30am until 5pm (sometimes until 6pm during high season). Adult tickets cost £12.70.

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20.9 km

Coed Bryn-glorian

Forest

46.6 km

Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed

Highlight • Restaurant

Betws-y-Coed is a village and community in the Conwy valley in Conwy County Borough, Wales, located in the historic county of Caernarfonshire, right on the boundary with Denbighshire, in the Gwydir Forest. It is now a very popular visitor destination in the Snowdonia National Park.
Popular with cyclists a fantastic area if you enjoy a good climb.

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47.1 km

Bryn Afon Guesthouse, Betws-y-Coed

Highlight • Settlement

Bryn Afon, a property with a garden, is situated in Betws-y-coed, 25 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway, 30 km from Llandudno Pier, as well as 35 km from Bodelwyddan Castle. The property is located 36 km from Portmeirion, 18 km from Bodnant Garden and 36 km from Bangor Cathedral. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Snowdon is 19 km away.

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90.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.7 km

21.7 km

16.3 km

2.90 km

664 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

84.3 km

4.70 km

672 m

602 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Colwyn Bay Beach – Conwy Castle loop from Abergele and Pensarn

Pensarn Pier and View of Gwrych Castle

View of Gwrych Castle and Beach

Llanddulas Beach

Colwyn Bay Beach

The Smallest House in Great Britain

Conwy Castle

Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed

Bryn Afon Guesthouse, Betws-y-Coed

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