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Colwyn Bay Beach and Promenade – NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast loop from Abergele and Pensarn

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Colwyn Bay Beach and Promenade – NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast loop from Abergele and Pensarn

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Colwyn Bay Beach and Promenade – NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast loop from Abergele and Pensarn

02:11

21.0km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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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2.47 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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3.58 km

Beach

7.01 km

View of the Irish Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

This area is so nice to cycle it has wonderful views out to sea and on the other side the Welsh Mountains.

Its a good path to ride on but can get a little busy in the summer months.
Well worth a visit on and off the bike.

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9.87 km

Colwyn Bay Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Colwyn Bay has been a popular holiday destination since tourism began in the Victorian era. The sandy beach, which can be over-popular in summer, is a great place to sunbathe, play beach games and swim. There's also a promenade with plenty of ice cream shops and restaurants.

You can usually find a quieter stop if you cycle up the beach, further away from the town.

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10.6 km

Colwyn Bay Promenade

Highlight • Rest Area

Colwyn Bay is a nice part of the trail to reach. The beaches are sandy, flat and big. Many tourists and walkers are about in this location. The promenade is wide and has enough space for walkers and cyclists

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11.3 km

Porth Eirias Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views and a beach-front restaurant / bistro

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17.8 km

Llanddulas Caravan Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice caravan park along the beach near Llanddulas

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18.7 km

NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast

Highlight • Beach

Route 5 is a long-distance route passing through both the beautiful British countryside and some of its historic towns and cities. It travels in sections from Reading to North Wales.

The path at North Wales starts at Talacre beach and goes past Llanfairfechan.

Tip by

21.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

3.83 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

2.00 km

283 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

20°C

14°C

45 %

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Colwyn Bay Beach and Promenade – NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast loop from Abergele and Pensarn

Pensarn Pier and View of Gwrych Castle

View of Gwrych Castle and Beach

View of the Irish Sea

Colwyn Bay Beach and Promenade

Colwyn Bay Promenade

Porth Eirias Beach

Llanddulas Caravan Park

NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast

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