Colwyn Bay Beach – Rhos-on-Sea Promenade loop from Old Colwyn
Colwyn Bay Beach – Rhos-on-Sea Promenade loop from Old Colwyn
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Colwyn Bay Beach – Rhos-on-Sea Promenade loop from Old Colwyn
01:05
10.4km
50m
Running
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 21, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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2.39 km
Colwyn Bay Beach
Highlight • Viewpoint
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.
Tip by
4.38 km
Rhos-on-Sea Harbour
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
4.39 km
Conwy Beach
Highlight • Beach
4.52 km
Rhos-on-Sea Beach and Promenade
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
5.02 km
St Trillo's Chapel
Highlight • Religious Site
Is this the smallest church in Britain? With seats for just six people, it may well be a contender for the title. Dating to the early 16th century, the chapel may have been built on the site of an older church on the orders of the Cistercian monks at Aberconwy Abbey. In 1935 the chapel was carefully restored and reconsecrated by William Thomas Havard, Bishop of St Asaph.
The chapel is dedicated to St Trillo, an early saint from the 6th century with connections to the area. The altar stands over a natural spring, thought to have been an ancient holy well, from which water has been used for baptisms in the parish.
The well of St Trillo has a square shaped stone covering it but this can be moved to allow access to the holy spring. Long ago the well was renowned for its healing properties. Even today it is used for baptisms and the chapel is open for daily prayer and quiet contemplation. However, due to its tiny size only a small number of people can get in at any any one time. A stained glass window inside depicts another Celtic saint called Elian.
St Trillo, a 6th century saint from Brittany, was the son of King Ithel Hael. He came to Wales as a missionary and was accompanied by other members of his family, including his brothers St Tegai and St Twrog. It appears that Trillo lived as a hermit at this site sometime between 570 and 590 AD. He was buried on the holy island of Bardsey off the coast of Wales.
Tip by
5.20 km
Rhos-on-Sea Promenade
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
7.66 km
Colwyn Bay Promenade
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
8.40 km
Porth Eirias Beach
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
10.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.16 km
826 m
405 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
8.58 km
1.30 km
549 m
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Saturday 29 August
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14°C
95 %
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