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Conwy Coastal Path (Route 5) – Conwy Castle loop from Prestatyn

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Conwy Coastal Path (Route 5) – Conwy Castle loop from Prestatyn

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Conwy Coastal Path (Route 5) – Conwy Castle loop from Prestatyn

07:51

130km

910m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.2 km for 84 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.69 km

North Wales Coast Path Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely stretch of traffic-free riding along the North Wales Coast. With waves crashing onto the beach on one side and colourful seafront promenades on the other, this is perfect riding. You'll find plenty of ice cream en route too.

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8.74 km

Rhyl Harbour and Pont y Ddraig

Highlight • Bridge

The harbour is the nicest place in Rhyl, lovely for walks or to hire a bike and cycle. There is a bike hire shop next to the cafe if you haven't got a bike.
The new lifting bridge over Rhyl Harbour in North Wales, serves as an additional crossing for pedestrians and cyclists. Spanning the River Clwyd from Rhyl’s West Parade to a newly created public area on the Kinmel Bay side of the river, the elegantly opening lightweight bridge named “Pont y Ddraig” has already become an iconic landmark attracting visitors. Hundreds watched the two lightweight composite decks – or dragon wings – being lifted into place in early Summer.

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13.1 km

Beach

15.8 km

Pensarn Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The unspoilt beach is a walker’s paradise. Part of the Welsh Coastal Path, Pensarn’s promenade provides beautiful views out to the Irish Sea, and a great surface for cyclists, too. Out at sea, there is plenty to do. Wind surfing, kayaking and canoeing are popular water sports at the beach.

Dogs are allowed on the beach throughout the year. There are great facilities near the beach including shops and toilets. A nearby car park provides excellent parking facilities.

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18.6 km

Wooden Bridge Over Reedy Stream

Highlight • Bridge

26.7 km

Coed Castell

Forest

34.3 km

Bodlondeb Woods

Nature Reserve

40.9 km

Conwy Coastal Path (Route 5)

Highlight • Beach

Fantastic coastal path (number 5)

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51.7 km

Crymlyn Oaks

Forest

81.0 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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92.6 km

Marine Drive, Great Orme

Highlight • Cycleway

The road around the Orme, Marine Drive, is free to cyclists and all traffic flows in an anticlockwise direction, so start from the Grand Hotel in Llandudno.
conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Parking-Roads-and-Travel/Marine-Drive-Toll-Road.aspx

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113 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.

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130 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.7 km

30.7 km

10.8 km

4.89 km

2.24 km

322 m

254 m

Surfaces

99.3 km

27.8 km

1.29 km

759 m

423 m

330 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

21°C

15°C

83 %

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Conwy Coastal Path (Route 5) – Conwy Castle loop from Prestatyn

North Wales Coast Path Promenade

Rhyl Harbour and Pont y Ddraig

Pensarn Beach

Wooden Bridge Over Reedy Stream

Conwy Coastal Path (Route 5)

Conwy Castle

Marine Drive, Great Orme

NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast

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