North Wales Coastal Route - Colwyn Bay
Go to online mappingFrom - To: Rhos-on-Sea to Pensarn
Type: Traffic-free
Access: Nearest rail stations are Abergele/Pensarn and Colwyn Bay
Surface: Tarmac
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This wonderful coastal route uses the wide sea promenade that stretches from Rhos-on-Sea and Colwyn Bay to Pensarn. Enjoy the sea breeze as you pass through the bustling seafront of Colwyn Bay. Further on you'll pass the curious concrete anchors that have been dumped in great heaps along the coast to prevent erosion from the sea.
Between Llanddulas and Abergele you may be able to catch a glimpse of the distinctive Gwrych Castle in the wooded hills above the promenade.
The route is traffic-free and well surfaced - there are two short climbs at Llanddulas. This is an open, coastal route which can be quite windy at times. If you are going to cycle there and back it is best to cycle into the wind at the start while you are fresh and have the wind help you on the return journey.
Local attractions:
- Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay
- Gwrych Castle
Bike hire:
- West End Cycles, Colwyn Bay