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Pensarn Beach – NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast loop from Abergele

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Pensarn Beach – NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast loop from Abergele

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Pensarn Beach – NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast loop from Abergele

00:42

11.7km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.30 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.12 km

Pensarn Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pensarn is a suburb of Abergele in Conwy County Borough, Wales, the name Pensarn means 'end of the causeway' in English. The crossing of Morfa Rhuddlan was facilitated by a causeway near the sea, located at this point. This causeway was later developed by holiday developments along the coast between Rhyl and Abergele

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2.49 km

Pensarn Beach

Highlight • Trail

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.

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3.14 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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4.19 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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5.94 km

Wooden Bridge Over Reedy Stream

Highlight • Bridge

6.57 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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8.13 km

Llanddulas Caravan Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice caravan park along the beach near Llanddulas

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9.09 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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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

513 m

401 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

574 m

157 m

Elevation

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Pensarn Beach – NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast loop from Abergele

Pensarn Beach

Pensarn Beach

Pensarn Beach

View of Gwrych Castle and Beach

Wooden Bridge Over Reedy Stream

Llanddulas Beach

Llanddulas Caravan Park

NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast

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