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

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

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

02:11

21.1km

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: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.45 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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3.56 km

Beach

6.99 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.

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9.91 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, …

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10.2 km

Colwyn Bay Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Marine Road Beach sits at the western end of the rock and shingle beach adjacent to the centre of Colwyn Bay. The beach is popular for activities such as swimming, …

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10.6 km

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

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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.

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21.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

3.94 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km