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View of the Irish Sea – Penmaen Head loop from Old Colwyn

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View of the Irish Sea – Penmaen Head loop from Old Colwyn

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View of the Irish Sea – Penmaen Head loop from Old Colwyn

00:57

3.44km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.58 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.

Its a good path to ride on but can get a little busy in the summer months.
Well worth a visit on and off the bike.

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1.61 km

Rainbow Bridge on NCN 5

Highlight • Cycleway

1.66 km

Penmaen Head

Highlight • Historical Site

The name of this headland is an Anglo-Welsh tautology, since Penmaen means “stone head”.

In 1399 the unpopular King Richard II (1367-1400) was ambushed here, as he returned to England from Ireland, by supporters of Henry Bolingbroke. After his capture, he was taken to Flint Castle and forced to surrender the crown to Bolingbroke, who became King Henry IV.

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3.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.70 km

1.10 km

616 m

Surfaces

1.26 km

1.21 km

815 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 13 July

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View of the Irish Sea – Penmaen Head loop from Old Colwyn

View of the Irish Sea

Rainbow Bridge on NCN 5

Penmaen Head

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