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Llandudno to Conwy

This ride has one of the finest backdrops to any in the whole of the country - to the north, Great Ormes Head rises to 679ft and its cliff ledges are nesting places for many species of seabirds, to the southwest across Conwy Bay the mighty peaks of Snowdonia seem to rise straight out of the water and as you approach Conwy the foreground is filled with the town’s marina and Edward I’s magnificent castle nestling right at the base of the dramatic hills.

Conwy is one of the best-preserved medieval fortified towns in Britain with battlemented walls and narrow gateways. There are over 200 listed buildings in the town dating from the 14th to the 19th centuries.

NB South from the car park near the start in Llandudno there are several short sections where sand may have blown across the path from the adjacent sand dunes. In some cases the going is very soft and you will need to dismount and push your bike. None of these sections are long and the path soon improves. Take your time and enjoy the views!

Natural attractions:

  • Great Ormes Head
  • The Conwy Bay coastline
  • Views towards Snowdonia

Visitor attractions:

  • The seaside resort of Llandudno
  • Conwy Castle
  • The medieval buildings of Conwy

Route submitted by: Sustrans

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Key route details

Region/Area:

North East Wales

Distance:

4 miles

Time needed:

0.5 hours

Classification:

Easy

Traffic:

Traffic-free with a short section on road into the heart of Conwy

Surface:

Mixed

NCN Route:

National Route 5

Start:

West Shore Beach car park on the west side of Llandudno

Finish:

Conwy Castle

Cycle hire:

Snowdonia Cycle Hire, Llandudno. Tel: 01492 878771

Access:

Train stations at Llandudno and Conwy

Maps and guides:

Conwy County Borough Leaflet – Free PDF

Links with:

The nearest traffic-free trail lies to the east of Llandudno, from Rhos on Sea to Prestatyn

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