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Rhos-on-Sea Promenade – Porth Eirias Beach loop from Colwyn Bay

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Rhos-on-Sea Promenade – Porth Eirias Beach loop from Colwyn Bay

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Rhos-on-Sea Promenade – Porth Eirias Beach loop from Colwyn Bay

02:48

10.7km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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5.30 km

St Trillo's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

This tiny, plain stone roofed building is about 11 feet by 8 feet, with walls two feet thick and, under the altar, St Trillo's holy well.
Is this the smallest church in Britain? With seats for just six people, it may well be a contender for the title. Dating to the early 16th century, the chapel may have been built on the site of an older church on the orders of the Cistercian monks at Aberconwy Abbey. In 1935 the chapel was carefully restored and reconsecrated by William Thomas Havard, Bishop of St Asaph.

The chapel is dedicated to St Trillo, an early saint from the 6th century with connections to the area. The altar stands over a natural spring, thought to have been an ancient holy well, from which water has been used for baptisms in the parish.

The well of St Trillo has a square shaped stone covering it but this can be moved to allow access to the holy spring. Long ago the well was renowned for its healing properties. Even today it is used for baptisms and the chapel is open for daily prayer and quiet contemplation. However, due to its tiny size only a small number of people can get in at any any one time. A stained glass window inside depicts another Celtic saint called Elian.

St Trillo, a 6th century saint from Brittany, was the son of King Ithel Hael. He came to Wales as a missionary and was accompanied by other members of his family, including his brothers St Tegai and St Twrog. It appears that Trillo lived as a hermit at this site sometime between 570 and 590 AD. He was buried on the holy island of Bardsey off the coast of Wales.

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5.48 km

Rhos-on-Sea Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Seaside town with a fascinating history including the church, which dates back to the 13th century, and Bryn Euryn, which translates as 'the fort of the bear' and overlooks the town.

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6.17 km

Rhos-on-Sea Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rhos on Sea is described as neat, pristine and peaceful. There is a long seaside promenade and great views.

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6.31 km

Village Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee.

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6.32 km

Conwy Beach

Highlight • Beach

6.33 km

Rhos-on-Sea Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Idyllic settings on a nice sunny weathers day. Rhos On Sea harbour is small but worthy of stopping to admire the view

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7.92 km

Colwyn Bay Promenade

Highlight • Rest Area

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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8.66 km

Porth Eirias Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views and a beach-front restaurant / bistro

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10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.08 km

1.85 km

777 m

Elevation

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Thursday 23 July

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Rhos-on-Sea Promenade – Porth Eirias Beach loop from Colwyn Bay

St Trillo's Chapel

Rhos-on-Sea Promenade

Rhos-on-Sea Beach and Promenade

Village Coffee Shop

Conwy Beach

Rhos-on-Sea Harbour

Colwyn Bay Promenade

Porth Eirias Beach

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