Conwy Castle – North Wales Coast Path loop from Colwyn Bay

Conwy Castle – North Wales Coast Path loop from Colwyn Bay

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Conwy Castle – North Wales Coast Path loop from Colwyn Bay

05:30

120km

1,090m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.4 km for 215 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.89 km

Conwy Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

National Trust Conwy suspension bridge

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8.46 km

Conwy Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Towering above Conwy, Conwy Castle defended the town from sieges and battles, sheltering various monarchs during wars. The castle was built between 1283 and 1289 by Edward I after his …

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12.1 km

Three Rusty Metal Sculptures

Highlight • Viewpoint

3 rusty companion on cycling way

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26.4 km

Crymlyn Oaks

Forest

36.7 km

Menai Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Out of the two bridges that span the Menai Straits, this is the nicest to cycle across. Built by Thomas Telford in 1826, this suspension bridge is Grade I listed.

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37.4 km

Coed Cyrnol

Forest

47.8 km

Lon Las Cefni cycle path along the Afon Cefni

Highlight • Cycleway

Komoot suggests that road bikes may not be suitable, you might have to stop and push across the road but it's fine and legal under your wheels.

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55.8 km

Pont Marquis

Highlight • River

Pont Marquis Bridge
Spanning the Afon Cefni, carrying the Trefdraeth to Llangaffo road, c. 3km ENE of Malltraeth. The bridge, which is Grade II listed, was built in the early …

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58.8 km

View of Malltraeth Cob and the estuary

Highlight • Structure

Malltraeth Cob
Malltraeth is the next village along from Newborough to the north. The two villages are linked by a “cob” – a dike wall – with a footpath/cycle track …

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82.1 km

Viewpoint

86.2 km

Afon Cegin

Lake

99.5 km

North Wales Coast Path

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Starting from the World Heritage Site of Conwy, with its impressive 12th-century castle and town walls, the path goes along the quay before turning away from coast and heading upwards. …

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111 km