Colwyn Bay Beach – Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed loop from Glan Conwy

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Colwyn Bay Beach – Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed loop from Glan Conwy

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Colwyn Bay Beach – Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed loop from Glan Conwy

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89.0km

1,100m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.91 km

Coed Castell

Forest

7.19 km

Colwyn Bay Beach

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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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10.0 km

View of the Irish Sea

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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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10.8 km

National Cycle Route 5 – North Wales Coast

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The Conwy County section of the National Cycle Route 5 takes you along the North Wales coast. You will cycle through the following towns:

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12.2 km

Llanddulas Beach

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You'll find interspersed paths of sand and pebbles at this long stretch of beach that connects with Colwyn Bay to the west. For walking and cycling enthusiasts, there is a …

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13.5 km

Beach

14.6 km

View of Gwrych Castle and Beach

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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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52.4 km

Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed

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Betws-y-Coed is a village and community in the Conwy valley in Conwy County Borough, Wales, located in the historic county of Caernarfonshire, right on the boundary with Denbighshire, in the …

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52.8 km

Bryn Afon Guesthouse, Betws-y-Coed

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Bryn Afon, a property with a garden, is situated in Betws-y-coed, 25 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway, 30 km from Llandudno Pier, as well as 35 km from Bodelwyddan Castle. …

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76.3 km