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Conwy Castle – Sychnant Pass (Bwlch Sychnant) loop from Llandudno Junction

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Conwy Castle – Sychnant Pass (Bwlch Sychnant) loop from Llandudno Junction

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Conwy Castle – Sychnant Pass (Bwlch Sychnant) loop from Llandudno Junction

05:02

17.1km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.25 km

Conwy Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Conwy Suspension Bridge is a Grade I-listed landmark and one of the world’s earliest road suspension bridges. It lies in the medieval town of Conwy and is now a pedestrian-only crossing maintained by the National Trust.

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2

1.45 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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3

1.62 km

Conwy Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

A very nice town to visit.

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5.48 km

Coed Iolyn

Forest

5

10.2 km

Sychnant Pass (Bwlch Sychnant)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

While the hills above Bwlch Sychnant are not high by Eryri's standards, their steepness lends the pass a drama all of its own. This is the most northerly mountain pass …

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6

11.6 km

Caer Seion Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Caer Seion is a large and strong hill fort. Excavations were carried out in 1951 but did not produce any dating evidence. However, it is believed to have been occupied …

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7

11.9 km

Caer Seion Hillfort (Conwy Mountain)

Highlight • Historical Site

Very doable mountain top with a nice view over the sea.

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8

11.9 km

View of Deganwy and Y Gogarth from the summit of Caer Seion

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view over the region is wonderful.

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9

12.7 km

View of Conwy Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

steep climb to here

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B

17.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.98 km

3.00 km

2.96 km

2.18 km

725 m

276 m

Surfaces

5.04 km

4.80 km

3.81 km

2.74 km

687 m

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Monday 12 October

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