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Penmaen Head – View of the Irish Sea loop from Colwyn Bay

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United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Conwy
Old Colwyn

Penmaen Head – View of the Irish Sea loop from Colwyn Bay

Moderate

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Penmaen Head – View of the Irish Sea loop from Colwyn Bay

00:44

6.93km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.25 km

Rainbow Bridge on NCN 5

Highlight • Cycleway

2

3.31 km

Penmaen Head

Highlight • Historical Site

The name of this headland is an Anglo-Welsh tautology, since Penmaen means “stone head”.

In 1399 the unpopular King Richard II (1367-1400) was ambushed here, as he returned to England …

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3

3.38 km

View of the Irish Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.93 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.86 km

1.54 km

1.09 km

401 m

Surfaces

3.91 km

1.58 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

19°C

12°C

38 %

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