Route 5 is a long-distance route passing through both the beautiful British countryside and some of its historic towns and cities. It travels in sections from Reading to North Wales.

The path at North Wales starts at Talacre beach and goes past Llanfairfechan.

Nej

September 25, 2022

Cycling

NCN5 runs from Reading in Berkshire to Holyhead in North Wales. This stretch around Colwyn Bay is a beautiful, traffic-free ride with wonderful sea views.

eirianlys

April 10, 2021

Cycling

Safe bike road along the coast, lovely views

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Rhyl Harbour and Pont y Ddraig – Pensarn Beach loop from Llandudno Junction

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Location: Llanddulas And Rhyd-Y-Foel, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Rhyl Harbour and Pont y Ddraig

Pensarn Beach

St Margaret's Church (The Marble Church), Bodelwyddan

The Bat Caves, Coed y Gopa

Rhuddlan Castle

Rhuddlan Nature Reserve

Kinmel Bay Beach

Pensarn Pier and View of Gwrych Castle

Gwrych Castle

Wooden Bridge Over Reedy Stream

View of Abergele, the Sea, and the Castle

Pensarn Beach

NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast

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North Wales Coast and St Asaph Loop

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Rhyl Harbour and Pont y Ddraig – NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast loop from Rhyl

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Rhyl Harbour and Pont y Ddraig – Pensarn Beach loop from Llandudno Junction

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