Road Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 29 out of 30 road cyclists
Location: Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom
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, water sports, and sailing, with many sailing boats docking along this section of the shore. Being relatively flat, at low tide it is wide and vast, whilst a fairly thin strip of rocks and shingle is left once the tide has come in.
There is plenty of roadside parking along West Promenade, a short walk to the west of the beach. The promenade extends all along the Colwyn Bay beach front offering walking and cycle tracks as well as excellent views of the surrounding coastline. There is a dog ban on the beach from May until September. Dolphins and seals are occasionally spotted in the surf, whilst wading birds are a common sight. The beach can be accessed via a slipway.
It's a great stop for photos and a great cycle path.
March 13, 2024
A classic North Wales Sea Side town with a long and wide promenade that hugs the coastline. There are a number of cafes and stalls open to buy ice cream or coffee and cake.
March 13, 2021
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