Conwy Castle – NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast loop from Rhyl

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Conwy Castle – NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast loop from Rhyl

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Conwy Castle – NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast loop from Rhyl

05:25

85.6km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 240 m

After 48.8 km for 155 m

After 85.5 km for 240 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.47 km

Marine Lake

Lake

1.96 km

Rhyl Harbour and Pont y Ddraig

Highlight • Bridge

The harbour is the nicest place in Rhyl, lovely for walks or to hire a bike and cycle. There is a bike hire shop next to the cafe if you …

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6.36 km

Beach

11.8 km

Wooden Bridge Over Reedy Stream

Highlight • Bridge

17.1 km

Porth Eirias Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views and a beach-front restaurant / bistro

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23.1 km

Llandudno Welcome Sign

Highlight • Monument

After you've climbed up a 10% hill at the top of the hill you see this sign welcoming you to beautiful Llandudno
This illuminated sign has greeted visitors to Llandudno …

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31.3 km

View of Conwy Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

32.3 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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68.1 km

Coed y Bryn

Forest

75.7 km

NCN Route 5: North Wales Coast

Highlight • Beach

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.

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76.7 km

Pensarn Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The unspoilt beach is a walker’s paradise. Part of the Welsh Coastal Path, Pensarn’s promenade provides beautiful views out to the Irish Sea, and a great surface for cyclists, too. …

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85.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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