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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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4.8

(4)

27

hikers

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

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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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

1.49 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

1.66 km

Conwy Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

A very nice town to visit.

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5.52 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

12.0 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

8.13 km

3.01 km

2.93 km

2.06 km

725 m

267 m

Surfaces

5.12 km

5.07 km

3.26 km

3.02 km

603 m

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Tuesday 18 August

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13°C

53 %

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