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

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

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

01:04

4.16km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. 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

1

1.99 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.

Tip by

2

2.07 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 …

Tip by

3

2.13 km

Rainbow Bridge on NCN 5

Highlight • Cycleway

B

4.16 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.94 km

1.00 km

197 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.15 km

556 m

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Thursday 8 October

17°C

11°C

73 %

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