Back

Rhos-on-Sea to Pensarn

Enjoy this wonderful open breezy ride along the wide sea promenade that stretches from Rhos-on-Sea and Colwyn Bay to Pensarn..

The ride has a background of wooded hills rising to over 600ft. In the foreground are myriad caravan sites - there can be few places more popular with caravan owners than the north coast of Wales!

The ride runs along the bustling seafront of Colwyn Bay before passing the curious concrete anchors that have been dumped in great heaps along the coast to prevent erosion from the sea. Two short climbs take you up and over the jetties carrying stone from the quarries out to sea. Up in the wooded hills between Llanddulas and Abergele you will catch a glimpse of the atmospheric Gwrych Castle.

NB This is an open coastal ride where you should be very aware of the wind (normally from the west). If you are going to cycle there and back it is best to cycle into the wind at the start while you are fresh and have the wind help you on the return journey. Alternatively, contemplate catching the train then doing a one way trip, blown back to the start.

Natural attractions:

  • The Irish Sea coast and the beaches
  • The wooded hills rising up from the coast

Visitor attractions:

  • The seaside resorts of Rhos-on-Sea, Colwyn Bay and Llandulas

Route submitted by: Sustrans

Tags

Back to top

Route map


View Larger Map

Comments (0)

Please login or register to comment.

Back to top

Key route details

Region/Area:

North East Wales

Distance:

7 miles

Time needed:

1.5 hours

Classification:

Easy

Traffic:

Traffic-free

Surface:

Tarmac

NCN Route:

National Route 5

Start:

Rhos-on-Sea Tourist Information Centre

Finish:

Abergele & Pensarn railway station

Cycle hire:

West End Cycles, 121 Conwy Road, Colwyn Bay. Tel: 01492 530269

Access:

Train stations at Colwyn Bay and Abergele & Pensarn

Maps and guides:

Conwy County Borough Leaflet – Free PDF

Links with:

The traffic-free coastal promenade continues east to Prestatyn

Choose another route
Sustrans