Colwyn Bay Beach – Colwyn Bay Pier loop from Llanddulas

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Llanddulas And Rhyd-Y-Foel

Colwyn Bay Beach – Colwyn Bay Pier loop from Llanddulas

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Colwyn Bay Beach – Colwyn Bay Pier loop from Llanddulas

01:28

13.8km

170m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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564 m

Llanddulas Beach

Highlight • Beach

You'll find interspersed paths of sand and pebbles at this long stretch of beach that connects with Colwyn Bay to the west. For walking and cycling enthusiasts, there is a coastal walkway and cycle track between here and Colwyn Bay. There are toilets at Llanddulas Beach, and the nearby village has a shop and a local pub.

Parking is available next to the beach, and there is also a picnic site and a camp site for those wishing to stay a little longer.

There is no lifeguard on the beach.

And remember, please don’t feed the seagulls!

Tip by

2.69 km

Rainbow Bridge on NCN 5

Highlight • Cycleway

2.72 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.

Its a good path to ride on but can get a little busy in the summer months.
Well worth a visit on and off the bike.

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5.31 km

Colwyn Bay Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Colwyn Bay has been a popular holiday destination since tourism began in the Victorian era. The sandy beach, which can be over-popular in summer, is a great place to sunbathe, play beach games and swim. There's also a promenade with plenty of ice cream shops and restaurants.

You can usually find a quieter stop if you cycle up the beach, further away from the town.

Tip by

5.59 km

Colwyn Bay Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

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5.76 km

Colwyn Bay Pier

Highlight • Beach

Victoria Pier is a pier in the seaside resort of Colwyn Bay, Wales. The pier fell into disrepair and much of it was demolished, it was reopened in 2021 with a reduced length. Visitors can access the pier and see the bay along its length.

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

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