Local Bike Rides – Llandudno, Conwy and Colwyn Bay
Llandudno, the Queen of Resorts, and the surrounding coastal area are great places to explore by bike. Family friendly bike routes link the coastal towns of Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Rhos on Sea, Abergele, Rhyl, Penmaenmawr, and Llanfairfechan. Marine Drive circumnavigates the Great Orme giving one of the most spectacular bike rides in Wales with amazing coastal scenery, pause on route and see the seals in Pigeons Cove or enjoy a coffee at the Rest and be Thankful café, look out for the famous goats of the Great Orme, rare plants, birds and butterflies! For the more adventurous the surrounding hills and valleys provide longer more demanding rides - great on an E bike! With a well connected train service, hotels and cafes Llandudno is a great place to embark on your self guided cycle touring holiday. Ride there and take the train back!
- Ride Distance: 10km or 6.25 miles (plus optional summit extension of 4.8km or 3 miles/184 m of ascent)
- Difficulty Level: Hilly
- Gradient Description: Moderate (without extension) Difficult (with extension)
Description of Ride – This ride starts on North Shore near the Pier and follows Marine Drive around the base of the Great Orme. There is a gentle climb all the way to the Rest and be Thankful café at the far end from where the road descends back to West Shore. This ride must be done in an anti clockwise direction as the first section has one way traffic.
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- Category: Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay
- Ride Distance: 7km or 4.28 miles
- Difficulty Level: Flat
- Gradient Description: Easy ( but with some short main road sections )
Description of Ride – This ride starts from the rear of the shop and proceeds along a quieter road to West Shore Promenade with sandy beach, mountain and sea views, children’s playground and cafe. Cycling on the West Shore promenade is not strictly permitted but the adjacent road is wide and not busy. The route follows a designated signposted cycle route on shared use pavements next to busy roads with some areas where it is advised to dismount and walk.
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- Category: Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay
- Ride Distance: 10.6km or 6.50 miles
- Difficulty Level: Hilly
- Gradient Description: Easy (some short road sections)
Description of Ride –
This ride starts at the shop and proceeds along the busy but wide Gloddeath Avenue towards West Shore. From here to route picks up Sustrans route 5 alongside the beach and then on a dual use pavement along the A 546. From Deganwy village ride across the railway crossing and pick up the cycle track which hugs the estuary coastline with wonderful views of the estuary and hills beyond.
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- Category: Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay
- Ride Distance: 15.8 km or 10 miles approx
- Difficulty Level: Some gentle hills 275 metres of ascent
- Gradient Description: Moderate (some short road sections) . Hard (with Sychnant pass diversion)
Description of Ride –
Llandudno to Penmaenmawr and return (with E bike optional diversion)
This ride starts at the shop and proceeds along the busy but wide Gloddeath Avenue towards West Shore. From here to route picks up Sustrans route 5 alongside the beach and then on a dual use pavement along the A 546. From Deganwy village, ride across the railway crossing and pick up the cycle track which hugs the estuary coastline with wonderful views of the estuary and hills beyond.
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- Category: Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay
- Ride Distance: 20.8km 0r 12.92 miles
- Difficulty Level: Mainly flat
- Gradient Description: Easy (some short road sections)
Description of Ride –
This ride starts at the shop and proceeds along the busy but wide Gloddeath Avenue towards West Shore. From here to route picks up Sustrans route 5 alongside the beach and then on a dual use pavement along the A 546. From Deganwy village, ride across the railway crossing and pick up the cycle track which hugs the estuary coastline with wonderful views of the estuary and hills beyond.
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- Category: Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay
- Ride Distance: 7.5 km or 5 miles
- Difficulty Level: Mainly flat with one significant hill
- Gradient Description: Moderate
Description of Ride –
Llandudno to Rhos on Sea and return
This ride starts at the shop and proceeds along the multi user Promenade . This is a wide open flat area but is used by lots of people for walking, riding, dog walking and playing so please take care, ride slow and give other a wide berth.
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- Category: Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay
- Ride Distance: 9.9 km or 6 miles
- Difficulty Level: Mainly flat with one significant hill
- Gradient Description: Moderate
Description of Ride –
Llandudno Pier to Colwyn Bay Pier
This ride starts at the shop and proceeds along the multi user Promenade in Llandudno . This is a wide open flat area but is used by lots of people for walking, riding, dog walking and playing so please take care, ride slowly and give others a wide berth.
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- Category: Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay
- Ride Distance: 21.5km km or 14 miles 200 metres of ascent
- Difficulty Level: Some hills, 200 metres of ascent
- Gradient Description: Moderate to hard
Description of Ride –
Llandudno Shop to LLandudno shop (circular route)
This ride starts at the shop and proceeds along the multi user Promenade in Llandudno . This is a wide open flat area but is used by lots of people for walking, riding, dog walking and playing so please take care, ride slowly and give others a wide berth.
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- Category: Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay
