Walking
world THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Distance:
J 4 miles / 6 kilometres (if starting at West Shore); J 5 miles / 7 kilometres (if finishing at West Shore and walking back to Llandudno’s North Shore) via Haulfre Gardens;
J 8 miles / 14 kilometres for the whole route.
A Welsh walk to go down in history
Transport:
J By Train: Please note that most train services
When it comes to breathtaking walks, we really are spoilt for choice
require a change at Llandudno Junction. What’s
here in North Wales. Not only that, we can stroll along our beautiful
more, those able to show a valid Transport for
coastlines and enjoy postcard-perfect sights – from sand-dunes and clifftops to castles.
Wales train will gain 2FOR1 entry to a Cadw site!
J By Bus: Bus services run regularly between Llandudno town centre and Conwy.
As part of the Wales Coast Path’s tenth anniversary celebrations,
J By Car: There are several public car parks and
Cadw has teamed up with the Coast Path to bring you what might
on-street parking in Llandudno town centre,
well be one of the nation’s very best coastal walks.
West Shore and Conwy for those driving.
Curated by Natural Resources Wales’ Deiniol Tegid, the eight-
Toilets and Refreshments:
mile itinerary (which also includes four- and five-mile options)
J There are plenty of toilets along the route —
is memorable in the fact that it’s a trail of two halves; a unique
likewise, food and drink outlets.
juxtaposition of scenery and history – it’s hard to think of a better stretch of land to showcase what makes North Wales so special. Starting on Llandudno Promenade and ending in Conwy, it’s very much a journey over land and through time; with visions of medieval, Elizabethan and Victorian Wales as palpable as the route’s unmistakably fresh sea breeze. Summarising the walk, Gruff Owen, Wales Coast Path officer for the North Wales coast, said: “The first half clings to the narrow cliff-edge road around the Great Orme’s limestone cliffs, providing fabulous coastal views for miles around. The second [half] is completely flat, beside a fabulous beach, up the Conwy estuary and finishing in the unique medieval town of Conwy.” So, what are you waiting for? Fasten those laces, fill up a flask and pack your sense of adventure, as we take you on a journey of hiraeth, history and heritage.
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