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Cycling in Conwy
Rides in Conwy range from a short flat route to a long hilly circuit with significant climbing through mixed and minor roads, with some cycle paths.
Cycling in Conwy offers two routes starting from Kinmel Bay and Conwy. The Kinmel Bay route is a short point-to-point of 10 km with minimal climbing, suitable for easy rides. From Conwy, a longer 70 km loop climbs 1005 m, providing a significant climbing challenge.
The routes feature a mix of road types, with over half on minor roads and around a third on main roads. Cycle paths make up 10% of the routes, with some sections on quiet streets and paths. The terrain includes mostly flat sections combined with significant climbs, including parts with gradients over 10%.
What the riding is like
Riding in Conwy is mostly flat for 72% of the distance, with 13% climbing. The routes vary from a short 10 km ride with 14 m climbing to a longer 70 km loop with 1005 m ascent. Roads are mostly minor (53%) and main roads (30%) with some cycle paths (10%). The gradient includes 6.7 km above 5%, 2.7 km above 8%, and 1.8 km above 10%, with the steepest 500 m at 13%. Surfaces are nearly all paved (98%).
Cycling infrastructure
The routes comprise 8.3 km of cycle paths, 53% minor roads, 30% main roads, 3% quiet streets, 2% major roads, with some paths and tracks. Main roads without cycle lanes total 25.3 km, including 4.7 km with speed limits of 80 km/h or more.
Best time to ride
The best months for cycling are June to September, with daily high temperatures ranging from 18°C to 19°C during this period.
Riding in Conwy in numbers
- 2
- 80 km
- 70 km
- 1,005 m
Where to start in Conwy
Rides in Conwy
When to ride Conwy
Best months: Jun to Sep.
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