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Penmaenmawr — Conwy

Pencon two
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By Mary Oz on 25 May 2025

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Description

As PenCon One was already snailed, I created this route using the suggested improvements mentioned by Hugh and Paddy. From Penmaenmawr I took the route along the coastal cycle track, then passed the north eastern edge of Dwygyfylchi along off-road footpaths to the foot of the main climb. I used the higher level footpaths over Conwy Mountain/Mynydd y Dref to give the best views. Road use was kept to a minimum

As PenCon One was already snailed, I created this route using the suggested improvements mentioned by Hugh and Paddy. From Penmaenmawr I took the route along the coastal cycle track, then passed the north eastern edge of Dwygyfylchi along off-road footpaths to the foot of the main climb. I used the higher level footpaths over Conwy Mountain/Mynydd y Dref to give the best views. Road use was kept to a minimum

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Maybe present Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
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Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
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Present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
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Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
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Maybe present Very slippery (1)
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Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
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Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Maybe present Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 30.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 47.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 47.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 18.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

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Penmaenmawr
Grid Ref SH7187176299
Lat / Lon 53.26817° / -3.92266°
Easting / Northing 271,871E / 376,299N
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Conwy
Grid Ref SH7803577540
Lat / Lon 53.28078° / -3.83077°
Easting / Northing 278,035E / 377,540N
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review

Mary Oz

25 May 2025 Spring
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The first 40% of the route was easy going, soon crossing under the railway and A55, near Penmaenmawr Station, then proceeding along the coastal cycle track. The views along the coast were excellent, south west to Anglesey and Puffin Island, and north east to the Great Orme and Llandudno. However, the price for this was the close-by noise from the mighty A55. The footbridge to cross inland gave no access choice but stairs.
The next kilometre was almost entirely an off-road footpath, which became very pleasant as it followed a little stream through sheltering trees. After a fairly short section of quiet road, I reached a path which got quite steep up the side of Allt Wen. The gravelled track at the top had some motorcross bikes on it, but hopefully they don’t have access too far!
Once onto the moorland Cambrian Way route along the top, I saw the odd people, but more semi-wild, and beautiful Welsh Mountain ponies, including a foal. They were very placid, just getting on with wandering and grazing.
The paths over the top were multiple, so a bit of route picking was needed, but I think the plot follows what I walked as I aimed for the most obvious looking paths. Some of the going was a bit tough, rocky and a bit scrambly in places, but the views were stupendous, and were ample reward!
The road route into Conwy was short and interesting, going through the castle wall gate to the end point at the town square, opposite the station.
This was not an easy route, but it was fantastic and very off-road.

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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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