#penmaenmawr

[bikepackinguk]

Day Seventy-two

Up early this morning, it's a long day ahead!

It's one of thise rare days where I have a specific destination in mind, so it's on to the supermarket in Queensferry to grab some handy provisions and get at it.

Starting off by jumping onto the busy A548, it's ploughing on through a few towns along the River Dee. It's a lot of slogging in busy traffic but not too many options for this stretch as the bike route proper follows this road, and the wind is starting to increase with the temperature.

At Baglit the cycle route heads up and over some big hills a little inland, so I say hell to that and keep cracking on at the road.

The road isn't exactly great fun, with lots of hedges and trees blocking the views, but finally we break through the foliage lining and emerge out to the coast at the Port of Mostyn.

Emerging from cover does mean the wind starts to become more noticeable, and a strong breeze is blustering down the coastline. But there is a great view back over the water to see the view of yesterday's ride.

Past Ffynnongoyw, there's a right turn and it's finally away from the traffic and on to some great riding around the cycle trails to Talacre Beach, before riding on through the dunes and across the golf course.

Hitting Prestatyn, we get some more nice promenade riding all the way down to Rhyl. Some stretches are alas under building work, so there's a little meandering involved to get around them whilst being slapped around by the wind.

Over the River Clwyd, there's more nice riding away from the traffic along the beaches, along with a good few more sections of construction work diversions. But the sun is shining and the view over to Colwyn Bay is very pretty.

Past the impressive sight of Gwyrch Castle on the hillside, I have a short stop to help someone out with a flat tyre. One thing I do enjoy with cycling is the camaraderie amongst riders and it's very common for others to check in that someone is ok or needs help if they're stationary.

Riding on, it's up some steeper sections up over the cliffsides, before yet more construction work sends me off on a diversion into Old Colwyn.

I've had enough with the promenade routes being constantly blocked off, so elect to say hell and stick back to the proper cycle route once more, which leads on through the busy Colwyn Bay and west alongside the expressway.

It's around some beautiful hills through this area before coming out at Llandudno Junction, and with the wind still battering around I take a break with a bit of shelter here. Today is some hard work!

Crossing over the River Conwy, I get to ride past the awesome Conwy Castle and have a lovely jaunt around the riverside whilst heading past Conwy, then it's back out to the sea as the path works its way past some impressive hills.

Past Penmaenmawr the cliffsides offer little space, and some interesting pathing is in place to sandwich a major dual carriageway, a rail line, and pedestrian & cycle access in all together, but somehow it's managed.

At Abergwyngregyn there's no other through road apart from the dual carriageway, so the route leads uo inti the foothills overhead, making for some lobg climbs and tiring work. It gives a nice view of Anglesey, but damn it's tough going.

Eventually it's downhill once more, crossing back over the expressway and zooming in to Bangor to check out their pier, and then riding up and around to the Menai Suspension Bridge.

Across the bridge and I'm on the island if Anglesey! Whilst I'm not riding around the entire island, I am making a stopoff at a place I've wanted to check out for maby years - Llanfair­pwllgwyngyll­gogery­chwyrn­drobwll­llan­tysilio­gogo­goch. With the evening wearing on, most other tourists are having dinner and I have no issues getting a photo done with the sign.

Not much further left today! Back to the bridge I ride, then it's a ride down the Menai Strait along to the historic castle town of Caernafon, with a nice ride past its beautiful castle.

A final push around the hills nearby and I eventually arrive at my destination for the day - the home of the wonderful Nerys! I have been given a lovely hot shower and a damn amazing steak, and have a few nights' R&R ahead to allow the back to heal up a bit more!

That's the entire damn north coast of Wales down in one day! I'm kinda shocked at myself, especially with the hideous headwind that has been causing so much extra effort, but I'll take it!

Have a good weekend!

[portraits-of-iris]

Rainbow Over Penmaenmawr

David Woodford

[saltyfartconnoisseur]

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About used cars in Penmaenmawr

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[crocutaborealis]

35 before 35.

2/35 afon gyrach

So in the year before I turned 30 I swam in 30 bodies of open water. Now I'm about to turn 35 I've repeating it with 35 rivers, lakes puddles etc...

No. 1 was Penmaenmawr beach, and no 2 is this little stream in the northern carneddau

[bluesman56]

Penmaenmawr by Tony

[vintagecamping]

Some pretty amazing oceanside camping in the beautiful town of  Penmaenmawr. Wales 1964

[thesilicontribesman]

The wild ponies on the mountainside near Penmaenmawr, 11.4.18. Whilst wandering through the heavy fog looking at the prehistoric sites, they repeatedly made me jump in the mist. Whilst not totally afraid of humans, they are timid, watchful and remain at a healthy distance. They are apparently the generational offspring of mining ponies set free nearly a century ago.

[cynefincrafts-blog]

#conwy #colwynbay #llandudno #oldcolwyn #abergele #glanconwy #penmaenmawr Free Delivery with Conwy area! Use code POSTAGECONWY at checkout in my Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CynefinCrafts (at North Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNSePuSlZDn/?igshid=1k6hyvgbhia4w

[mrssting]

Morning! This is Throwback Thursday. Can't believe how much these two has grown! #throwbackthursday #familyhiking #familyhikes #familyadventure #familypicture #lovehiking #lovenature💚 #lovemountains #hikingwales #northwales #visitwales #visitsnowdonia #snowdonia #capelulo #penmaenmawr (at Capelulo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI5KffoAYl7/?igshid=yf7udtbrg3ql

[aconitum-napellus]

Llandudno and Penmaenmawr. [Image description: colour instagram photo of the sun low over long low coastal mountains, with town houses in the foreground.] #llandudno #Wales #penmaenmawr #winter

[chrisfittock-blog]

Bone carving. All shaped up ready to make up sash in mother of pearl that fits where the crosshatch areas marked All materials used in this restoration are from sustainable sources and not from endangered species. #japaneselacquer#conwy#penmaenmawrnorthwales#restoration #antiques #orientalantiques #restorationservices #inlay #history #urushi #kintsugi #crafts #shibayama #japaneseart #japaneseantique #therepairshop #antiques #antiquecollectors #carving #northwales #penmaenmawr #antiquesforeveryone #antiquesroadshow #antiqueauctions #crafts #japaneselacquer #videoblogger #videodiary #bonecarving #shell #motherofpearlcarving (at Penmaenmawr, North Wales.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_F0hS4HHFS/?igshid=s7vh9env5om9

[hamoudablog]

'Abandonded engineering' by Meurig2011 An abandoned piece of grading equipment left at the Penmaenmawr quarry. I've added a little artistic licence to the colours just to make it look a little more lunar and spectacular. . Original: https://www.flickr.com/photos/63683550@N03/49465020721

[nw-fuel-drain]

Little trip down to Penmaenmawr, North Wales earlier to drain the wrong fuel out of this Vauxhall Vectra. 07554851721 #nwfueldrain #wrongfuel #penmaenmawr #northwales #northwalescoast #coast #northwaleslife #misfuel #fueldrain #rapidresponse (at Penmaenmawr) https://www.instagram.com/p/B76yBHVBkNr/?igshid=bxgrvl4qoqvd

[andrewsdrivingschool]

Congratulations Luke McCarthy that was a tremendous pass at Bangor today. Luke from Penmaenmawr passed his driving test today after a course of driving lessons with Marcus. Well done Luke drive safe and thank you for using Andrew's Driving School. #drivinglessons #andrewsdriving #penmaenmawr #drivingtest https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Cgsmllz4x/?igshid=12xsy0ecmznbf

[rockythebullterrier]

A spectacular view of the Penmaenmawr (say 5 times fast) mountains in the North Wales coast! . . . . . . . .#dogmodel #doglover #dogoftheday #dogsandpals #mansbestfriend #ilovemydog #bullterrier #bullterrierpics #travel #travelgram #adventure #bullies #traveldog #puppy #ebt #bullterriers #wales #wales❤️ #snowdonia #irish #tourist #roadtrip #wanderlusting #explore #beach #welsh #nature #mountains #penmaenmawr (at Penmaenmawr)

[bluesman56]

Rainy days in Wales by Tony