12th June 2022 Conwy

The Wales Coast Path was ten years old on Thursday, 5th May 2022. It’s quite a landmark.  Explore the North Wales Coastal Path and Conwy town, Conwy Castle and Conwy Mountain.  Beyond the walled town of Conwy and its medieval castle, there is a choice of official coastal or upland routes, the latter climbing over heather and gorse-clad Conwy Mountain with its wild ponies and spectacular views.

The walk leaders are: B - Tony Culverhouse 10 miles; C Michael Bates 8 miles; D - to be confirmed.

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Sunday, 8th May

Blackburn Coach Book online HERE

Burnley Coach Book online HERE

CONWY - Conwy Town a world heritage site with an imposing thirteenth-century castle and walls. Conwy’s quaint harbour, revolutionary Telford suspension bridge and the mighty mountains of Snowdonia make Conwy one of the world’s finest tourism destinations.
Conwy is a town rich in history, with much of it still preserved within the walls and traditional structures of its buildings.

The Quay is host to a number of amenities and is a particularly stunning place to visit during the warm summer months. Whether you’d prefer to sit with a refreshing drink outside of the cosy quayside pub, take an exciting boat tour around the coastal area or hike upon the many surrounding mountains – it’s all possible in the quaint town of Conwy. The Smallest House in Great Britain can be found nestled at the end of a terrace of houses on Conwy's quayside. 

Conwy offers a whole host of places to eat and drink. Fine dining restaurants, traditional pubs and snug cafes can be found throughout the town

Blackburn Coach

08:00   Clitheroe York Street

08:05   Whalley Kings Street

08:10   Great Harwood Lyndon House

08:15   Rishton, Roebuck

08:20   Accrington Victoria Hospital

08:20   Accrington Whalley Road, Kwik Fit

08:30   Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre

08:35   Oswaldtwistle Black Dog

08:45   Blackburn Penny Street

08:50   Ewood Empire Theatre

08:55   Darwen Lynwood Avenue

09:00   Darwen Boots, Duckworth Street

Burnley Coach

08:00   Colne Bus Station

08:00   Colne Library

08:05   Colne Alkincoates

08:10   Barrowford Heritage Centre

08:15   Nelson – Walton Lane/Leeds Road

08:15   Nelson - Bus Station

08:20   Brierfield Town Hall

08:30   Burnley Brennand Street

08:35   Burnley Bus Station

08:40   Burnley Tim Bobbin

08:45   Padiham Whitegates

08:47   Padiham Town Hall

08:55   Clayton - Hare and Hounds

A/B++ WALK   Leader: Tony Culverhouse  10.5 miles      Strenuous

From the coach we head up into Conwy town.  We leave the town and start to climb steeply up onto Conwy Mountain and its many steep peaks (spectacular views though).  We then descend to the Sychnant Pass and head up across moorland before descending to the village of Henryd.  From the village there is some road walking along a quiet country lane until a ladder stile takes us into scenic farmland and more climbing.  We then begin to level off and start to descend into Conwy.  Spectacular views, a few ladder stiles.  Although this is not an ’A’ walk distance it is pretty close and with the climbs any ‘B’ walkers should think very carefully before attempting this walk.

C WALK Leader: Michael Bates  7 miles  Moderate

We leave Conwy via the main Bangor Road before reaching a steep path.  This path takes us through lovely woodland.  The gradient gradually eases as we make our way through gorse and bracken eventually reaching the summit of Conwy Mountain,  just over 800 feet above sea level.  At the summit there are allegedly the remains of an iron age fort (but don’t get too excited).  Here there are fabulous views in all directions.  Afterwards we start the descent bringing us to the head of the Synchnant Pass where there are lovely views of the surrounding hills and valleys.  Our return route takes us through fields before reaching Mount Pleasant where the road leads us down back into Conwy.  As an option at the end of the walk there will be an opportunity to walk along the town walls for those who wish to do so

D Walk      Leader Lynn Bourke   6 miles     Moderate

From the coach we walk down to the Quay, passing the Smallest House in Britain.  We then walk along the estuary, passing Bodlondeb Wood, before crossing the railway by footbridge.  We climb slowly and steadily along the lower slopes of Conwy Mountain, enjoying fabulous views of the hills and valleys as we go.  Our return route takes us through Pensychnant Nature Reserve before walking through fields to Mount Pleasant and descending back into Conwy.