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Colwyn Bay Rhos Beach is situated on the edge of the three-mile stretch of Colwyn Bay, providing great views along the sweeping coast towards Rhyl and Prestatyn. The beach is a mix of sand and shingle, sheltered by an offshore breakwater that forms a small harbour. The water is clean and relatively safe for bathing, although there is no lifeguard service in operation.
The beach at Rhos-on-Sea is approximately two and a half kilometres long and features a promenade with various facilities, including shops, cafes, and kiosks. The beach is popular with families, who come here in summer to play in the sand and relax by the water. The area is also home to a range of sea birds, and occasionally, seals or dolphins can be spotted in the bay.
Local attractions in the area include Dinosaur World, Eirias park, and the Welsh Mountain zoo. Visitors can also take a stroll along the promenade, enjoy the views of the Rhyl Flats wind farm, and explore the town's facilities. According to Welsh legend, Madog or Madoc ab Owain Gwynedd, a Welsh prince, sailed from Rhos-on-Sea to America in 1170.
The beach is dog-friendly all year round, except for the period between 1st May and 30th September, when dogs are restricted between Rhos Point and the eastern end of the Cayley Promenade.
Sand Rock
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 11% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 24mph |  |
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| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 76% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
The tide at Colwyn Bay Rhos Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:07 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 5:16 PM.
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Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Parking available near the beach.
Dog restrictions apply.
Beach cleaned regularly.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
less than a mile southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile southeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
just over a mile southeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
just over a mile northwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 8 miles east as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles east as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles west as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
Location: Rhos-on-Sea, Bae Colwyn
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SH843802
Coordinates: 53°18'24"N 3°44'11"W
Mapcode: GBR 2ZB6.V9
What 3 Words: foam.became.heat
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Wales
Local Authority: Conwy
Parish: Rhos-on-Sea
Nearest postcode: LL28 4EP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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