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Llandudno West Shore

(Conwy Sands)

Conwy, Wales


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Llandudno West Shore is a quieter alternative to the popular north shore of Llandudno, offering a sandy beach and stunning views of Conwy Bay. .

Llandudno West Shore is situated on the north Wales coastline, below the Great Orme, and faces west over Conwy Bay. The beach is long and sandy with a stony pebble foreshore, backed by a concrete promenade. At low tide, a large expanse of sand is revealed, making it a popular spot for holidaymakers.

The sea area offshore is designated under the Menai Strait and Conwy Special Area of Conservation, whilst the Great Orme is designated as the Great Orme's Head Special Area of Conservation. The bathing water also lies in the Aber Afon Conwy Site of Special Scientific Interest.

West Shore Beach lies on the south-western side of North Wales’ Llandudno headland and offers lovely views over Conwy Bay and out towards Anglesey. The beach is suitable for ball games and kitesurfing, and its west-facing orientation makes it an ideal spot for watching spectacular sunsets. Cars can be parked along West Parade and in a small car park at the southern end of the road. The beach has a café and toilets, and there is a quiet promenade with additional amenities, including a boating lake and young children’s play area.

Families can stroll along the promenade, enjoy the boating lake and children's play area, or head to the other end of the beach to the West Shore Miniature Railway and the North Wales Golf Club. Swimming is possible when conditions are right, but there are no lifeguards on duty. Dogs are allowed on the beach off-season, but are restricted from 1st May to 30th September, between the two stone groynes.

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Weather and tides for Wednesday 3 June

Tonight
Chance of rain 97%
Min temperature 13°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 25mph
Tomorrow (Thursday)
Chance of rain 95%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 23mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Llandudno West Shore is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:36 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:11 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Llandudno West Shore

Things to do and see in the area

Boutique Tours of North Wales (0.7 miles)
Great Orme Family Golf (0.8 miles)
Alpine Coaches - Great Orme Tour (0.8 miles)
Home Front Museum (0.8 miles)
Great Orme Copper Mine (0.9 miles)
Great Orme (1 miles)
Promenade (1 miles)
Little Orme (2.5 miles)
The Albion Ale House (2.7 miles)

Places to eat near Llandudno West Shore

Providero Tea & Coffee House (440 yards)
Lawton's Cafe Grill (410 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Gogarth

Location type: Urban

Nearest town: Llandudno

OS Grid: SH767817

Coordinates: 53°19'4"N 3°51'3"W

Mapcode: GBR 1ZK2.19

What 3 Words: benched.relatives.invisible

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: Llandudno

Nearest postcode: LL30 2AX

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