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Old Colwyn Beach

Conwy, Wales


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Old Colwyn Beach is a sandy section of beach located at the far eastern end of the promenade in Colwyn Bay, a popular seaside resort on the north Welsh Coast. .

Old Colwyn Beach is situated on the edge of Colwyn Bay, a short walk from the town centre and accessible via the A55. The beach offers a local selection of restaurants and cafes, a promenade with benches, refreshment kiosks, and car parking. The promenade behind the beach has both cycling and walking tracks, making it a great destination for those looking to enjoy the outdoors.

The beach is popular for swimming and water sports, with Colwyn Bay watersports club located at the western end of the beach. It is also a dog-friendly section of beach, with dogs allowed on the eastern section throughout the year, whilst they are banned during the summer further westward. A variety of seabirds frequent the area, and occasionally, seals and dolphins can be spotted in the surf. However, it's worth noting that at high tide, the beach is completely submerged.

Parking is available towards the western end of the beach along the promenade, where there is also a kiosk. The beach can be accessed via a slipway or stairs. More facilities can be found in the town centre, a few hundred meters inland.

The Victorian resort town of Colwyn Bay is about half a mile west of the beach and has a railway station and a variety of attractions including the Welsh Mountain Zoo and Dinosaur World. Colwyn Bay has an award-winning beach with three miles of golden sand, great for sunbathing, swimming, or a leisurely walk along the promenade towards Rhos on Sea.

Old Colwyn Beach is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 97%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 21mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 70%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 20mph

The tide at Old Colwyn Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:43 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:54 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

Theatr Colwyn (0.9 miles)
The Holy Well and Chapel of St Trillo (2 miles)
Valentine Inn (2.5 miles)
Gwrych Castle Conservation Trust (3.9 miles)
Little Orme (4.3 miles)
Manorafon Farm Park (4.4 miles)
RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve (4.8 miles)
Locked In North Wales (4.8 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Old Colwyn, Bae Colwyn

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SH868787

Coordinates: 53°17'37"N 3°41'55"W

Mapcode: GBR 2ZMB.0Z

What 3 Words: police.makeup.unpainted

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: Old Colwyn

Nearest postcode: LL29 9SG

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