Breeze into Spring through the lanes of the Conwy Valley

Starting from the car park at the RSPB Reserve, the early part of the ride takes us along the gravelled cycle path that runs alongside the estuary and over the railway. Heading over the water (crossing the iconic suspension bridge) we pass beneath the grandeur of Conwy Castle, before crossing at the roundabout to cycle alongside the water on the harbourside. We head through the town and after passing under the wall, the route quickly takes us on to peaceful lanes and out towards Henryd. Passing through the attractive villages of Rowen and Pontwgan, we join the B road at Caerhun where, weather permitting, we take a short detour to the tiny church of St Mary’s Church (& the site of Canovium Roman Fort), right on the shore of Afon Conwy.

Our route from here is to head north once again to return to the coast, initially along the busier Llanrwst road to Ty’n y Groes, but then we head off down to Tal y Cafn from where most of our return journey utilises quiet country lanes as on our way out.

There will be a stop for refreshments on our return journey at the Dutch Pancake House at Conwy Water Gardens near Rowen.