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1 Rhos-on-Sea Kinmel Bay Towyn Colwyn Bay THE ESSENTIAL POCKET GUIDE 2018/19 #MAKINGMEMORIES

2 On the Waterfront 08 THE INSIDE STORY 04 Coastal Towns and Villages 08 Heritage and Culture 10 Family Fun 13 Eirias Action and Adventure 18 Walking and Wildlife 22 Visitor Information 23 Map of Colwyn Bay 14 This symbol identifies attractions that are normally open all year round. Conwy county s classic coastline is the place to be for epic seaside experiences. Put your best foot forward with a walk on our stretch of the ground-breaking Wales Coast Path, the first of its kind in the world. Take a short stroll or hardcore hike or bike it to get acquainted with our wide, open, exhilarating shores. All along our coast you ll stumble across things to see and do. Kinmel Bay s seemingly endless sands are a big draw for beach bums, while charming, timeless Rhos-on-Sea offers peaceful village vibes between the bustling resorts of Colwyn Bay and Llandudno. At Colwyn Bay, the ambitious Porth Eirias development has given the coastline a new lease of life (and beach!). Featuring a delectable seafront bistro run by top chef Bryn Williams and a buzzing watersports activity centre, the revitalised promenade is a legend in the making. FESTIVALS AND EVENTS Don't miss out! Check our website to see all the big events taking place in Conwy County throughout the year. visitconwy.org.uk/events Don't forget! While you re here you can find out about what s on, where to visit and things to do at the Tourist Information Point at Rhos-on-Sea. And, if you haven t already found somewhere to stay, check out the accommodation on our website. VISITCONWY.ORG.UK 3

3 Coastal Towns & VILLAGES RHOS-ON-SEA Small is beautiful in this charming seaside town located between big brothers Llandudno and Colwyn Bay. If only all seaside towns could be like this neat, pristine and peaceful. The long seafront walkway from Colwyn Bay takes in Rhos-on-Sea s breakwater, where a little harbour has an atmosphere reminiscent of a West Wales coastal village. Rhos s sparkling coastal waters are popular with watersports fans and anglers, while walkers and cyclists make for the car-free promenade path. It s not just the traditional promenade and lung fulls of salty sea air that attract walkers. Start your exploration from the tiny, roughly vaulted St Trillo s Chapel at Rhos Point. Standing on the site of an ancient healing well, it s the smallest church in Britain, seating only six. St Trillo s is one of 26 historic sites on the circular Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail, which also takes in the remains of Llys Euryn, a 6th century hill fort, perched above the town with all-seeing views. The small is beautiful theme continues at the delightful Harlequin Puppet Theatre, perhaps Rhos s greatest claim to fame. Another mini attraction is Rhos Fynach Mini Golf. It s crazy golf with a fun nautical theme, with holes that include The Surfboard, Pirate s Skull and Submarine. Take a walk along the main street and look at the shops. They re all small and mostly independent. There s a farm shop stuffed with fresh produce, shops selling antiques, home accessories and jewellery... there s even a shop selling period costumes. And there s a great range of cafés and restaurants too. 4 VISITCONWY.ORG.UK ATTRACTIONS AND PLACES OF INTEREST 1 Children s Play Area & Paddling Pool...B5 2 Combermere Gardens...D5 3 Community Centre...D4 4 Cricket Ground...C3 5 Fishing Trips...D5 6 Llys Euryn (Remains of)... E1 7 Puppet Theatre...E5 8 Rhos Park (Bowls & Tennis)..C3 9 St Trillo s Chapel...A4 10 Rhos Point...B5 11 Crazy Golf...C5 12 Adults Outdoor Gym...C5 CHURCHES & PLACES OF WORSHIP 12 (Numbers in brackets refer to churches) Assembly of God...(1) C4 Church in Wales... (2) E4 Methodist... (3) D3 United Reformed... (4) B4 A B C D E 6 FIRST AVE SECOND AVE TAN-Y-BRYN ROAD TAN-Y-BRYN DRIVE LINKS AVE CHURCH ROAD 2 Attraction / Place of Interest Tourist Information Point Post Office ORME AVE BRYN EGLWYS CRAIG WEN BROMPTON PK One Way Street THE CRES CRANFORD CRES BRYN MENAI LLANDUDNO ROAD B5115 AWEL-Y-MOR RHOS ROAD CHURCH DRIVE PINE GR VICTOR WILDE DRIVE ELWY ROAD MAES GLAS MAES GLAS HIGH LANE Colwyn Bay 0.5m GORDON DRIVE ABBEY GR PENRHYN AVE NEWTON RD Penrhyn Park 4 LLWYN ONN ALLANSON ROAD FAIRWAY 8 ABBEY RD RHOS ROAD Pay and Display Car Park Toilets 9 Accessible toilet fitted with National Key Scheme (RADAR) lock SOUTH PLACE BRYN AVE HAWTHORNE AVE PARKWAY 3 ST GEORGE S ROAD COLLEGE AVENUE COLWYN CR COLWYN CRES WOODLANDS AVE TRILLO AVENUE 1 MAULDETH RD 4 COLWYN AVENUE EVERARD ROAD THE PROMENADE 12 7 THE PROMENADE 2 10 Slipway VISITCONWY.ORG.UK 5

4 Bae Penrhyn Penrhyn Bay Bae Conwy Conwy Bay 16a 15 Llanfairfechan B5106 t an n Al ed R Conwy B4501 B5427 Capel Garmon A5 B B4406 A543 Brenig Cronfa Alwen Reservoir 1 4 Dolwyddelan Aled Alwen Nebo 2861 Carnedd Moel-siabod Bylchau Cronfa Aled Isaf Reservoir Betws-y-Coed A4086 A544 Gwytherin Lly Lly n Ge irionyd d nc rafn Groes B5384 B Pentrefoelas B4501 Glasfryn Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr 0 nw y R Co B A5 7 Ty Nant 8 B4407 Gwydyr Forest Park Conwy Tourist Information Point w ly d Llanrwst ley wy Val Co Trefriw Dolgarrog Tal-y-Bont Rowen Ty n-y-groes Bylchau A544 B5384 A548 Groes B5382 Llansannan Llangernyw B5382 R Elwy A548 Betws-yn-Rhos B5113 B5106 Llanfair Talhaearn B a 17 Bryn-y-Maen Deganwy Llanrhos Cyffordd Llandudno Junction Bae Conwy Conwy Bay Dolwen Llansanffraid Glan Conwy Llandudno Hen Golwyn Old Colwyn 20 B5383 A548 24a Llan San Sior St George Llysfaen 23 Llandulas 23a A55 Bae Colwyn Colwyn Bay Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Rhos-on-Sea A Pensarn Abergele 24 A547 Towyn R Cl w yd Bae Kinmel Kinmel Bay Bae Penrhyn Penrhyn Bay VISITCONWY.ORG.UK A A543 B4501 Tal-y-Cafn Conwy 16 15a Penmaenmawr B Brenig Aled Cronfa Aled Isaf Reservoir Pandy Tudur Eglwys Bach 15 Llanfairfechan A55 Alwen Gwytherin C on wy n Dyffryn Con Lly R Conwy D Nebo B5106 A5 an t Eigiau Cronfa Alwen Reservoir B5427 Capel Curig B5105 B4501 B5113 Capel Garmon Betws-y-Coed A4086 Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr Glasfryn Pentrefoelas Ty Nant Cerrigydrudion A5 rafn nc d E nw B4406 n Ge irionyd ed 3485 Carnedd Llewelyn Co Lly n Al This busy part of the coast features mile upon mile of big sandy beach and offers classic seaside family fun. Kinmel Bay is popular for canoeing and kitesurfing. The pretty harbour is a favourite among yachtsmen and fisherman alike. And next door, Towyn s collection of beach front amusements and entertainments are a big hit with visitors. The area is well known and loved by thousands as a camping and caravanning centre. Head to Tir Prince and Knightly s Fun Park for something to keep the whole family happy Carnedd Dafydd Llangwm Penmachno Dolwyddelan TOWYN & KINMEL BAY 3002 Tryfan B4501 ABERGELE & PENSARN Pensarn's popular north facing promenade has classic seaside amusements and a lovely shingle beach. Historic sites at the ancient market town of Abergele include the 15th century parish church of Saint Michael, and the town is a great base for walking the surrounding countryside or playing a few rounds at the excellent 18-hole golf course. C A494 Ysbyty Ifan Mountain Peak Glyder Glyder Fawr Fach B4401 y Snowdonia National Park Boundary Tourist Information Centre 2861 Carnedd Moel-siabod 8 B4391 A5 Blaenau Ffestiniog R Railway with station F A4212 KEY 4 ```G graddfa / scale cilomedrau / kilometres B4407 H scale 0 Conwy Blaenau Ffestiniog I Y Bala Bala A4212 Ysbyty Ifan I B5105 Cerrigydrudion 7 kilometres Penmachno J 6 H Afo VISITCONWY.ORG.UK Ground 6 Llansannan A548 Pandy Tudur Lly Eirias Park is a lovely 50-acre green oasis with a boating lake, bowling green, playground and Colwyn Leisure Centre complete with swimming pool, squash courts and leisure suite. Colwyn Bay is also the perfect place for a day s retail therapy. Pick up a gift for someone or treat yourself! Many of our excellent independent stores are family run. If you re looking for your high street favourites, we have those, too. Plus, one of the region s largest shopping malls, complete with handy free parking. The weekly farmers market selling everything from organic pork to preserves is on every Thursday at the Bay View Shopping Centre. Bag yourself a bargain at the street market every Tuesday and Saturday. B5382 B5382 Llanrwst Capel Curig Glyder Glyder Fawr Fach A55 Llanfair Talhaearn y But we re not just making waves. Our green spaces are keeping up too. Colwyn Bay s green fingers just keep on growing. The town has won yet another Wales in Bloom prize for its fabulous floral displays for the 15th year running. d ly w Co 26 B5381 Llangernyw A Tryfan The park is also home to Stadiwm Zip World, a first-class sporting venue that hosts prestigious rugby union matches and popular outdoor concerts. Colwyn Bay s prime attraction, perched panoramically on the hillside, is the Welsh Mountain Zoo National Zoo of Wales. It s a caring conservation zoo, with many rare and endangered species from around the world including snow leopards, red pandas, Sumatran tigers, chimpanzees and Californian sea lions. n Lly F G Trefriw 24a Llan San Sior St George R Elwy le wy Val C on wy 3425 Carnedd Dafydd A548 A548 Eglwysbach E 3485 Carnedd Llewelyn 25 Llysfaen Tal-y-Cafn Dolgarrog Cl w yd A547 Betws-yn-Rhos B5113 Eigiau R Towyn Abergele 24 23a Dolwen Dyffryn Con The Porth Eirias waterside development is fast becoming a major attraction along the North Wales coast. There s a bistro run by celebrity chef Bryn Williams and a range of watersport tuition provided by Colwyn Bay Watersports. Tal-y-Bont 23 Llanddulas B5383 D The sweep of coast from Rhos-on-Sea to Colwyn Bay and beyond has seen a major transformation with new projects and attractions breathing new life into the resort. Bryn-y-Maen Llansanffraid Glan Conwy Rowen Ty n-y-groes COLWYN BAY A Hen Golwyn Old Colwyn Afo C Conwy 16 15a Penmaenmawr A55 Bae Cinmel Kinmel Bay Pensarn Cyffordd Llandudno Junction Bae Colwyn Colwyn Bay Llanrhos Deganwy B Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Rhos-on-Sea Llandudno K A 7

5 HERITAGE & CULTURE Britain s smallest church, a historical hillfort and a ruined mansion are some of the delights to be found on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail. Neighbouring Colwyn Bay s heyday as a bustling resort is reflected in the ornate shopfronts and gabled buildings follow the Colwyn Bay Heritage Trail booklet to find out more. And then enjoy a show or a movie at Theatr Colwyn. This Victorian gem, built in 1885, is reputedly the oldest working theatre in Wales. 8 VISITCONWY.ORG.UK Llys Euryn, Rhos-on-Sea THE RHOS-ON-SEA HERITAGE TRAIL The trail takes you past the town s historic locations including Bryn Euryn ancient hill fort, the sixteenth century ruins of Llys Euryn, built on the site of a thirteenth century palace, and the tiny chapel of 6th century Saint Trillo on the shore. Pick up a copy of the trail leaflet from the Tourist Information Point. COLWYN BAY HERITAGE WALK colwynbayheritage.org.uk The Colwyn Bay of yesteryear, a fashionable seaside resort favoured by prosperous, privileged travellers, hasn t entirely disappeared. The architecture of the old town still displays the wealth, opulence and spirit of those times. You ll see it when you follow the 29-point route of the Colwyn Bay Heritage Trail. The trail is available to download from the Colwyn Bay Heritage Group website. EIRIAS PARK QR HERITAGE TRAIL colwynbayheritage.org.uk Enjoy the two mile circular route exploring the park s history. Follow the Trail using the 20 QR (Quick Response) points to reveal the unexpected aspects of the park s heritage, including a zoo, a boating lake, dinosaurs, marionettes and a gorsedd stone circle. A map of the route is available on the website. ORIEL COLWYN orielcolwyn.org Oriel Colwyn is a gallery space dedicated to showcasing photography and photographic works. Housed upstairs at the Theatr Colwyn building, admission is free and exhibitions are available to see most weekdays between 10am and 5pm and during normal theatre and cinema opening times. Oriel Colwyn is a multi-purpose exhibition space and therefore occasionally unavailable. Please phone ahead in advance if travelling to confirm the gallery is open. THEATR COLWYN theatrcolwyn.co.uk At the heart of Colwyn Bay since it first opened as a venue in 1885, Theatr Colwyn shows a varied programme of live music, stage plays, dance and stand-up. You can still catch a movie at this, the oldest working cinema in the UK, which now has digital technology. VISITCONWY.ORG.UK 9

6 FAMILY FUN Penguins, puppets, crazy golf, funfair rides and sandy beaches our coastal attractions are perfect for all the family. WELSH MOUNTAIN ZOO Colwyn Bay, welshmountainzoo.org This caring conservation zoo set high in the wooded hills above Colwyn Bay, is the perfect place to see all your favourite animals and get to know some new ones. It's home to many endangered species from around the world including snow leopards, red pandas and Sumatran tigers. Open all year, every day except Christmas Day. Seasonal free minibus from Colwyn Bay railway station. Please check the website for details and opening hours. 10 VISITCONWY.ORG.UK HARLEQUIN PUPPET THEATRE Rhos-on-Sea, puppets.uk.com Britain s very first theatre designed just for puppet shows has been entertaining audiences of all ages since 1958, and still holds regular performances today. Backstage, find out about the puppeteers, the story of the theatre, and the marionette tradition. Please check the website for times and dates of the shows. ADVENTURE TRAIL Adventure Park, St George Abergele adventuretrail.wales Explore beautiful woodland and experience nature at its finest with more than 40 fun challenges. Plenty of picnic areas along the way so, pack up a feast and enjoy fresh air and fun activities. See website for opening times. TOTALLY APE Old Colwyn facebook.com/totallyape Children s indoor soft play centre with two separate playframes. One for toddlers and a larger main frame for the older children to climb, clamber, slide and explore. See the website for opening times. ABERGELE LEISURE CENTRE Abergele, conwy.gov.uk/leisure This excellent leisure centre offers swimming tuition for all ages in the 25 metre pool where you can try snorkelling or aqua aerobics. There s also a fitness suite and an all-weather pitch. RHOS FYNACH MINI-GOLF Rhos-on-Sea rhosfynach.co.uk/golf.htm Another family attraction is Rhos Fynach Mini Golf. It s crazy golf with a fun nautical theme, with holes that include The Surfboard, Pirate s Skull and Submarine. Great fun for all the family. TIR PRINCE Towyn, tirprince.co.uk Experience the thrills of American-style harness racing, including flood-lit evening race meets at this entertainment complex. And as if that wasn t enough, there s a fairground with rollercoaster rides, a go-carting track and an outdoor market too. Please check the website for opening times and dates for race meetings. KNIGHTLY S FUN PARK Towyn knightlysfunparks.com Make your holiday a break to remember at this vibrant funfair and amusement park. There s a variety of fun rides for all the family and entertainment for everyone to enjoy a fantastic fairground, amusement arcade, bar, restaurant, and beautiful floral garden area. Please check the website for opening times. VISITCONWY.ORG.UK 11

7 GOLF ABERGELE GOLF CLUB Abergele, abergelegolfclub.co.uk 18 hole parkland course. OLD COLWYN GOLF CLUB Old Colwyn, oldcolwyngolfclub.co.uk 9 hole meadowland course. DON'T FORGET! Opening times and facilities may change without notice so please contact the individual attractions before setting off. RHOS-ON-SEA GOLF CLUB Penrhyn Bay, rhosgolf.co.uk 18 or 9 hole parkland course. SILVER BIRCH GOLF AND FOOTGOLF CLUB Betws yn Rhos silverbirchgolfclub.co.uk Two 9-hole courses that can be combined for an 18-hole round. Plus the first 18-hole footgolf course in Wales. Discover the great facilities at Eirias. Set in 50 acres of beautiful parkland and conveniently located just minutes from the A55. EIRIAS PARK Eirias Park is great for families. It covers 50 acres of beautiful parkland and features a boating lake, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, bowling greens, a children s adventure playground, and a wheeled sports area. COLWYN LEISURE CENTRE The excellent facilities include a six lane 25 metre swimming pool with water features and separate water slide, a fitness suite and a multi-purpose sports hall. STADIWM ZIP WORLD The stadium at Eirias is the perfect venue for top class sports events and outdoor concerts. Featuring a rugby and football pitch, as well as an athletic track. It continues to host all the home fixtures of the under 20s 6 Nations. EIRIAS EVENTS CENTRE The Eirias Events Centre offers the flexibility to cater for a wide range of events from exhibitions and conferences to team building days and concerts. 12 VISITCONWY.ORG.UK VISITCONWY.ORG.UK 13

8 When it comes to activities and adventure, you ll never be stuck for things to do in this part of the world. Pulse-pounding adrenaline sports, picturesque coastal walks, a challenging round of footgolf, jet skiing and kitesurfing are all in the running. Go on have a go! ACTIVITIES & ADVENTURE Go for it! COLWYN BAY WATERSPORTS Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay colwynbaywatersports.co.uk Colwyn Bay Watersports offers sailing, windsurfing and power boating courses as well as equipment hire from a fleet of sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing and SUP kit. Whether you re a complete beginner looking to get a taste of the sports, or just want to get out on the water and practice, Colwyn Bay beach is the perfect place to start. See the website for opening times. SEA ANGLING TRIPS Rhos-on-Sea Take a trip on a charter vessel with an experienced skipper (weather permitting, of course!). Depending on the season you can fish inshore for whiting, codling, bass, mackerel and more. Or venture further out for pollock, cod, conger and coalfish. See locally for details. TAN-Y-MYNYDD TROUT FISHERY Moelfre, Abergele, tan-y-mynydd.co.uk This established fishery has five lakes set in tranquil countryside. A fly-fishing haven and a test for the best angler or just great fun for beginners. Open daily all year from dawn to dusk, except Christmas Day. 14 VISITCONWY.ORG.UK VISITCONWY.ORG.UK 15

9 GET ACTIVE CRANK UP THE ADRENALIN! COASTAL LAUNCHING SLIPWAYS Harbour Office, Conwy You can launch your craft from several locations along the coast including Porth Eirias Slipway, Colwyn Bay (powered craft only including PWC) and Aberhod Slipway, Rhos-on-Sea (non powered craft only). Fees are payable and you will need to be covered by the appropriate insurance. For more details see conwy.gov.uk COLWYN JET SKI CLUB Colwyn Bay colwynjetski.com This friendly club promotes safe personal watercraft riding and provides on-site RYA training to members by qualified instructors. ADVENTURE PAINTBALL St George, Abergele adventurepaintball.co.uk If you re idea of fun is chasing your mates around a forest, armed with just a paintball gun and your wits, then Adventure Paintball in Abergele is for you. This is the place to come if game scenarios with titles like The Grave Yard, The Lost Uranium and Sam Missile Base set your heart racing! Prepare to splat or be splatted! Advance booking required. NORTH WALES KITESURFING SCHOOL Kinmel Bay kiteboardinglessons.co.uk Kitesurfing lessons run by IKO kitesurfing instructor on 3 miles of quiet beach. Check the website for details and booking. WALKING CONWY COUNTRYSIDE SERVICE , conwy.gov.uk/countryside Popular local trails include Pwllycrochan Woods, the Fairy Glen at Old Colwyn and Bryn Euryn above Rhos-on-Sea. Leaflets available locally or see the website for more information. WALES COAST PATH Boot up and get walking. The acclaimed Wales Coast Path stretches for 870 miles around Wales entire shoreline. Our bit the 34½ miles between Kinmel Bay and Llanfairfechan packs in lots of highlights. Shingly Pensarn Beach (SSSI), spot wildlife on the slopes of the Great Orme and come face to face with Conwy s mighty World Heritage castle. conwy.gov.uk/countryside PEDAL POWER National Cycle Route 5 is its official name, but we know it better as the coastal bike ride between Llanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay. Most of the route is traffic free, and you can join at various points along the way. It s one of the greenest ways to see our coastline and countryside. Pick up a copy of the Conwy Cycle Route Map from Conwy or Llandudno Tourist Information Centres or download from visitconwy.org.uk 16 VISITCONWY.ORG.UK VISITCONWY.ORG.UK 17

10 BRYN EURYN local nature reserve Great views Close to Rhos-on-Sea Rich in wildlife Historical ruins Walking and Wildlife Hawlfraint y Goron a hawliau cronfa ddata 2018 Arolwg Ordnans Mae telerau ac amodau n gysylltiedig â defnyddio r data hwn Crown copyright and database rights 2018 Ordnance Survey Use of this data is subject to terms and conditions Served well by a network of paths, Bryn Euryn is a prominent limestone hill overlooking Rhos-on-Sea. It is a rich mixture of grassland and woodland, part of it being a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It also has great historical interest with Llys Euryn - a house dating from the 15th century and a hilltop fort from the 6th century. Follow the waymarked trails to discover beautiful butterflies, fabulous flowers and historical ruins. Bryn Euryn is managed by Conwy Countryside Service as a Local Nature Reserve. For information and leaflets on a variety of walks in Conwy County: Please follow the Countryside Code and ensure that dogs are kept under close control. The Summit Trail This waymarked circular trail leads you past the ruined mansion of Llys Euryn, through woodland and grassland, to the ancient hillfort at the summit, with its panoramic views, and back to the starting point of the car park. The trail is about a mile in length and does have some steep climbs/descents which can be slippery after rain, so you will need stout footwear. Follow the green waymarkers from the car park entrance. Woodland Trail This waymarked circular trail initially follows the Summit Trail, then continues through woodland, with fewer climbs/ descents, and back to the starting point of the car park. This trail is about 1.5 miles in length. Follow the red waymarkers from the car park entrance. Please follow The Countryside Code Although limited, access for mobility scooters is possible by following sections of the trail. Telephone Respect Protect Enjoy 18 VISITCONWY.ORG.UK VISITCONWY.ORG.UK 19

11 History The Summit Trail takes you by the fifteenth century mansion of Llys Euryn, once celebrated in bardic verse. It also leads you to a sixth century hillfort at the summit of Bryn Euryn, with its panoramic views. The summit was also used by the RAF during the war. The history of both sites is detailed on boards located on site. Even 200 years ago Bryn Euryn was surrounded by countryside with small hamlets at Mochdre, Rhos, Llysfaen and Colwyn but it is now an island amongst housing. On the hill itself, it is interesting to note that the summit of the hill was clear of scrub in 1948 but is now covered in blackthorn. Dineirth - the fort as it may have looked in the sixth century. Flowers Bryn Euryn has a rich variety of wild flowers both in the grassland and woodland, which love the lime rich soil here. The grassland areas are valuable enough to have been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the whole hill has been declared a Local Nature Reserve in recognition of its great wildlife and community value. The woodland flowers are best seen in the spring and include wood anemone, dog s mercury, wood sorrel and wood avens. In the damper parts of the wood the attractive hart s tongue fern is abundant. The grassland areas bloom through the summer - except for the spring cowslips - and characteristic species include common rockrose, kidney vetch, lady s bedstraw, carline thistle and wild thyme. Where the rock lies near the surface the nationally scarce hoary rockrose and Nottingham catchfly can be found. Several orchids are to be found including early purple orchid, pyramidal orchid, and green winged orchid. Image credit: Everyday Nature 20 VISITCONWY.ORG.UK

12 Butterflies The flowers support a great variety of insect life. Twenty six species of butterfly have been recorded on the hill. In the woods you will notice the speckled wood. On the rocky areas you will see the wall brown and grayling. Flying among the grasses you may see the meadow brown and small heath, while on the bramble and gorse the gatekeeper may be found. Near the summit in May and June you may find red admirals and painted ladies, which have migrated from Central Europe and North Africa. Other colourful finds include the peacock, small tortoiseshell, small copper and the common blue. A day flying moth you may see in the summer is the handsome six spot burnet moth. It has dark green wings spotted with red but it becomes a crimson blur when it flies. Its caterpillar feeds on the abundant bird s foot trefoil and then its characteristic pale yellow cocoons can be found on the stems of plants. TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES If you need further information while you re planning your holiday or once you are here, contact or visit one of our Tourist Information Centres. OPEN ALL YEAR LLANDUDNO: Unit 26, Victoria Centre, Mostyn Street, LL30 2NG t: (01492) CONWY: Muriau Buildings, Rosehill Street, LL32 8LD t: (01492) TOURIST INFORMATION POINT Rhos-on-Sea: Happy Faces Centre, Promenade, LL28 4EP GETTING AROUND Why not leave your car behind, relax and enjoy the scenery by using our network of buses and trains. Full details in the Public Transport Guide available at TICs. Call Traveline Cymru on or go to traveline.cymru: the journey planner and timetables website for public transport in Wales. Speckled Wood Six spot burnet moth Geology Think of tropical seas and coral reefs! These were the conditions 350 million years ago when the limestone from which Bryn Euryn is composed was formed from the accumulated and compressed remains of sea creatures. Volcanic activity and earth movements then buckled the limestone and incorporated mineral veins into the rock. More recently, some 12,000 years ago in the last Ice Age, huge glaciers scoured out the softer rocks and left the valleys around Bryn Euryn and the steep cliffs on the southern side. Betws-y-Coed The Conwy Valley Conwy THE ESSENTIAL POCKET GUIDE 2018/19 #MAKINGMEMORIES Llandudn THE ESSENTIAL POCKET GUIDE 2018/19 #MAKINGMEMORIES o Looking for information on Llandudno, Conwy & the Conwy Valley, then pick up a copy of these Essential Pocket Guides at TICs or tourism@conwy.gov.uk Published by: Tourism Marketing Team Community Development Service Conwy County Borough Council Library Building, Mostyn Street Llandudno, LL30 2RP t: / Conwy County Borough Council Whilst Conwy County Borough Council has made every effort to ensure accuracy in this publication, the Council cannot accept responsibility for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions or for any matter in any way connected with or arising out of the publication of the information contained within this brochure. Designed by: View Creative 37 Rhos Road, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4RS. t: Llys Euryn as it may have looked around Photographic Credits: Alan Dop Photography, Huw Evans Agency, Freelance Photos North Wales, Yvonne Gale, Martin Lyons, PM Photography, Crown Copyright (2018) Visit Wales, Matt Wilcox.

13 RHIW RD A B C D E F G H I J PEN-Y-MYNYDD NORTON RD LLYS DEDWYDD EBBERSTON ROAD WEST LLANERCH ROAD WEST ROYD TER BROADWAY GWIBFFORDD EXPRESSWAY A55 PLAS Conwy 4m Amlosgfa/Crematorium EITHIN 14 GREGORY AVENUE OLD HIGHWAY CEDAR PARK HAFODTY LANE FFORDD TRIBAN COPTHORNE RD CONWAY RD A547 GREGORY CRESCENT GREGORY CLOSE LLANRWST ROAD BRYN HAFOD CHERRY TREE LANE CHERRY TREE CLOSE Rhos-on-Sea 0.3m LLANRWST ROAD B5113 WHITEHALL RD WILLOUGHBY RD BRETTENHAM RD YERBURGH AVENUE VICTORIA PARK OAK DRIVE OAK DRIVE CLOSE PINE COURT ASHDOWN CL BROMPTON AVE B5115 SUNNINGDALE CLOSE KING S ROAD SUNNINGDALE GR SUNNINGDALE AVE EBBERSTON ROAD EAST 12 FRANCES AVE KINGS ROAD B5113 KENELM RD BRYN-Y-MÔR RD KING S DRIVE PEN-Y-BRYN ROAD TROON WAY 4 LANSDOWNE ROAD TROON CL BIRKDALE CL CAYLEY PROMENADE LLANERCH ROAD EAST WENTWORTH AVE BIRKDALE AVE BRYN CADNO CARLTON RD GROSVENOR RD OAK DRIVE ALEXANDRA RD WALSHAW AVENUE 8 ST ANDREW S RD BRYN CELYN BRACKLEY WEST PROMENADE LANSDOWNE RD QUEENS DRIVE OLD HIGHWAY BRYN RHYG AVENUE BRYN CADNO GWIBFFORDD EXPRE SWAY A55 PRINCES DRIVE CONWAY ROAD A547 PWLLYCROCHAN AVE RHODFA R GRUG BRYN GARAN PENRHOS RD UPPER PROMENADE 13 ELLESMERE RD Rydal Penrhos COMBERMERE RD AEL-Y-BROCH SEABANK RD MARINE QUEENS AVE CWRT-Y-DDERWEN 10 ROAD QUEENS DRIVE MOSTYN RD QUEENS PARK COED PELLA RD 10 Swyddfeydd y Cyngor Council Offices WOODHILL PEN-Y-BRYN RD VICTORIA GDNS WYNNSTAY RD COED PELLA ROAD HAWARDEN RD LLEWELLYN RD RIVIERE S AVE WOODLANDS PK WEST HILLSIDE AEL-Y-BRYN RD WOODLAND PARK 11 1 PENRHYN RD WOODLAND ROAD WEST WOODLAND ROAD EAST YORK RD 5 CLAUGHTON RD ROAD ROAD SEAFIELD RD Gorsaf Rheilffordd Railway Station RHIW RD GROVE PK W GROVE PARK 2 RUSSELL AVE STATION RD IVY ST 5 Pedestrianised SEA VIEW RD ABERGELE RD VICTOR ROAD AGNES GR PARK ROAD VICTORIA AVE BAY VIEW RD GLADYS GR DUNDONALD ROAD GRANGE RD RHIW GRANGE DOUGLAS RD BACK ABERGELE RD 13 7 Gorsaf Heddlu Police Station 3 RHIWBANK AVE BEECH MT OLD HIGHWAY UPLAND RD 11 MEIRION GDNS HIGHFIELD RD NANT-Y-GLYN AV KENNETH AVE NANT-Y-GLYN ROAD ERW WEN RD Llithrfa Slipway GROVE RD BELGRAVE RD ABERGELE RD A547 THE CLOSE WOODFIELD AVE NANT-Y-GLYN RD Bae Colwyn Colwyn Bay Traeth di-lanw Non-tidal beach Cyswllt tanffordd cerddwyr/ beiciau i/o r traeth/tref Pedestrian/cycle underpass link to/from the beach/town PENDORLAN GREENFIELD ERSKINE ROAD ROSEMARY AVE 14 9 THE DINGLE CANNING RD LAWSON ROAD DINGLE HILL TREVOR RD ROAD Ysgol PENDORLAN School Ysgol Uwchradd EIRIAS High School EIRIAS ROAD Ysgol Gymraeg BOD ALAW Welsh School 0 graddfa/scale 0.25 milltiroedd/miles 9 3 GROES ROAD GLYN AVE P R O M E GWIBFFORDD EXPRESSWAY A55 4 Parc EIRIAS Park 15 Maes Parcio i Fysiau Coach Park HERITAGE GATE BRYN EIRIAS CLOSE FFORDD SIGLEN FFORDD PANDY FORDD HAFRYN N A D E ELIAN ROAD FFORDD BUGAIL FFORDD CELYN 7 Swyddfeydd Dinesig Civic Offices Maes Parcio Car Park ABERGELE RD LLWYD GR GARTH RD BRYN AVE TYN-Y-FRON BRYN AVENUE FRON RD Pencadlys Heddlu Gogledd Cymru North Wales Police HQ HESKETH ROAD Ysbyty Gymunedol Community Hospital A547 AVENUE HOLYROOD COLWYN BAY ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST 1 Boating Lake...G11 2 Tennis Centre... F11 3 Eirias Park - Bowling Greens... G10 4 Colwyn Leisure Centre...H11 5 Library... E7 6 Colwyn Bay Market (Tuesday & Saturday) Station Road and Sea View Road...E7/E8 7 Model Yacht Pond... G12 8 Pwllycrochan Woods (Nature Trail)...G4 9 Porth Eirias (Watersports Centre, Bistro & Cafe)...E10 10 Queens Gardens (Green Flag Award)... E6 11 Bay View Shopping Centre... E8 12 Eirias (Events Centre & Stadiwm Zip World)...H11 13 Theatr Colwyn/Cinema/Oriel Colwyn... F8 14 Welsh Mountain Zoo...F1 15 Wheeled Play Facilities suitable for BMX, Skateboards, In-line Skates & Scooters...H11 CHURCHES & PLACES OF WORSHIP 12 (Numbers in brackets refer to churches) Baptist...(1) D7, (2) G7, (3) F8 Church in Wales...(4) D3, (5) F7, (6) F7 Congregational...(7) F8 Methodist...(8) F7, (9) H9, (10) E6 Presbyterian... (11) E6, (12) B3 Roman Catholic...(13) D5 Society of Friends - Quaker Meeting House... (14) F9 SYMBOLS KEY 20 Attraction / Place of Interest Post Office One Way Street Pay and Display Car Park Pay and Display Seafront Parking 10am-4pm Monday to Sunday inclusive. Parking FREE between 4pm-10am Petrol Station Toilets Accessible toilet fitted with National Key Scheme (RADAR) lock