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Colwyn Bay is one of North Wales' classic Victorian seaside resorts, which has undergone significant developments in recent years to reinvent itself. The resort features a generous stretch of fine golden sand backed by a seawall and promenade, making it a Blue Flag beach with an array of facilities along the beachfront and in the town.
The beach itself is a major draw, with three miles of golden sand suitable for sunbathing, swimming, and leisurely walks. The promenade is well-maintained and features a cycle path, making it dog-friendly all year round, except for restricted areas between 1st May and 30th September. The beachfront also offers family-friendly facilities, kiosks, cafes, shops, and a watersports centre as part of the Porth Eirias waterside development.
Colwyn Bay offers a range of activities, including watersports, fishing, cycling, and walking along the coastal paths. The resort is also home to various attractions, such as Dinosaur World, Eirias park, and the Welsh Mountain zoo. Visitors can enjoy the nearby slipways for fishing, sailing, and jet skiing.
The original Victoria Pier, which dated back to the turn of the century, has been partly rebuilt in a simpler, shorter form, retaining much of its ornate metalwork. The Porth Eirias waterside development has transformed the beachfront, featuring a watersports centre, shops, and restaurants.
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| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 67% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 90% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 17mph |  |
The tide at Colwyn Bay Pier Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:22 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:31 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
There is parking near the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
Beach cleaned regularly
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile northwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
less than a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles east as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 12 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
Location: Bae Colwyn (Colwyn Bay)
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SH853792
Coordinates: 53°17'51"N 3°43'15"W
Mapcode: GBR 2ZG9.5K
What 3 Words: wiser.ducks.rarely
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: Colwyn Bay
Nearest postcode: LL29 8HH
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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