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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.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 64% |
| 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 Old Colwyn 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
Parking available next to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
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 west-northwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
just over a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 12 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 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.
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
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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