Penmaenmawr

In a nutshell. Seaside, walks and spectacular sunsets.

The north coast settlement of Penmaenmawr shares many characteristics with neighbouring Llanfairfechan. It’s like the seaside used to be, genteel and low key, with a long promenade, paddling pool and children’s playground, rounded off by a row of traditional beach huts (with a nod to the 21st-century there’s also a skate park). The big, sandy beach is well suited to sandcastle-making and watersports (there’s a thriving local sailing club), with the bonus of splendid views across Conwy Bay to Anglesey and Puffin Island.

Also in common with Llanfairechan, Penmaenmawr doubles up as a well-located walking and touring centre. Trails lead upwards into hills crossed by Roman roads and dotted with historic sites that include an Iron Age fort, Meini Hirion (dating from about 1500 BC) and fascinating Stone Age axe quarry, implements from which have been found all over Britain. If you’re driving, don’t miss the thrilling trip up and over the narrow Sychnant Pass, the historic route to Conwy.

There’s more history back in town at Penmaenmawr Museum. The Museum’s exhibition will take you on a journey through Penmaenmawr’s story from prehistoric times to modern day. There is an amazing collection of Neolithic artefacts and Bronze Age finds from nearby Meini Hirion, and you can discover how Penmaenmawr sprang into life in the 19th century with the development of the quarry.

On the outskirts of the village you’ll find Parc Plas Mawr - a beautiful park and the perfect place to get away from it all and take a book to read by the lake. The foundations, in what is now the public park, are the remains of the residence of the Darbishire family that owned Penmaenmawr Quarry.

Other local amenities and attractions include a golf course, challenging enough in its own right without the added handicap/distraction of superb sea views.

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Huw Tom Upland Walk - Penmaenmawr to Rowen

Address

New York Cotages, Bangor Road, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6LE

Penmaenmawr

The Huw Tom Walk is a linear walk of 6 miles (9.6 km) and with spectacular views from Penmaenmawr on the coast through the mountains to Rowen, a small village in the Conwy Valley.
Penmaenmawr Sailing Club

Address

Tan y Coed, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6NU

Telephone
07812 367740

Penmaenmawr

Fantastic 21st century sailing club facility.
Penmaenmawr Beach Chalets

Address

The Beach Cafe, The Promenade, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6ED

Telephone
01492 623885

nicola7nicky@tiscali.co.uk

Penmaenmawr
Penmaenmawr Museum

Address

Old Post Office, Conwy Old Road, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6UU

Telephone
01492 575535

info@penmaenmawrmuseum.co.uk

Penmaenmawr

Museum on the quarrying industry.
Penmaenmawr Golf Club

Address

Conwy Old Road, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6RD

Telephone
01492 623330

clubhouse@pengolf.co.uk

Penmaenmawr
Penmaenmawr Upland Walk

Address

Fernbrook Road, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6DA

Telephone
01492 575200

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Penmaenmawr

The Upland Walk reveals some of the hidden history of the landscape above Penmaenmawr, rich in birds and wildlife species. Length of walk approximately 5.5 miles (9 km) with an optional route of an additional 1.5 miles.
Craiglwyd Hall Caravan Park

Address

Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6ER

Telephone
01492 623355

craiglwydhall@thornleyleisure.co.uk

Penmaenmawr

Craiglwyd Hall Caravan Park is situated on the hillside with breathtaking views out over Anglesey and Llandudno. This is the park to choose if you are searching for peace and tranquillity in a magnificent setting, but also if you want to be close to…
Penmaenmawr to Conwy - Road Cycle Route

Address

Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6AA

Penmaenmawr

A scenic route of approximately 10 miles (16 km) from Penmaenmawr to Conwy and back.
Cae Cyd Holiday Cottage

Address

Tyddyn Du, Conwy Old Road, Dwygyfylchi, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6RE

Telephone
07966 417452

stay@caecydcottage.co.uk

Dwygyfylchi, Penmaenmawr

Cae Cyd Holiday Cottage is a stunning barn conversion on the North Wales coast at Penmaenmawr on the edge of Snowdonia National Park.
Expeditionguide

Address

1 Pant y Carw, Nant Y Felin Road, Llanfairfechan, Conwy, LL33 0SU

Telephone
01248 209576

rob@expeditionguide.com

Llanfairfechan
Penmaenmawr Beach

Address

Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6AZ

Telephone
01492 596253

harbwr.conwy.harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Penmaenmawr

2021 Seaside Award Winner - A long sandy beach with a promenade. Penmaenmawr looks out onto the Menai Straits and its many facilities make it a popular family resort. Set between the mountains and the sea, Penmaenmawr Beach
Graiglwyd Springs Holiday Cottages

Address

Graiglwyd Road, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6ER

Telephone
01492 622338

Graiglwyd_springs@hotmail.co.uk

Penmaenmawr

Six spacious holiday cottages set on a hillside private estate in Penmaenmawr, with stunning views, and an onsite premier trout fishery.