Section 3 of 6, North Wales Path
Capelulo to Llandudno
12.1 miles (19.5 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SH 749 765. Finish: SH 775 782. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 317 m of climbing and 553 m of descent; highest point 240 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Capelulo.
- Bus stops
- Post Office, 580 m from the start. Directions SH 743 765Castle Fitness, 860 m from the start. Directions SH 740 766Glyn Terrace, 900 m from the start. Directions SH 741 769
- Car parks
- Car park, 470 m from the start. Directions SH 749 770Car park, 500 m from the start. Directions SH 749 770Car park (free), 650 m from the start. Directions SH 754 768
Getting back
The section finishes at Llandudno. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Deganwy, 890 m from the finish. Directions SH 779 790Conwy, 940 m from the finish. Directions SH 780 774
- Bus stops
- Cwrt Llewelyn, 230 m from the finish. Directions SH 774 780Cwrt Llewellyn, 240 m from the finish. Directions SH 774 780Llys Bodlondeb, 390 m from the finish. Directions SH 777 779
Planning the North Wales Path
- Planning the whole trail: conwy.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 71%, earth, rock and mud 5%; the rest (22%) isn't recorded.
About 42% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 68 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 8.3 miles in.
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