Section 2 of 6, North Wales Path
Llanfairfechan to Capelulo
5.7 miles (9.1 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SH 688 740. Finish: SH 749 765. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 365 m of climbing and 241 m of descent; highest point 389 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Llanfairfechan.
- Bus stops
- Nant Y Berllan, 380 m from the start. Directions SH 686 743Upper Mill Road, 390 m from the start. Directions SH 685 743Mill Road, 500 m from the start. Directions SH 684 744
- Car parks
- Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions SH 688 741Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SH 686 743Car park, 590 m from the start. Directions SH 693 738
Getting back
The section finishes at Capelulo. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Post Office, 580 m from the finish. Directions SH 743 765Castle Fitness, 860 m from the finish. Directions SH 740 766Glyn Terrace, 900 m from the finish. Directions SH 741 769
Planning the North Wales Path
- Planning the whole trail: conwy.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 24%, gravel and tracks 12%, earth, rock and mud 9%; the rest (55%) isn't recorded.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate, 6 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 92 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 1.6 miles in.
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