Conwy's town walls and castle
Round the medieval walls of Conwy, part of a World Heritage Site, beside one of Edward I's great castles.
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 40 m
- Time
- 0.5–1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 28 m
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About this walk
Conwy's town walls and castle is an easy 2.3 km circular walk with 40 m of ascent, taking 0.5 to 1 hours. It starts at Conwy Castle (grid reference SH 783 774). The start can be reached by public transport.
Conwy's walls were built in the 1280s alongside the castle, as part of Edward I's conquest of Wales, and together with the castle they're part of a World Heritage Site. Much of the wall walk can be followed along the top, with towers every few dozen metres.
From the castle, the walk follows the walls round the town, with views over the estuary and the bridges, and returns to the castle (entry charge to the castle).
Route
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1
The walls
Climb onto the walls near the castle and follow them round the town.
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2
Back to the castle
Complete the circuit and return to the castle.
Summit
On the way
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Conwy CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Conwy's town walls and castle take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–1 hours for the 2.3 km route, which has 40 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Conwy Castle (grid reference SH 783 774). Town car parks (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Conwy (request stop) or Llandudno Junction. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Narrow wall walks with steep steps, and short street sections.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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