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North Wales Path, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
North Wales Path is a 60-mile walking route along the North Welsh coast in United Kingdom (Colwyn Bay). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- 60-mile walking route along the North Welsh coast · Hiking
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 98 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 96 km
- Coordinates
- 53.27092, -3.74915
What it is and where
North Wales Path is a 60-mile walking route along the North Welsh coast in United Kingdom (Colwyn Bay).
It is in Colwyn Bay, where this site lists 62 more places to see, 2.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 53.27092, -3.74915; the nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 98 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 96 km
It is one of the Hiking places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit North Wales Path is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:49
- FebPossible9:32
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:43
- MayBest time15:37
- JunBest time16:42
- JulBest time16:15
- AugBest time14:33
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:15
- NovBetter not8:18
- DecPossible7:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Welsh Mountain ZooZoo in Conwy County Borough, Wales2.7 km
- Coed BryndansiHill (305m) in Conwy County Borough3.0 km
- Cefn DuHill (351m) in Conwy County Borough3.3 km
- Bryn EurynSite of Special Scientific Interest in Conwy County Borough, Wales, UK3.5 km
- Conwy RSPB reserveRoyal Society for the Protection of Birds reserve on the east side of the Conwy estuary, North Wales3.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Hiking
- Wales Coast Path: long distance footpath in Wales
- Pembrokeshire Coast Path: National Trail in Pembrokeshire, Wales
- Anglesey Coastal Path: footpath around Anglesey, North Wales
- Kennet and Avon Canal: South-England east-west coastal linking waterway via London, Reading & Bristol
- West Highland Way: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
Every United Kingdom place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is North Wales Path?
It is a 60-mile walking route along the North Welsh coast in United Kingdom.
When is the best time to visit North Wales Path?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18.
How do you get to North Wales Path?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 98 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Welsh Mountain Zoo, Coed Bryndansi, Cefn Du. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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