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a stroll along the quay and the beach towards the marina, hugging the headland with
views across the River Conwy en route. It's a short and leisurely stroll with fine views of
boats bobbing gently in the water, birdlife fluttering around and wildflowers peeking
through the grassy banks.
Festivals & Events
Gwledd Conwy Feast
(
www.gwleddconwyfeast.co.uk
;
Oct)
Held over a weekend in late October, this food festival,
spiced up with performances and a lantern parade, is the highlight of the Conwy calendar.
It incorporates the Blinc digital art festival, with images projected onto the castle walls at
night. Around 25,000 people attend, so book accommodation well in advance. If you're
out of luck, nearby Llandudno has more options.
FOOD
Sleeping
HOSTEL
£
Conwy YHA
( 0845 371 9732;
www.yha.org.uk
; Larkhill, Sychnant Pass Rd; dm/r £23/49; )
Perched on a hill
above the town, this former hotel has been converted into a top-notch hostel - the best in
North Wales. Dorms have either two or four beds, and many of the private rooms have en
suites. Head up to the large dining room for awesome views of the mountains and the sea.
To get here, continue from Upper Gate St onto Sychnant Pass Rd; the hostel's up a long
drive to the left.
Bryn Derwen Guest House
( 01492-596134;
www.conwybrynderwen.co.uk
; Woodlands, Llanwrst Rd; s/d from £40/57; )
Sitting be-
hind steep lawns, this six-bedroom Victorian town house B&B is barely a five-minute
walk south of the walled town. The rear rooms are small, with tiny bathrooms, but they're
priced accordingly.
B&B
£
Gwynfryn
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B&B
££
GOOGLE MAP
( 01492-576733;
www.gwynfrynbandb.co.uk
; 4 York Pl; r £60-85; )
Although it seems in danger of
being engulfed by butterfly ornaments and dangling mobiles, this very friendly five-bed-
