Synchant Pass or NCN 5?

[middleagecyclist]

Looking at a route from Manchester to Bangor and i'm a bit stuck about which way to go at Conway. Can anyone comment on the state of the NCN 5 cycleway around the headland? Considering the miles i'll be doing I want to avoid the Synchant Sychnant Pass if there is an adequate alternative. Thanks.

 

[cyclingenthusiast]

Most routes to avoid the pass involve steep climbs and the views from the Sychnant Pass are superb. I'll have a look at the NCN 5 cycleway when I'm up there again.

 

[middleagecyclist]

Most routes to avoid the pass involve steep climbs and the views from the Sychnant Pass are superb. I'll have a look at the NCN 5 cycleway when I'm up there again.

Cheers. Much appreciated. Any idea when you will be up that way again?

 

[cyclingenthusiast]

By the end of the month, hopefully!
Tony

 

[TheDoctor]

I don't think there's a problem going through Conwy and then picking up the cycle path next to the A55. It's the bit around Llanfairfechan that's a bit grim (but still perfectly doable.)
Sychnant is a fantastic climb though. The run down into Penmaenmawr is superb

 

[middleagecyclist]

By the end of the month, hopefully!
Tony

I might see you there. I'll be passing that way on the 25 May.

 

[johnstorm]

Hi, No problem with NCN5 follow it from Conwy Quay with a new section across the Conwy Morfa. its a really nice route all the way.There are no sections that take you onto the A55. I use the route regularly from home near Conwy to Bangor, if I can be of anymore help let me know

John

 

[cyclingenthusiast]

NCN5 takes you over the A55 with a new bridge. The cyclists I met in Pensarn had ridden it that morning without any problems. I much prefer the Pass, as the run down into Pen is superb, especially on a sunny day, but I was doing it in a Subaru Impreza!

 

[middleagecyclist]

Oh cheers for that.

I used the pass on the way to Holyhead and NCN5 on the way back to Manchester that evening. Knackered I was.