Colwyn Bay is only 20 minutes by train from Llandudno and as Llandudno train station is right on the edge of the town centre and Colwyn Bay station is right on the beach, that's where I decided to go yesterday. The weather didn't look very promising first thing, It was cooler than the day before and looked like it might rain, but it blew over and the afternoon turned out quite warm.
There is no pier at Colwyn Bay, it fell into disrepair and was eventually demolished following a fire, all that is left now is the small boardwalk. From what I've read there are plans reinstate a pavilion in the future, but like everything It comes down to costs I suppose, but it would make such a difference.
The Bay is stunning, the beach stretches for miles, (or so it seems) and I would imagine the previous day it wasn't so deserted. I have to say though that the beach is the highlight of Colwyn Bay, although there didn't seem to be any facilities there on this particular day, one lonely coffee / ice cream van wasn't doing much trade and it was a bit windy to sit outside so I took the short walk into town to get a coffee.
The town was a disappointment, mostly boarded up shop fronts, very run down and neglected. There was a small shopping centre and I ended up going there for coffee while I waited for the next train back. I suppose every area has a town that isn't what it used to be, such a shame.
I've been packing up my things tonight and will be heading home tomorrow, I want to visit one more place while I'm this way, if the weather holds. I've been so lucky with the weather this week, it's been warm and sunny every day, I think next week is all change with rain coming in for most of the week, the gardens will be happy.
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