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Llanfairfechan to Bangor

A beautiful stretch of the North Wales coast from Llanfairfechan past the Lavan Sands to Bangor. A lesson in not running with an 8kg pack.

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A cautionary tale: don't run with a heavy pack. A pack you'd walk with is not one you want to run with. At 8kg it sapped my strength, left me sore and exhausted, and I couldn't camp and carry on the next day as I'd planned. You live and learn.

It's a beautiful section though. From Llanfairfechan the coast path follows the shore past the huge tidal flats of Traeth Lafan, full of wading birds, and the Penrhyn estate, into Bangor.

On the Llanfairfechan to Bangor route
On the Llanfairfechan to Bangor route

Highlights

  • Llanfairfechan promenade
  • Traeth Lafan sands
  • Bangor
Distance
11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Route
one way
Difficulty
moderate
Start
Llanfairfechan promenade
Parking
Llanfairfechan (or come by train)
Terrain
Coast, History

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