Conwy
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Conwy (Wales)
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Conwy is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is the home of Conwy castle. The River Conwy is spanned by three bridges, the most impressive being Telford's suspension bridge built in 1826. At its entrance are two marinas, Conwy Marina and Deganwy Marina
Weather
Charts
- British Admiralty
- SC5609 - North West Wales including Menai Strait (Small Craft Folio)
- 1463 - Conwy Bay and Approaches
- 1977 - Holyhead to Great Ormes Head
- 1978 - Great Ormes Head to Liverpool
- Imray
- C52 -Cardigan Bay to Liverpool
- 2700 - North and West Wales Chart Pack
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Entrance is via the Conwy Approach channel marked by the fairway buoy, red and white, at 53°17.95′N, 3°55.55′W. Then follow the buoyed channel to enter the Conwy river. The channel is very narrow in some places and has several sharp bends. The channel and the position of the buoys changes regularly but up-to-date buoy positions and a pd of a map can be obtained from the Conwy harbour web site.
- Harbour Master +44 (0) 149 259 6253
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
If this is not a port of entry omit this section, otherwise submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.
Berthing Options
Visitors should call prior to entering to be allocated a mooring or pontoon berth
- Harbour Office, VHF Ch 14
- Conwy Quay, Conwy LL32 8BB - +44(0)1492 596253
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
- Conwy River
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
- Network Chandlery +44 (0) 1492 580001
Repairs/Yards
- TLC Boat Repairs +44 (0) 1492 580820
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Available from both Marinas
- Diesel is available, subject to depth of water, from the new Quay Extension during Harbour Office opening hours
- Call VHF Ch 14 or telephone the Harbour Office before coming to the pontoon.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- Conwy castle was the third of Edward 1st's great castles
- Conwy Visitor's Centre in Rosehill Street
- Aberconwy House, owned by the National Trust, a 14th century house used for exhibitions showing the history of the town, and Plas Mawr
- Britain's smallest house, a Victorian fisherman's cottage
- Telford's suspension bridge built in 1826.
- Robert Stephenson's splendid railway bridge from 1846
- River trips offer spectacular views of the Conwy Valley
- Trips from from the estuary go to Puffin Island, Anglesey and the Great Orme
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
At Conwy Marina and Deganwy Marina.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
In the town.
Garbage Disposal
Bins at all marinas.
Transportation
Conwy Rail Station has trains to Hollyhead and to England along the North coast. Walkable to Conwy Marina without too much heavy gear (or take a taxi), Deganwy station is a few minutes walk from Deganwy marina and on the same line.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:
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{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
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