Conwy
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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
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
Weather
See Quay Marinas Weather Service.
Passages
See Wales.
Communication
See Wales.
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
Berthing
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
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | Available from both Marinas |
| Electricity | Available from both Marinas |
| Toilets | In the marinas |
| Showers | In the marinas |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | Bins at all marinas |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Diesel is available, subject to depth of water, from the new Quay Extension during Harbour Office opening hours
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| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | Network Chandlery, +44 (0) 1492 580001 |
| Services | |
| Repairs | TLC Boat Repairs, +44 (0) 1492 580820 |
| Internet | At Conwy Marina and Deganwy Marina |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | In the town |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
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.
Tourism
Places to Visit
- 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
Garbage Disposal
Bins at all marinas.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Wales.
Comments
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