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- | Entrance is via the Conwy Approach channel marked by the fairway buoy, red and white, at 53°17.95′N, 03°55.55′W. Then follow the well buoyed channel to enter the Conwy river. | + | Entrance is via the Conwy Approach channel marked by the fairway buoy, red and white, at 53°17.95′N, 03°55.55′W. Then follow the well buoyed channel to enter the [[Conwy]] river. |
Harbour Master +44 (0) 149 259 6253 | Harbour Master +44 (0) 149 259 6253 | ||
Revision as of 20:56, 31 October 2012
Conwy River
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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
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
Local Weather
Entrance is via the Conwy Approach channel marked by the fairway buoy, red and white, at 53°17.95′N, 03°55.55′W. Then follow the well buoyed channel to enter the Conwy river. Harbour Master +44 (0) 149 259 6253
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Conwy Marina
- Deganwy Marina
- Conwy Yacht Club
Other Berthing
Harbour Office, VHF Ch 14
Conwy Quay, Conwy LL32 8BB - +44(0)1492 596253
Visitors should call prior to entering to be allocated a mooring or pontoon berth
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.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
- 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
Transportation (local and/or international)
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
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
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