Discover Deganwy

Degawny is less well known than its neighbours Conwy and Llandudno but is a popular destination for locals and visitors in the know. This small town has a lot to offer and brings visitors back year after year to enjoy its estuary setting and local amenities.

Beach

The River Conwy is dominated by the tides at this point, its fast running waters providing a habitat for sea and bird life. It’s also popular for water sports and becomes quite busy over the summer weekends as boats stream in and out of the Conwy and Deganwy marinas. The beach itself is shingle at the southern end becoming a sandy expanse as you move northwards. The beach allows dogs all year round.

Along the shoreline runs the Wales Coast Path providing walking and cycling access along the entire Welsh coastline. A small café is open on the seafront during the summer and public toilets are available near the railway station (pay to use).

Eating Out

Deganwy has a number of great restaurants, most of them along station road overlooking the estuary:

Nikki Ip’s - a modern Chinese restaurant and wine bar

Paysanne – a French restaurant with great reviews

The Waterfront - Champagne and cocktail bar with occassional live music

The Olive Grove – a dog friendly café serving home cooked food

Jai Ho – Indian restaurant

The Tea Station – serving sandwiches, scones, toasties, soup, bara brith and afternoon teas

Castle View Pub – local Welsh food and a range of ales

The Marina Restaurant – at the Deganwy Quay Hotel

Harbour View Chip shop – eat in or take away

Rozi’s Tandori – Indian takeaway

Walking

For a gentle walk opt for the Wales Coast Path which follows the coastline and offers a quiet, traffic free route along the shoreline to Llandudno or Conwy. For a more strenuous option several public footpaths allow access to the high ground behind Deganwy. The Deganwy Varde is double summited hill around 350ft high, its vertical rock faces providing a dramatic form to the top of the hill and was once the site of an ancient hill fort and castle which predate it’s famous neighbour Conwy Castle. A few foundation stones are all that’s left but it’s well worth following the path to the site. Information signs provide some history of the area but it’s the view which makes the walk worthwhile as you look down on Llandudno, Deganwy, Conwy, Anglesey and Puffin Island. The same public footpath takes you east to the village of Llanrhos or south along the ridge which forms the eastern edge of Deganwy.

Events

Deganwy Prom Day is a free entry event held in early June on the promenade and grassed area behind it with stalls, food, refreshments and children’s activities.

Also in the town

The Deganwy gift shop has a great selection of quality gifts, pictures and souvenirs.

Co-op convenience store has a good range of food and drinks though larger Tesco and Asda branches are only a short drive away.

Around Deganwy

Deganwy is so close to the resort town of Llandudno and the medieval walled town of Conwy you can walk, take the car, bus or even the train to both these destinations. A short car journey takes you into the Snowdonia National Park or to Anglesey and the rest of the North Wales Coast. The great transport links mean you can quickly travel across the North Wales area.

Accomodation

As it’s such a popular location Deganwy has a large number of holiday cottages and apartments. From small properties for couples to houses for large groups or families, North Wales Holiday Cottages can find a suitable place for you. Have a look at our Deganwy holiday cottages here