We left Beaumaris in sunshine and a low tide but that didn't help Sue's nervousness at re-crossing the Menai Bridge!
We detoured through Bangor and re-joined the NCN 5 which will escort us out of Wales in the next few days.
The route in and out of Bangor live up to our great experience of Welsh cycle ways.
Passing Penrhyn Castle with a tea shop at about 11:30am and the fact that it was a National Trust property resulted in an unexpected couple of hours stop.
The rooms looked potential for the sort of accommodation Sue has started to aspire to as our choice of B&B becomes more extravagant.
The route from Bangor to Conwy is quite amazing, bridges have been constructed that launch high above the central reservation of the motorway-like A55.
Then fine views towards Conwy on the old cliff road while all the noise of the traffic is buried in the tunnelled mountain.
On our approach to Conwy, we came to the a portrait bench constructed by Sustrans which depicts Prince Llywelyn, Thomas Telford and Margret Williams (the late owner of Britain's smallest house and local journalist and author)
Llandudno, "The Queen of Welsh resorts" was carefully crafted by the Mostyn family who's estates company still keep a strong control over building developments to this day.
Our cosy room is about 20 minutes walk from the main centre but we had a delicious sea food feast at the Sea Horse.
Figures:
Distance:- 50 km
Cycle Time:- 4 hours 0 minutes
Average speed:- 12.5 kph
Total Distance:- 881 km
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