Great British beach activities: 10 best coastal cycle rides

For old-fashioned charm

Colwyn Bay to Prestatyn, Conwy and Denbighshire, NCN 5; 19 miles

With the fresh salty breeze on your face, cycle down the wide sea promenade through Colwyn Bay, past award-winning beaches and Gwrych Castle in the hills between Llanddulas and Abergele. Visit the tiny chapel of St Trillo in Rhos-on-Sea, and Prestatyn and Rhyl, two of the most atmospheric seaside towns in Wales (www.cyclingnorthwales.co.uk).