October 16, 2026 - 217 views
Residents across Conwy are being encouraged to have their say on how walking, wheeling and cycling routes could be improved, as the county reviews its Active Travel Network Map.
Conwy County Borough Council is holding a series of public drop-in sessions this week, giving people the opportunity to discuss proposals and help identify where routes need to be safer, more accessible and better connected.
Active travel is an important part of Wales's wider transport strategy, with the Welsh Government aiming to make walking, cycling and other forms of non-motorised travel easier choices for everyday journeys.
Providing safer routes can help people walk or cycle to work, school, shops and local services, reducing reliance on cars for shorter trips. It can also support healthier lifestyles, improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion, while helping people who do not drive to travel more independently.
Making routes accessible is another key consideration. The term ‘wheeling’ includes journeys made by people using wheelchairs and other wheeled mobility aids, highlighting the need for routes that work for people with different mobility needs.
Under the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013, Welsh councils have responsibilities to map and plan routes for walking and cycling and to improve opportunities for people to use them. Reviewing the network map helps the council assess existing routes and consider where improvements or new connections may be needed.
For Conwy, the challenge includes connecting communities across a varied landscape, from coastal towns and residential areas to villages where distances, road layouts and existing infrastructure can make everyday journeys more difficult without a car.
The first drop-in session takes place at Llandudno Library on Mostyn Street on Monday, 19 October, between midday and 5pm.
On Tuesday, 20 October, residents can visit Old Colwyn Methodist Church on Wynn Avenue between 9am and midday, followed by a session at Neuadd Ni on Rose Hill Street in Conwy from noon until 3pm.
Two further sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October. Llanrwst Library at Glasdir, Plas yn Dre, will host a drop-in between 9am and midday, before the consultation moves to Kinmel Bay Library at the Community Centre on Kendal Road, where residents can attend between 2pm and 5pm.
The sessions provide an opportunity for residents to raise concerns about existing walking and cycling routes, identify gaps in the network and suggest where improvements could make a difference to their daily journeys.
Further information about the Active Travel Network Map Consultation 2026 is available on the Conwy County Borough Council website.
