Abergele

Abergele sits on the north Wales coast in Conwy, at the mouth of the River Gele. The town spreads inland from a low-lying coastal strip at Pensarn, where a sandy beach and dunes meet the Irish Sea. The river runs through built-up streets and into the estuary beside the promenade. Local travel hubs include Abergele & Pensarn railway station on the North Wales Coast Line and road connections to the west and east, which shape commuting and freight patterns. Shops, a community hospital and schools are clustered along the town’s main streets, while farmland rises to the south.

On the town’s eastern flank stands Gwrych Castle, a 19th-century castellated house with terraces and wooded grounds that form a familiar landmark from the coast road. Seasonal events, walking routes along the river and access to the beach attract day visitors, and caravan parks at Pensarn provide an established base for longer stays. Agriculture, small businesses and tourism together sustain the local economy, and the river mouth remains a defining feature in maps and place names.