Activities

Looking for fun activities in North Wales that all the family can enjoy? Or perhaps you have just taken up a new water sport hobby and want to test out your skills along the beautiful North Wales coast? Conwy County is perfectly placed for a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. From mountain biking through forests to jet skiing on the shores of Colwyn Bay, you’ll find plenty of activities to enjoy in Conwy County.

Walk, climb, cycle or even windsurf in Conwy County

Conwy County is the part of North Wales where Snowdonia meets the sea. We have the best of both worlds since visitors can admire the breath-taking beauty of Snowdonia National Park, or enjoy the fresh sea breeze along the coast. Whether you want to enjoy scenic walks, challenging mountain bike trails, adrenaline activities or exhilarating water sports, we have it all.

Ideas and inspiration

Walking is a popular pastime amongst visitors in North Wales. There are a variety of suggested walks in Llandudno, Conwy and the wider county that are suitable for all abilities. Families can enjoy gentle strolls around Llyn Crafnant or Llyn Brenig since both walks are pushchair friendly. Or for a more challenging route, head up towards Llandudno’s Great Orme and choose from a range of walks around the summit.

For the thrill seekers, head to Zip World Fforest in Betws-y-Coed where you can zip line through the trees on their Zip Safari. There's also the Fforest Coaster toboggan run and the Plummet 2, a pulse-pounding 30m drop through a trapdoor that's the closest thing to freefall this side of an aeroplane.

If you’re looking for mountain bike trails then check out the Llyn Elsi Biking Trail. This is a gentle trail through the forest above Betws-y-Coed which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Alternatively, test your ability on the Gwydir Mawr Trail! A must for all keen mountain bikers. The singletrack trail includes big climbs and descents, but the panoramic views make the hard work worth it!

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The Two Lake Tour

Address

Llanfihangel GM, Conwy, LL21 9UR

Llanfihangel GM

This biking route (49km, climb 943m) runs from the village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr through the Clocaenog Forest up to the Alwen Reservoir and on to Llyn Brenig via forest roads.
Llandudno Area Walks

Address

Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2RP

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Llandudno

We have listed three different walks below which take you around the Llandudno area. The walks take you from Llandudno around Deganwy, Penrhynside, Nant y Gamar, the Little Orme and the Great Orme.
Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Walk

Address

Cayley Promenade, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4EP

info@colwynbayheritage.org.uk

Rhos-on-Sea

The Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail takes in 25 historic sites in just 3 hours, including St Trillo's Chapel (the smallest church in Britain) and the remains of Bryn Euryn - a 5th Century hill fort with stunning views.
Marine Drive Audio Trail

Address

Marine Drive, Great Orme, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LP

Llandudno

This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore the varied environment, history, archaeology and attractions that the Great Orme has to offer.
Curious About Conwy

Address

Yn dechrau/Starts - Morfa Bach Car Park, Llanrwst Road, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8LS

Telephone
07876 711436

info.conwy@curiousabout.co.uk

Conwy

Have fun discovering Conwy with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy or instantly download and get curious!
Craig Forris Walk

Address

Cae'n y Coed, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0TN

Betws-y-Coed

This moderate/strenuous, circular walk through the Gwydir Forest has fabulous views of the Snowdonia mountains.
Forest Lakes Walk

Address

Llyn y Sarnau, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0DH

Betws-y-Coed

This trail through the Gwydyr Forest allows spectacular views of the Glyderau and Carneddau mountain ranges.
Swallow Falls Walk in the Gwydir Forest

Address

Ty'n Llwyn, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0DH

Telephone
0300 0680300

Betws-y-Coed

The Swallow Falls Trail goes through woodland to a viewpoint over the waterfall - you get a great view from this side of the river so don’t forget your camera.
Great Orme Walks

Address

Great Orme, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2XF

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Llandudno

A series of walks of varying lengths up to and around the Great Orme summit in Llandudno.
Llanrwst Swimming Pool

Address

Watling Street, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0LS

Telephone
0300 4569525

hamdden.leisure@conwy.gov.uk

Llanrwst

Llanrwst Swimming Pool is a 20 metre, 4 lane pool. The swimming pool offers a varied number of swimming sessions for the general public and a vast swimming lesson programme for all ages.
Huw Tom Upland Walk - Penmaenmawr to Rowen

Address

New York Cottages, Bangor Road, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6LE

Penmaenmawr

The Huw Tom Walk is a linear walk of 6 miles (9.6 km) and with spectacular views from Penmaenmawr on the coast through the mountains to Rowen, a small village in the Conwy Valley.
Sblash Aqua park

Address

Ty Ffynnon, Graiglwyd Road, Penmaenmawr, LL34 6ER

Telephone
01492 622338

info@sblash.co.uk

Penmaenmawr,

Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun at Sblash Aqua Park, North Wales’ premier inflatable water park! Located in the heart of Conwy, Sblash offers an action-packed experience for thrill-seekers of all ages.
Llanrwst and Beyond via Fairy Glen - Road Cycle Route

Address

Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0AD

allmail@cyclingnorthwales.co.uk

Llanrwst

This moderately hilly route of 15 miles (24 km) takes the rider through the villages of Betws-y-Coed, Penmachno, Capel Garmon, passing along the edge of the Fairy Glen gorge with superb mountain views.
Llyn Brenig Sailing Club

Address

Alwen, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL21 9TT

secretary@llynbrenigsc.org.uk

Cerrigydrudion

Llyn Brenig Sailing Club is the highest club in North Wales, at 1200ft above sea level on the Llyn Brenig reservoir.
LLENWI Trail

Address

Conwy Culture Centre, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8NU

Conwy

Bringing together Livi Wilmore’s digital AR world and Tomos Jones’ beautiful, traditional signwriting to create landmark art installations in Abergele, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Llandudno and Llanrwst, which are brought to life when scanned with a…
Penmaenmawr Upland Walk

Address

Fernbrook Road, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6DA

Telephone
01492 575200

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Penmaenmawr

The Upland Walk reveals some of the hidden history of the landscape above Penmaenmawr, rich in birds and wildlife species.
Wales Coast Path

Address

Conwy

wcp@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

The Wales Coast Path is a long distance walking route which runs around the entire Welsh coastline.
Up to the Lake Cycle Route

Address

Cyffylliog, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL15 2ED

Cerrigydrudion

A fairly long mountain bike route of 42 km, Up to the Lake is ideal for beginners and intermediates, and for those who prefer something which challenges stamina but is not too taxing technically.
The Brenig Trail

Address

Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre, Alwen, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL21 9TT

Telephone
01490 389222

llynbrenig@dwrcymru.com

Cerrigydrudion

The Brenig Trail circumnavigates Llyn Brenig through forest and along the shoreline of the lake. The route is suitable for both family cycling and for walking at 9.5 miles (15 km) long.
Llanrwst Walks: Route 1

Address

Nebo Road, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0SD

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Llanrwst

This circular walk of 3.5 miles (5.5 km) is the first in a series of walks from Llanrwst and leads through woodland to spectacular views of the Carneddau mountains and Conwy Valley.