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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National Cycle Route 5 - Conwy County

Address

Holyhead - Chester, Conwy

Holyhead - Chester

The Conwy County section of the National Cycle Route 5 takes you along the North Wales coast.
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.
Sea Fishing Trips in North Wales

Address

Deganwy, Conwy, LL31 9TL

Telephone
01492 572707

carl@sea-fishing-trips.co.uk

Deganwy

Sea Fishing Trips in Conwy, North Wales, specialises in wreck fishing, deep sea fishing, and reef fishing.
Llandudno Town Audio Trail

Address

Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LS

Llandudno

This is a 3 mile easy self-guided audio trail created by the Royal Geographic Society with IBG.
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.
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.
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Go Below Underground Adventures

Address

Conwy Falls Forest Park, Pentrefoelas Road, Penmachno, Conwy, LL24 0PN

Telephone
01690 710108

ask@go-below.co.uk

Penmachno

Experience exciting half and full day underground trips through abandoned mines located in the Heart of Snowdonia. We have 3 unique adventures ranging in difficulty and thrill level. No experience necessary.
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.
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.
Llandudno Swimming Centre

Address

Mostyn Broadway, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1YR

Telephone
0300 4569525

hamdden.leisure@conwy.gov.uk

Llandudno

Llandudno Swimming Centre can offer a 25 metre, 8 lane competition pool as well as a 20 metre, 4 lane training pool. Both pools feature a movable floor, which allows for greater flexibility with how the pool is used.
Pwllycrochan Woods Local Nature Reserve Walks

Address

Pwllycrochan Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7BT

Telephone
01492 575337

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

A series of 4 circular routes ranging from .075 miles to 1.25 miles in length stretching across the slopes behind the town of Colwyn Bay.
Llyn Crafnant Family-Friendly Trail

Address

Llyn Crafnant, Trefriw, Conwy, LL27 0JZ

Trefriw

This circular trail runs around Llyn Crafnant, sitting in the Snowdonia National Park above the village of Trefriw in the Conwy Valley.
Fishing at Llyn Aled

Address

Llyn Aled, Pentrefoelas, Conwy

Telephone
01490 389222

Pentrefoelas

Located high on the Hiraethog moors, this bleak, but beautiful location at 250ft above sea level can be breezy, but provides good coarse fishing for perch, pike and roach.
Lady Mary's Walk in the Gwydir Forest

Address

Gwydyr Uchaf, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0PN

Llanrwst

Lady Mary's Walk is a short trail through mixed woodland and with lovely views over the market town of Llanrwst and the widening Conwy Valley towards the sea.
Road Cycle Route around Llandudno Junction

Address

Llandudno Junction, Conwy, LL31 9NB

allmail@cyclingnorthwales.co.uk

Llandudno Junction

This ride leads across the Conwy estuary via the quiet lanes and villages of the Conwy Valley from Llandudno Junction to Conwy, Rowen, Henryd and back to Llandudno Junction. The route is approximately 14 miles (22.5 km) in length.
Road Cycle Route around Llandudno

Address

Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LP

allmail@cyclingnorthwales.co.uk

Llandudno

A ride of contrasts in around the Victorian seaside town of Llandudno and the Great Orme and on to Deganwy and back. Approximately 15 miles (24 km) long with several steady climbs.
Penmaenmawr Golf Club

Address

Conwy Old Road, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6RD

Telephone
01492 623330

clubhouse@pengolf.co.uk

Penmaenmawr

Penmaenmawr Golf Club lies on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, nestled at the foot of the Sychnant Pass in a stunning location between the mountains and the sea.
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.
Marine Drive Cycle Route

Address

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

allmail@cyclingnorthwales.co.uk

Llandudno

Cycle route around Marine Drive on the Great Orme Llandudno.
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.